components:
 
communication/ publishing
 
   Sony VGN-T350P ultraportable laptop
      - dubbing and editing video
      - editing photos
      - uploading to and editing this website
 
   AT&T Tilt Pocket PC
      - phone, email, web browsing, Google Maps, youtube, etc.
 
source
 
   Aiwa CR-LA60 portable radio
      - this is where I get most of my samples, I have also sampled from youtube several times through my phone
 
   Sony DSC-T30 digital camera
      - photos and video
 
   Sony MZ-RH910 minidisc recorder w/ binaural microphones
      - excellent for recording my environment
      - superior sound recorder in general, I use this to record the audio for my sessions
 
music creation
   
   Akai MPC 500
      - sampling, sequencing, and effects processing
 
   Sony MDR-V700 monitor headphones
 
   Nokia E61
      - I use this smartphone as my calculator, which comes in handy when I'm cutting up a sample
      - I also prefer to use this as my walkaround phone because of its slim form and light weight
 
   pen & paper
      - these are VERY important
 
portage
 
   Mil-Spec 2 military grade backpack
      - only for the essentials: MPC, headphones, radio, camera, sound recorder, laptop, etc. 
 
    small duffel bag
      - for longer trips where I need clothes, extra storage, etc.