60GB ipod, too much content for 80GB Macbook, with a twist

I have searched through the discussions and couldn't find an answer, so here goes (quite frankly, I couldn't decide how to search for an answer to this question)...
I have a 60GB 5G ipod; 40-50GB of content (music, TV, podcast, movies); an 80GB Macbook.
I want to put 100% of my content on my ipod (and have it not be deleted when I update daily), but I can't afford to leave all that content on my Macbook. HOWEVER (the twist), I do not want to just move my iTunes Music folder to an external hard drive, as I want access to some things (music, podcasts, etc) when my Macbook is divorced from the external hard drive (while traveling, etc.).
So, is there any way to have to have my cake and eat it too?!? Thanks in advance...
Macbook, 60GB 5G iPod   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

You can delete songs from your iTunes/computer hard drive after transferring them to the iPod, and for this you need to set your iPod to manage the iPod content manually.
However, this is an extremely risky option because when (and not if) there comes a time to restore your iPod, which is a very common fix for iPod problems, then all the music would be erased. If you no longer have the music in iTunes (or any other back up), then all that music would be lost.
What if the iPod were lost/stolen/needed repair? Again, the music would lost. I strongly recommend a back up, and if computer hard drive space is in short supply, you should seriously consider an external hard drive. They are not expensive, and the cost is well worth it when compared to the loss of all your precious music.
At the very least back up your music to either cd or dvd before deleting it, particularly any purchased music/videos, as this would have to be bought again if it were lost. See these about backing up media.
How to back up your media in iTunes.
Buegie's complete back up strategy.

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