How to get a really Compact Camera Travel Kit. Also applies a bit to phones etc.

Note!

I found a site on Internet that helps you to find e.g. a travel camera for your needs, http://www.measy.com . "The whole process is backed by comprehensive research from the most knowledgeable experts on the Internet." As far as I can tell they have, Nov 2009, completely overlooked one very, very important point.

Two important steps to get a set that is compact on the road.

A bargain if you get rid of 75% weight or volume like I did.

The first step, which works for most travelers, cuts the volume down to some half!
Some 90 % of travelers don't take this step and end up with a larger than necessary kit. It is of course not a simple as selecting the smallest camera.

The second step uses unconventional methods. Last time I got rid of some 30 %! 
I don't find them with a Google search.

And much more.