I have a small Rubbermaid tote that is for "household" stuff- carries the distress
lights, the
solar string
lights, the extra batteries, small clothesline, emergency stove and tablets, first aid kit, et cetera. We used to pack a large suitcase with our gear but it took up way too much space and I like my stuff in a softsided container like bedding quilts come in. As an ultra
light backpacker I try to restrict myself to only the necessary stuff- 4 outfits from the skin out, and hopefully some of that is mixable with other outfits-like having a top that goes with both the black slacks and the gray slacks.
When I was Assistant Scoutmaster to the Boy Scout troop, we also had them bring one complete skin-out outfit in a ziplock bag and that was saved to wear on the last day home.