D of E tomorrow... best way to pack the rucksack?

[2boysandagirltoo]

Help!!!!

Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh expedition tomorrow, and we have been given an excessive for 1 night list of what's required.

Is there a strategic way to pack? I'm already flummoxed by 'lining the rucksack with a bin liner' when the ruck sack is lined....

I was thinking, sleeping bag at bottom, clothes on top, then food, waterproofs and lunchbox, with first aid kit in the from pocket (for my son to get to when he hurts himself 5 minutes in)

Any hints/tips/prayers greatly appreciated

Might be worth reporting the school to the DofE so their registration can be looked at, if they are not delivering even the most basic of training to the young people before letting them out on their expedition.
That is NOT what the DofE award is about at all.