Off the top of my head, besides the laptop, I got:
Basic Electrical hand tools such as wire strippers and snips
Fluke 787 process meter
Fluke clamp on mA meter
Terminal Block Screwdriver by Klein
RS-485 to USB interface
RJ45s and crimper
Dewalt DCF680 Gyroscrew driver, do not get the "newer" 682, they removed the adjustable torque clutch
I am looking into a portable stand up type desk for my laptop so I don't have to use the closest transformer or balance it on a large pipe. Anyone have experience with these (Table Tote)?
It is called a Table Tote and it costs somewhere around $20 to $30 on Amazon.
I have one of these. It's fairly lightweight and is about the size of a very thick laptop when it's packed down. It's not tall enough to be a standing desk on its own, and even with a Roost, I think it would be too short. But on a table, it works as a standing desk. I'm guessing you want something that can be used alone as a standing desk, but this could be a compromise if you think it's useful.
it's called a table tote! here's a link to one. it's super popular in debate :)
Get a tabletote they are the best https://www.amazon.com/Tabletote-Portable-Lightweight-Adjustable-Table/dp/B0001EMA80
Some ppl have started using these levit8 ones but after my testing I concluded that all of them were either to short or wouldn't fit in my (already quite large) backpack https://www.amazon.com/Levit8-Coral-Size-portable-standing/dp/B01LY0CE5C
Also Scotty P thinks you should use a music stand but I can't imagine how you would transportation one that was even remotely sturdy enough to hold a laptop
I am sure that it is the most popular laptop stand for debate.
Laptop Stand I personally go paperless in PF debate, except for my flows. So having a stand to get my laptop off the desk and closer to eye-level is good. (The legs detract from the height in the picture.) Also this is widely used in my circuit by all laptop debaters and it is super reliable.
Extension cords for laptop chargers are also handy if you have a laptop with a low battery life. A lot of PC users end up using extension cords to charge their laptops in round.
Wireless Mouse This is extremly useful when cutting cards on the go, in round throwing evidence into a speech, or even sorting through your articles in the Extemp prep room. So nice to have a cheap wireless mouse you don't have to worry about. I just use a Razer Naga for all the macros but I would reccomend the mouse I linked.
I just use my phone as a timer. I would really appreciate if someone linked a good timer that is more professional than my phone!
Also a good backpack that can hold tons of flow paper, a laptop, chargers, laptop stand, etc. without killing your back is important.
I've been a big fan of the table tote; turn any desk into a standing desk: