Big Weave

this is the first time i have read this forum and i saw alot of very good suggustions but i didn't notice anyone mentioning Null Modem's. i carry 2 of them along with 2 each male and female gender changers. you would be amazed how many devices you can connect to with just one cable and a couple of small, inexpensive adapters. i've also stocked my computer bag with a 6', 3-way extension cord and a small power strip. another thing i always have readily available is a 120V "cheater cord". i built mine using a 2x4 handy box, 5' of cord to plug into a receptacle, a toggle switch to turn the power on/off, a small indicator light for when the power is on, a fuse on the output, and 2' of open end SO cord with aligator clips.