Great idea! I can't wait to use it in an upcoming trip to NYC. Thanks GTD-ers.

I just got sick of tracking wallets, cell phones, pdas, etc. and got one of these:

">http://www.manbag.com/product-AXIBLE.htm

Though I've got a slightly older version. Yes, it MIGHT be called a "purse" but I really could care less. I was stressing myself out every morning trying to grab all the things that had previously been in my pockets, and hurting my back sitting on a wallet. Combine it with one of these:

">http://www.youracm.com/

and I've got a much more organized and quieting carry, not to mention a lot less space. Of course, when it doesn't really fit with the setting or the outfit (not great for formal occasions), I can just grab what I need out of it and leave it in the car.

An economical variation, I have used years is the zip lock bag; snack sized for the cords that go with the various pieces of electronic equipment (and yes each bag is labeled) Then they all go into a larger (quart or gallon bag - labeled 'Power Plant' as that is what a TSA employee announced as it was being sent through the scanner). May not be as eloquent, but has worked for me for years. The phone, pod etc go through in my purse in my tote bag. I have found that although TSA says you don't need to put all the cords etc. it has reduced the number of times my bag has had to be rescanned and/or searched.

I simply put everything in the pockets of my coat, which usually already contain most these items. Just before the check I take off my coat, pass the control and put my coat back on. Nothing to carry and both hands free!

Hmm. I got the newsletter, but all mine said was this:

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Seriously.
(I get the 'text only' version - this may be the first one I've received. Did anyone else here get the text-only version with any content?)

I had the same problem with the text-only version of the newsletter: There was no text. (Sending an e-mail about it is on my next-actions list.)

I got text only version that appeared to be Japanese characters (only partly kidding :)
I sent a reply email about it, but I'm not sure whether the reply function was the right way to go about it...

Sorry folks, we had tech difficulties with the newsletter send... you'll be getting a good one today or tomorrow. - David

I got mine already - thank you!

I used similar with film in the days before digital. Clear zip lock bag, with all my unexposed 35mm cannisters (out of the little black plastic containers). This way the inspectors could see it all and didn't have (or want) to open 200 cannisters. I would mail my exposed film to be processed before I returned home - often mailing it on the trip along the way. When I got home within a day or two I'd start getting photos delivered. Digital has changed all that - but the clear plastic bag trick has remained a great idea.

Another idea for easy airport security stuff-management. Do you remember those clear, thick plastic, zippered things from grade school? You know, that held all your pens, pencils, erasers, ruler, etc? Get one or two of those, keep them in your bag for airport travel and fill with all that junk for the security checkpoint. You can buy them at any drugstore or office supply store.

The zipper is key because inevitably something might fall out, especially loose change. That's why I don't trust the jacket--I've had a wallet and papers fall out of a pocket before (I did see it fall out in time). And I don't always have a jacket either.