It’s that time of the year again when work demands or vacation dreams come to fruition. (Yes, “vacation” is a real word – look it up in the dictionary!)

For the GearDiary team members, corporate types, gadget enthusiasts and travel buffs, the challenge becomes what to take on the road versus a daily commute to the office? First of all, I’m happy if I can remember to leave the house every morning to go to a job that I absolutely love without scrambling to find the following items: wallet, ID badge, Blackberry, iPhone, keys, Dell laptop for work, glasses and business card case. Optional items include a small point and shoot Kodak camera and iPod.

(a) For weekend or after work geek gatherings, I may carry these items:

The photo above is an old one, as the MacBook has been replaced by a MacBook Air and the Samsung Blackjack has been replaced by a iPhone.

(b) Or extended road trips, my second bed becomes my credenza.

Note that I have made a slight improvement over last year’s posting about a Road Warrior’s dilemma… when I traveled 100 nights in 2008. (Warning – your eyes may bleed)

Because I need to rationalize or justify what I carry on the road, or desiring some helpful, inspiring feedback to NOT being a roadie gadget rat pack, what items do you carry on a daily basis, or extended road trip? If you have have a Flickr account, post your photo and link to the Flickr group “Items We Carry”.

Show us your stuff! (and help a brother out to carry less stuff!)

Related posts:

1. A Road Warrior’s Dilemma
2. Gear-Libs, vol.1