What I found interesting while going through these items is how many I didn't buy separately. Many were accessories or extra parts for products I already had, which reduced the cost of assembling the bundle. But even if you don't have any of these cables handy, a quick browse of , , , and will find you similar versions at reasonable prices.

One item I don't carry with me is a cable with a , the kind you generally use to connect a printer or a non-portable external hard drive to your computer. I figure that if I need to connect to such a devices while I'm out and about, the owner will likely have the cable.

By carrying these "ultralight" versions of cables and connectors, I lighten my load and keep my bag neater, but I also feel better about bringing connection options--such as FireWire 800 and 4-pin FireWire--I might have left at home before. But even if you don't go to the extreme that I have, hopefully I've given you some ideas for saving space. Swapping out just a couple cables for smaller, lighter alternatives can make a noticeable difference inside your bag.