I usually try to have these pieces, on my person, every time I leave my news vehicle, even just to shoot a vo of a building. A barrell connector, BNC/RCA adapter, Female/to 2 male XLR splitter, Leatherman, extra battery{ProPak 14}, 3tapes, DVCPRO 33'S,Plastic bag, short BNC/XLR "snake", misc...