{"id":4575,"date":"2011-03-02T10:44:17","date_gmt":"2011-03-02T17:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.oceanlight.com\/log\/?p=4575"},"modified":"2022-12-01T02:17:20","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T18:17:20","slug":"photography-travel-gear-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oceanlight.com\/log\/photography-travel-gear-checklist.html","title":{"rendered":"Photography Travel Gear Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Below is my pre-trip photography gear checklist, to make sure I don’t forget anything. On any photography trip I take it is guaranteed that I will forget something important, but by using my little list I keep the forgotten gear to a minimum and I can usually improvise with what I remembered to bring. Note that while this looks like a LOT OF STUFF, it all fits in one photo backpack (Thinktank international size) and one roller duffel. So I buzz through the airport with a minimum of hassle. For most landscape travel I leave the telephotos at home and bring a single mid-zoom. Note that this is not my gear list for a diving trip, however, as that is a whole different can of worms.<\/p>\n

Important: the photo posted here has nothing to do with a photography gear checklist.<\/p>\n

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A hiker admiring the striated walls and dramatic light within Antelope Canyon, a deep narrow slot canyon formed by water and wind erosion.
\nImage ID: 18009<\/a>
\nLocation: Navajo Tribal Lands<\/a>, Page<\/a>, Arizona<\/a>, USA<\/a><\/p>\n

Perhaps this gear list will be useful to you. If it is, cut and paste and modify it for your own purposes!<\/p>\n

2 x Nikon D850, charger, spare battery
\nNikon 8-15mm fish
\nNikon 14-24mm f\/2.8
\nNikon 24-70mm f\/2.8
\nNikon 70-200mm f\/2.8
\nEither 200-400 or 200-500 depending on wildlife priorities and weight allowances
\nMemory cards
\nFlash ? Better beamer ?
\nTimer remote controller (both ?)
\nND filter (water ?)<\/p>\n

Big or small tripod, depends on logistics
\nBall head
\nL plates for all bodies
\nExtra base plate
\nAllen wrench for plates, ball head<\/p>\n

AA Batteries and holder
\nGPS and memory card
\nHead lamps<\/p>\n

Chapstick
\nSunscreen
\nMittens
\nGloves
\nWoolen hat
\nSunscreen hat
\nBall cap
\nSunglasses<\/p>\n

Laptop or memory card backup device<\/p>\n

Printed copies of passport, drivers license, permits, flight itinerary<\/p>\n

IPhone:
\nPasscode and lockout for travel
\nSync calendar and contacts
\nContacts for hotels, car, guides
\nCar charger \/ room charger
\nE copy passport, drivers license, permits, flight itinerary, car rental<\/p>\n

Hiking leggings
\nHiking pants
\nRunning shorts
\nShorts
\nFlipflops
\nHiking shirts
\nNice shirt
\nFleece
\nJacket
\nBoots<\/p>\n

Cash and tip money
\nCharge cards
\nGas cards
\nDrivers lic
\nPassport ?<\/p>\n

Big backpack or small backpack
\nHip sack
\nTags on bags<\/p>\n

Bars
\nFruit
\nWater bottle
\nWine and chocolate<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This is a generic gear list of things I need to consider for any topside trip. If you want to see what I specifically took on my trip to Antarctica last year, and what I recommend for next time, see my Photography Gear List for Antarctica, South Georgia Island and the Falkland Islands<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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