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WHAT TO PACK FOR A TRIP
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 CAMERA  
A mirrorless or DSLR camera. Sony, Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Olympus, Hasselblad, Fuji, or a similar choice.
LENSES

 We recommend having lenses that cover 16mm-400mm on most trips. That includes a wide-angle (16-35mm), a mid-range zoom (24-70mm), and a telephoto lens (100-400mm). 

 BACKPACK 
We love f-stop gear packs. We have been using f-stop packs for over a decade. They are specialized photography packs with inserts for gear.
 TRIPOD 
A sturdy tripod is a necessity. We recommend Leofoto as a great budget option, and Really Right Stuff as the best of the best.
BALLHEAD

A quality ballhead will also save you headaches. We recommend high-quality ballheads from Acratech and Really Right Stuff. Buy for life!

 FILTERS 
On landscape trips, we may use a Circular Polarizer and/or Neutral Density filters (4-stop or 6-stop ND). Breakthrough Filters offers the best bang for your buck.
L-BRACKET & PLATES
An L-Bracket is the most underrated accessory. Use it connect your camera to your ballhead. It allows for quick switching between vertical and horizontal orientations. 
STORAGE & POWER

Bring lots of memory cards and batteries. We'll be shooting a lot! We recommend the SD and CFexpress cards from ProGrade Digital, the fastest on the market

GEAR PROTECTION 
We sometimes shoot in inclimate weather and it's good to have protection for our gear. We use rain covers for our packs and LensCoat coverings for our camera gear.
REMOTE TRIGGER 
A remote trigger is useful for seascapes and night photography. Most other scenarios we opt for built-in camera self timers.
ACCESSORIES

We always bring lots of lens clothes, you never know when you'll need one. You can also choose to bring other accessories, like camera straps.

DRONE
Drones are allowed at some locations that we travel to. We recommend DJI's line - the Mavic 3, Air 2S, and Mini 3 Pro are all great.
LAPTOP 
Some trips include image review and processing, and if not, it's good to have a laptop for backing up images and personal processing.
LIGHTROOM & PS
We use the Adobe Suite for image processing - Lightroom Classic and Photoshop. We recommend these applications.
EXTERNAL STORAGE

We work off external hard drives while in the field and use them to back up images. Look for a SSD, as they will be much faster than your traditional HDD drive.

APPAREL
 BASELAYERS 
Top and bottom baselayers are essential. We recommend outdoor brands like REI, SmartWool, Patagonia, and Arc'teryx.
JACKETS

You want two types of jackets - an insulator and a shell. The insulator will keep you warm. The shell will keep you dry. We recommend Arc'teryx and Patagonia.

 PANTS 
Softshell or hiking pants work great for the outdoor activities on our trips. If rain is a possibility, rain pants are an essential item as well.
 FOOTWEAR 
This varies on the physical activity of a trip. We recommend trailrunners or lightweight mid-hiking boots. Salomon is a great choice. Sandals or comfortable wear is nice to have for downtime.
 HAT 
Depending on season, you should bring a warm hat for cold and a brimmed hat for warm, sunny conditions.
GLOVES 
Gloves are great year-round. The type of glove will depend on the season. We use specialized gloves for photography from Vallerrett.
HEADLAMP

When we're out for sunrise and sunset, we are at the brink of daylight hours. It's always good to have a headlamp, in case you need some extra light.

SUN PROTECTION
Sunglasses and sunscreen are great to have for sun protection. Even in winter, you can get sunburn. We also use Buff's.
INSECT REPELLENT

On some trips, insects are an issue, like Alaska and our western trips in the mountains. It's a good idea to bring repellent just in case. 

 TOILETRIES 
Pack your toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, and any other toiletries you may need during the trip. 
 WATER BOTTLE 
 Bring a water bottle! We supply water during trips, but no use in wasting plastic! 
MEDICATIONS 
We visit remote places for many of our trips and medical amenities (like a pharmacy), may not be available. It's best to bring what you need for the trip duration.
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