OK, to add to my original post, here's some questions answered AND my actual packing checklist.

Kit Checklist (Light/Carry On Legal Post 9/11l)

TSA NOTES:

First Aid Kit - Blunt-Tip Scissors are OK, but will routinely have to show the TSA person contents of bag.

Sewing Kit is OK

Tools - of any kind are NOT OK, and they don't make exceptions.

Luggage Locks - There ARE TSA approved locks, but don't bother. I have had stuff stolen out of my bags more than once since the TSA took over, and I no longer trust anyone but me with my luggage. That's another reason I don't check bags.

Carry-On bag: Get a decent roll-on bag, one you can SIT on if needed.

Packed in Rolling Carry-on Bag

Gadgets
- Laptop Computer
- Laptop Charger
- Cell Phone Charger
- PDA Charger
- Clothing (if not shipped ahead)
- Small Blanket
- NiMH AAA Batteries, Rechargeable (12)
- (optional: Cell phone lighter adapter)

Sundries
- First aid kit - very small, mostly for personal care, shaving incidents, headache remedies and the like. Airports & Airplanes are well equipped in FA supplies.
- Oxyclean Wipes (6)
- Antiseptic Wipes (6)
- Small Hand Towels (2)
- Tissue Paper Small Package
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Comb
- Razor
- Shaving Cream
- Styptic Pencil

eVest
Phone Equipment
Cellular Telephone
(optional: Cell Phone Holster)
Cell Phone Spare Battery (Charged)

Electronics & Accessories
Palm Zire 71
Very Small AM/FM Radio
Ear Buds
128 MB Keychain Drive with Documents I need for the Trip (in case computer is stolen)

Food & Water
.5 Liter Water Bottles or Platypus Bags (at least 2 for domestic, 4 for trans-oceanic)
Powerbars or Granola Bars or similar (at least 6)
Beef Jerky (4 Oz)
Trail Mix
Mints
Collapsible Cup (Amazingly handy!)

Other Stuff
Princeton Tech "Attitude" flashlight
Ziplock Bags (1 gallon & 1 Quart)
25' of Para Cord (makes a clothesline, secures packages, secures your shoes to your feet when your laces break!)
Security Cable & Lock
Roll of Flat Duct Tape
Pen & Pencil
Sharpie Dual-Point Market (fine & normal)
Sewing Kit (A kit I got in a hotel, some thread, 4 buttons, a few needles, a threader all in a tiny plastic case.
2 Safety pins (on keychain)
2 Paper Clips (on keychain)

Papers
$300 in 10's & 20's, US Currency, disbursed about person and bags.
(overseas) Equivalent of $300 in local currency, small bills disbursed about person and bags.
Copy of Itinerary

NOTE: I rarely carry a wallet when traveling. I bring ID as needed and a credit card or two. Just more stuff to loose otherwise - I keep it all in a neck-worn ID case that I tuck into my shirt. I keep $100 in there too, so even if I loose all the other stuff I have some cash & ID & a credit card to get out.