Many of you ask me what I take on PhotoTravel Photo Trips, what is inside my photographic backpack, my travel bag… I’m going to try to answer it!
You have to keep in mind that the way to approach a trip, both in the photographic and logistical aspects, is a personal decision and that will be reflected in what each one selects when packing the suitcase, ah! and there is no perfect backpack!, simply with years of experience is what one feels most comfortable.
Also, don’t forget that in many of the countries we visit we can buy everything, so you don’t need to be very loaded either. And finally, keep in mind that on PhotoTravel Photography Trips we move a lot and change hotels several times, so carrying bulky luggage is not practical at all.
I leave you with a list that I hope you will find useful, it is focused on Summer Photographic Trips.
DOCUMENTS
- Passport (it is advisable to carry it protected with plastic)
- ID
- Paper visa
- Photocopy of passport and ID card (paper and scanned mail)
- ID photo (in many countries they ask you to get your SIM card)
- Credit and Debit Card.
- Cash, that they are new.
- Airline ticket printed on paper
- Insurance data, policy number and emergency telephone number.
- PhotoTravel Travel Folder, where I keep all the reservations.
TIP: Passport, Visa, Flights I usually send them to me by WhatsApp to have them at hand, since they work without internet.
MY PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT
For the plane I carry a small backpack where I include:
- The camera, lenses, batteries, computer and hard drive.
- For the flight I always recommend an eye mask, earplugs, toothbrush and something for the cold (long sleeves and socks), which sometimes put the air conditioning very strong and you can get cold on the first day!
NOTE: All batteries must be carried with you, if you invoice them it is most likely that they will be taken from you.
For day to day I carry a shoulder bag where I include:
- Canon 5D Mark IV camera with lens, most of the time outside, so I always have it at hand, and as a counterweight the 15L shoulder bag of the Decathlon of 10€ (I don’t like photographic backpacks), so I am very comfortable!! … and in the shoulder bag I carry:
- Waterproof water bag (in case it rains) in the photo, the orange one.
- Cotton scarf/sarong (voucher pa tó).
- A goal or two, depending on the day.
- In a small purse, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, battery, SD card, cleaning cloth and money.
- A small bag of water for your mobile phone.
- Glasses case with drawstring, so I don’t lose the glasses.
- Outside the shoulder strap in the side pockets an ultralight Samsonite umbrella and water bottle (we must always have this outside because if it is inside water can enter and can damage the equipment).
PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT
- Mark IV and Mark III 5D Camera
- Drone, the Mavic Air died but I’m going to buy another one.
- Objectives:
- Canon 16-35 f2.8 for indoors or some landscape.
- Canon 24-70 f2.8 is very versatile, it gives me a lot of play and of great quality.
- Sigma ART 35mm f1.4 the best, a wonder!
- 2 Chargers + 4 BATTERIES
- 6 x 32G and 64G Cards
- Cable Trigger
- Travel Tripod, Rollei Compact Traveler Mini M1
- Macbook PRO Laptop + Charger + Case
- Solid State Solid External Hard Drive, SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB
- Travel strip with USB inputs
CLEANING KIT
- Air Knob + Painter’s Brush
- Cloth
- Swab + paper + chamber cleaning fluid
- Shower cap
- Phone, charger and headphones
- Notepad and pen
MY BACKPACK
I carry a TROLLEY 60L.
In these 60L everything fits, including photographic material, computer, etc…
EYE!!!.. These are the clothes I wear in Summer Season, where the countries I visit are usually monsoon.
I always wear a white or very light-colored T-shirt, made of cotton and very thin.
Ultralight mountain shorts, quick drying, and the best, my top-of-the-range CROCS!!
CLOTHES
I put it in bags in three modules: t-shirts, pants, underpants, it helps you pack very quickly.
- Sunglasses, with drawstring, so when I take the photos I don’t have to keep them.
- 5 Short-sleeved T-shirts.
- 1 Long-sleeved T-shirt, for the plane.
- 1 Long pants detachable to short, for the plane.
- 2 Ultralight shorts, quick drying.
- 7 Underpants.
- 1 swimsuit.
- 2 Socks.
- CROCS, the best footwear!.. I even climb mountains with them!
- Ultralight FLIP-FLOPS, to rest your feet in the hotel.
- Sarong or scarf, it is best to buy it at destination
TOILET
I recommend a toiletry bag that opens to hang in the bathrooms.
- Toothbrush and toothpaste.
- Floss and mouthwash.
- Small bottle shampoo.
- Deodorant.
- 1 Small package of wet wipes.
- Small sunscreen
- Small bottle of hand sanitizer.
- Nail clippers.
- Small scissors.
MEDICINE CABINET
A few pills and I carry it in a hard tapper.
- Antibiotic
- 3-day antibiotic, Azithromicide.
- Anti-Histamines.
- Enamtyum.
- Throat candies.
- Ibuprofen.
- Collyrium.
- Paracetamol.
- Fortasec.
- Oral serum.
- Almax.
- Nolotil.
- Bandages, bandages and tape.
- Compeed, for chafing
- Mosquito repellent in Barra, it is the most comfortable.
- Biodramine.
- After bitte.
- Melatonin, is great for Jet Lag.
OTHER
- Clock
- Samsonite ultralight folding umbrella.
- Flanges, 3 or 4.
- Number lock, so you don’t have problems if you lose the key.
- Plug in mosquito and tablets.
- Plastic bag for dirty clothes.
- Petz headlamp with spare batteries.
But remember… the fewer loads you carry, the freer you will feel!!.. live PhotoTravel!
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