Getting files from laptop to iPad for email

I have been stuck trying to find a solution for this problem.
I have a desktop, laptop and iPad2. My iPad generally syncs with the desktop (which has my photos, complete iTunes library, etc.).
I regularly travel to a location that has no internet access. My laptop cannot connect. However, my iPad does have 3G service in the area and can send/receive email.
There are many times where I have to create a file and send to clients for review. These are primarily PDF files, but sometimes I also need to send graphic files (jpeg, eps). These files are created on the laptop and cannot be created on the iPad.
The problem is - how can I get these files from the laptop to the iPad and attach them to an email?
Laptop is a MacBook Pro. Currently running 10.6.8, but will eventually go to 10.7. It has bluetooth, airport and USB to connect to the iPad. I just cannot figure out how to get the files over and available to mail.
Is there a solution or an app? As it stands, when I am in this "no internet" location, I am unable to work - I can create the files, but not send them to the people who need them.
Any ideas?

I have Dropbox on my laptop and my iPad.
Dropbox can only email a link, not the actual file. I would rather avoid this extra step for my clients - although if it were the only workaround, I guess I could live with it.
Real problem is that the laptop is offline. Only the iPad is online (via 3G). If my laptop could access Dropbox, I could email the file itself from that machine.
How do I get the file from the offline laptop to the iPad (dropbox or otherwise) so it can be emailed?

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