Yeah, I guess the ideal would be to leave the data at home, travel with the wiped laptop, access said data through a secure VPN/etc. while away, then wipe again when returning.
On a related note, a quick search reveals that nobody has created has created a KillDisk type drive eraser named WetWipe, I am disappoint.
Exactly what I do. I use ssh for personal stuff, VPN for corporate. I've made the above policy at every company I had policy level influence. Now, I'm not stating that the US or foreign governments can, do or will install malware on your mobile electronics. However, wiping them and reloading from scratch is very easy and not very time consuming if done in an organized manner. It's a generally good idea to do this every so often anyways, just as a good practice.
This is a hint, by the way. If need be, insert a wink wink nudge nudge here. Or a bloody giant flashy neon sign that'd make Las Vegas weep at its massive glory of gaudiness and attention seeking. Yes, even if you are one of those silly "But I have nothing to hide!" wankers. Often, you don't have to worry about the bullet with your name on it, but rather the ones signed "To Whom It May Concern".
