Backpacking + Photography | The Gear I Use | Best Camera

[@Raevenswood]

I'm a Nikon shooter as well and I agree with your lens choices. I've come to the same conclusion, that a good wide range zoom is worth the compromise. You can cover a lot of bases with something like a 24-200 and a 14-24. basically taking what would normally require 3 lenses and condensing them down to 2. I just shipped off all my F mount glass and D850 body for sale yesterday and I'm picking up a Z7ii, a 14-24S and a 24-200 for my backpacking trips. 24-200 covers all the bases for video and landscape and the 14-24 can be used in niche landscape shots and also for night sky images. Also for my tripod setup I use an inexpensive Innorel/Artcise brand from Amazon that has turned out to be awesome actually. I have one that id compare to a series 4 Gitzo and then one that is more like a series 2-3. I bring the smaller one with manfrotto 75mm leveling bowl and a Manfrotto 500ah fluid head with a Kirk Arca Swiss bridge adapter... it's a little heavier than a ball head setup but it covers all the bases for shooting stills and video. Then as someone else recommended in the comments I also use Sunway photo L brackets because in my experience they are high quality and cost 1/3 of the RRS or Small Rig brackets. I also give a nod to those F Stop cubes ... I've been using them for a while now rather than spending big bucks on a specialized camera backpack.

[@tashihishey34]

Great video, thanks, however I'd find the weight of a DSLR and its lenses too heavy for long treks. I am an avid trekker and now I've just got a Leica CL (aps-c) camera 365g with a 27mm equivalent lens weighing 80g and 3cm long fits in any jacket pocket.. The 80-200mm equivalent zoom weighs in at 500g at 11cms goes into the side pocket of the backpack. My hiking pole has a fitting on top where I can screw my camera and use it as a monopod. I carry a small bean bag to rest my camera as I take long exposure shots. The bean bag also soothes sore muscles when heated and applied.

[@tmbacz]

Thanks for making this. I spend a lot of time tweaking my lightweight backpacking gear, but now I really want to incorporate high quality photography, and also somewhat on a budget. Not the easiest of endeavors. I’m getting a Nikon D750, Nikon 20mm f/1.8 Prime, and Tamron 70-210 f/4. Tripod, etc. So glad you made this vid. Very helpful to see what others have done.

[@enissamiri7989]

I'm gonna go backpacking and camping with a friend of mine for two days in a national park, I will be bringing my kit lens as it's lightweight than my tele and prime, tripod, batteries and a microfiber cloth. I'm gonna shoot some milky way shots with my tent! Thanks for the tips! 😎🍻

[@Hike-it]

Heck ya! Nothing better than that. Hope you have an amazing trip my friend 🙌

[@jonnytacoma]

I'm so bummed because this was the last video I hadn't seen! I kinda had been saving it for a rainy day!! PS. Love my MSR hubba hubba! Thanks for helping me finally decide over the Slingfin portal 2 and to a lesser extent the nemo dagger

[@wall-e1842]

Awesome! I loved your article as well!

[@tomquirk]

Your camera setup is literally the same as Dave Morrow's! Respect!

[@Hike-it]

Dave is always on top of it 🙌

[@markmcmullan3351]

Great info Iron thanks mate . Always great to see how others do their thing .

[@Hike-it]

Thanks so much Mark! I really appreciate that:)

[@fight2race810]

THANK YOU....have been waiting for such a video

[@Hike-it]

Thanks buddy! Super appreciate that!

[@macmcmillen6282]

Cool video, thanks. Also cool that you use a Sunwayfoto L-bracket. I used one of their standard camera plates on a Nikon D3S a few years ago, and was quite impressed by the quality of it for such a reasonable price. Way cheaper than Really Right Stuff!

[@Hike-it]

Awesome! Thanks a ton my friend.

[@timgoerz5820]

One more thing....what brand are your shades?? They rock!!

[@Hike-it]

You rock! You can find them on Amazon here: amzn.to/2tFgRxn. I did a write about them and all of the backpacking gear I use on my website: www.irontazz.com/ultimate-gear-list/ :)

[@adamgregory6217]

this is awesome, i'm planing to do my first over night backpack and am going to be taking my camera with me. you are an inspiration mate.

[@Hike-it]

Thats exciting! I hope you have an amazing trip. Thanks so much for the encouraging words. :)

[@jonnytacoma]

I'm really contemplating an umbrella..!! Besides the photography would u carry it on a rainy trip?

[@timgoerz5820]

Good stuff, mate. I've got my shopping list!!

[@Hike-it]

Thanks so much. Appreciate that 🙌

[@theooutdoors7969]

Great video, got some good ideas. Impressive portfolio. Interested in hearing what else you've got to say since you're actually going into the back country and making things happen. Thanks.

[@Hike-it]

Hey Theo! I really appreciate that. I definitely live for being out in the backcountry:) More videos to come soon. Thanks a ton my friend!

[@tamiboelter2833]

Is that the best pack for larger loads? I have the zpacks 62L and still cannot fit my camera in addition to all the necessary back country equipment. I was considering the Hyperlight 70L

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Excellent video, really enjoyed watching. Thanks so much for sharing :)

[@Hike-it]

Thanks a ton! Appreciate the feedback. :)

[@sjpphotovraphy]

just getting back into photography, picking up a Nikon Z50, my thoughts are being able to use full frame lens and then buying a full frame body later, what are your thoughts.

[@Hike-it]

Having a lens that works with both frames is a solid move 🙌

[@MhDizzy]

Cool video Tazz, you just earned a new sub today, I'm doing adventure photography in Ireland and I've just modified my setup during the pandemic. ATB Marti

[@Hike-it]

Thanks a ton my friend. Happy trails 🙌

[@hanskirk-hiking9697]

Great video - how much does the camera bag weight 😊🇩🇰

[@FilmJunkieOutdoors]

just curious what problems did you have with your sony camera?

[@PimentelPortfolio]

Thanks was just wondering how people take pro gear out on day /overnite hikes

[@bradymarsden]

Hey man just starting out, researching and such I don't have a camera yet but im planning to back pack and do like 40 day hikes and what not what camera and lens would you recommand gonan b landscape ( mountains) to animals if you take the time to chat with me that would be amazing!! BTW My backpack will be 70lter

[@jcben]

Hi, How do you access your camera in your backpack ? Do you store the insert at the top of your backpack ?

[@Hike-it]

Hey Jean-Claude, Cool name! I always keep my camera case inside my backpack at the very top. :)

[@kawabus]

Just found your channel, incredible content. It would be awesome to see a collab trip with you and Joey Coconato of My Own Frontier

[@trishaflaig]

😎 this is awesome!

[@Hike-it]

You're awesome! Can't wait to go hiking together soon!

[@hanskirk-hiking9697]

Great video 😊

[@Hike-it]

Thanks a ton my friend!

[@huetuber1204]

You don't bring a dust blower with you out in the field?

[@projectb3117]

What camera for filming this video?