i know this is a noob question but whats the best way to pack a bowl?

Cos i was out smoking the other day and it jsut didnt stay lit and the weed was nice n dry.

Lol, its really an art. The herb has to be ground enough that it will burn smoothly and not let to much air space around it, compressed enough to stay lit, and fluffy enough not to cut air flow. Practice makes perfect

Break the big nugs down so it's tiny pieces and pack that.

I hate when people shove nugs in and burn them.

Me too! invest in a grinder if you can. what I usually do is grab a pinch and flatten it out and put it in the bowl and then load the rest of the bowl. if your just smoking yourself you dont need to entirely fill the bowl and you'll save weed. put some in compact it put in more compact it. you will get the hang of it soon. practice until your happy with it.