Originally Posted by flymeaway
*An ISP with plenty of dialup numbers in plenty of cities, and a wireless card to hopefully avoid having to use them.
Most cable modem providers have dialup for "away from home" access; I've relied on the POP's provided by RoadRunner (hosted via Earthlink's network) for the past 4 or 5 years. To date they've never put a cap on the number of dialup hours you use..
Originally Posted by flymeaway
*Small ear plugs and eye shades. The Bose noise cancelling doo dads are nice, but bulky. Sometimes you really just want to travel light.
This is why I switched to the Etymotics. They fit in my shirt pocket and work as either ear plugs or headphones. I was tired of having my QC's crushed in the overhead by other inconsiderate passengers.
Originally Posted by flymeaway
*Another plug for Eagle Creek products: I carry one of their small pack-it bags for my undies and other intimate items. When TSA or customs wants to search your bag, it's comforting to know your 'untouchables' are safely packed in their own see-through bag.
Not me. They deserve what they get for pawing through my stuff. I try to fold 'em stained side out for effect. (j/k)
Originally Posted by flymeaway
*Get a spare battery for your cell phone. Most importantly, get a second phone charger - this keeps you from having to pack it every time you leave for a trip, and from missing calls due to a dead cell phone when you leave it in a hotel room (and you will, at least once).
When I'm going to be at a client site more than 2 weeks, I normally leave an extra phone charger and laptop power supply at the office, and another at home. No need to carry them back and forth that way!