Connect a usb flash drive to an ipad?

How can you connect a USB Flash Drive to an ipad?
I like to watch my photo's and documents everywhere, I have a lot of them so I must use a USB Flash Drive but I don't know how to connect it to my iPad.
Help my please,
thanks

The iPad is not meant to have to use a flash drive. It syncs information while plugged into your computer through iTunes. You can sync Movies, Documents, Photos, Music and more.
There is a attachment called the Camera Connection Kit that comes with an SD card reader and a USB plug but it's only meant for importing pictures and using devices such as a USB keyboard and USB headsets.

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