If you have access to the Internet on-line file storage may be an easier solution than carrying an USB drive. Companies like http://www.box.net offer 1GB of free on-line storage space for files. You can pay a monthly fee for more storage. You can make your files available to other users. On the positive side you have access to your files wherever you have an Internet connection. On the down side there are always security/privacy risks when you store your files on-line.