My current open recording setup consists of:

Recorders

• Creative Labs Nomad Jukebox 3 with 2 internal batteries
• Sharp MD-MT77 MDLP (Japanese) with external AA battery adapter

Microphones

• Superlux SMK-H8K/U's matched cardioid pair
• SP-CMC-12
• Sonic Studios DSM-6S
• Naiant Studios MSH-1Os matched omni pair

Electronic Accessories

• SPSB-2 Battery Box with bass rolloff (Have older model)
• Denecke AD-20 Preamp and A/D converter
• Denecke PS-2 48v Phantom Power
• Art II Phantom Power Supply
• 2850mAh Lion 5V Battery Pack
• 4AA 5v Battery Pack

Stands and Accessories

• Shure A27M Vert Bar
• 13' Air-cushioned light stand
• SP-PMS-1 8' Mic Stand
• Superlux HM-15 T-Bar
• 2 Superlux HM-32 Mic Mounts
• AKG Adjustable T-Bar
• 2 Avatone SSM Shockmounts
• 2 Superlux S-08 windscreens
• Mini Camera Tripod with 1/4" > 5/8" adapter for non-stand recording

Cables

• 15' Hydra Cables
• 2 15' AudioTechnica XLR Cables
• 2 15' Generic XLR Cables
• 2 2' Canare/neutrik straight XLR M>F
• SP-SPSC-1 48" 1/8" gold male > gold female
• SP-XLRM-MINI-2 Dual XLR > 1/8" mini
• 3' Toslink to optical mini
• 3' optical min > optical mini
• 3' 1/4" stereo mini > 1/8" stereo mini (with 1/4" adapter)
• 6' 1/8" mini male > dual RCA male
• Dual RCA > 1/8" mini female
• Dual RCA female barrel connectors

Bags & Cases

• Pelican 1060 case with pick and pluck foam
• Mountainsmith Reflex II XL (full gear)
• Sony Camcorder Bag (non-stand taping)
• Stix lacrosse bag for stand
• Case Logic fanny pack (stealth)
• SMK-H8K case
• 2 Crown Royale bags for mics when not using case

Misc

• 2 Bogen Super Clamps
• Small unbrella with clamp for drizzle or sun protection
• 2" black gaffer tape & 5/8" yellow gaffer tape wrapped around
  a pen (so I don't have to carry the whole rolls)
• Multiple 9V and AA Batteries
• Redlight flashlight
• Sharpie for autographs
• Earbud headphones for checking recordings in the field
• Velcro straps
• Small phillips head screwdriver
• Small flat head screwdriver
• Old compact digital camera (if artist/venue allow it)
• A bunch of thread and step down/up adapters

Small Open Rig

• Superlux SMK-H8K Mics
• CJB 3
• AD-20
• SP-2
• 2 2' XLR Cables
• 2 SSM Shockmounts
• Superlux T-Bar
• 4 AA Battery Pack
• Toslink > Optical Miniplug
• Pen with Gaffer Tape Rolled Around It
• Table-Top Camera Tripod With Thread Adapter
• 4 9V Batteries
• Ear Bud Headphones

Gear Pix

My small gear back loaded with my table-top rig. For small clubs that don't allow stands and have tables.

Small table-top rig set up. Also can use the A27M Vert Bar.

All the crap that goes in my Mountainsmith Reflex II XL Bag. If I'm using the Vert Bar that night it goes inplace of the T-Bars. If I plan on clamping somewhere I'll throw a Bogen Super Clamp in a side pocket. That streaches it a bit, but does the trick.

The bag packed up with all my crap. Slung over my shoulder it feels fine, but I'm wary of carrying it by the handle loaded like this as it feels like it's pretty taxing on the stitching and I wouldn't be suprised if one end started to seperate or rip.

Bottom of my gear bag...nice, thick rubber molded bottom that is 100% beer proof. Perfect for those clubs with lots of spills and some funky crap on the floor you're afraid of. Just wipe down the bottom with a wet paper towel after the gig.

After my broken CJB3 at Guster fiasco, I've vowed to always have my old MD recorder with me just in case. The pockets in the side compartment of the bag seem custom made for this purpose!

My 13' light stand in a lacrosse stick bag. Was taping in a club that my stand tends to get bumped into so I put on the semi-reflective gaffer tape stripes. Drew some inquisitive people to check it out, but it wasn't bumped into that night.

The top of the stand showing the air-cusioned risers. Great stand, built like a tank...but a bit bulky, very heavy, and not the quickest thing to set up and break down. Does the trick though.

Superlux mics and windscreens in a Pelican 1060 case...with extra space set aside for future Hyper and Omni Caps :)

Shure vert bar set up with the mics at X/Y 90-degrees.

Same picture from another angle.

Super ghetto Batman umbrella for protecting from all day festivals in the sun and some protection from rain. Not a water proof umbrella but I have some waterproofing tent spray that I think might do the trick. $1 on clearence from Toys R Us including the clamp. Can't beat that. Shown with the AKG T-Bar.

Another picture illustrating just how much bag space they save. Not to mention the increased quality in sound and the better shielding they provide.

$10 (Target) Cooler that I used to use. Can carry QUITE a bit of crap and has a removable hard plastic insert.

My old 2-piece 8' stand. I use this as my backup or for shows where I need a small FOB footprint to place my stand. Not the sturdiest thing in the world, but it works.