Best thing with these is how much they hold. You wouldn't think it but all of my water sensitive camping gear fits in here, clothes will go in the backpack on top in plastic bags. The square design makes for more room I suppose. Like I said I am doing this minimalistic, I am packing today and I will take a picture later for everyone to see. The only "luxury items" I am bringing are a few Buddhist prayer items and books so I can continue my studies on the road. For food I have bags of rice and ramen and bread and vitamins and water.