Essential equipment for gigging.

[Swampman Cory]

+1 for gaff tape

also +1 for picks, even if you don't use them. you never know when you could become superman for someone else...

 

[relwof]

That frood knows where his towel's at!

now if only he could remember where he left that silly question...

 

[Interceptor]

An extra set of all the cords.
A little flashlight.
One reliable amp head and one or two well sorted cabinets.
A DI, just in case that really reliable amp goes on holiday.
My emergency flask of Brandy.

 

[addylewis]

Hee we go again:

Bass
Backup bass
Jacks (2 or 3 per lead used on a gig)
kettle lead (again 2 or 3 per lead used)
Amp
POD/D.I. in case the amp goes down
Spare old strings
Plectrums (in case you get blisters/sore fingers)
couple of power extensions
few phillips screwdrivers
a spare 9v battery/adapter
Spare valve/fuse of each type you may need if you're lucky enough to be using valve gear

...thats about it - much more is overkill and you could PROBABLY get by without it