What’s in My Camera Bag for a 21 Day Photography Trip

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

✅QUICK QUESTION: What's the longest photo trip you've ever been on?

[@ko300zx]

Waiting on the day I can take an extended trip just to take photos. 🤣 But the camera goes everywhere on vacation and I do my best to find time to just go take photos.

[@dsp921]

14 days in Iceland May/June 2023. It was even better than expected, looking forward to getting back there soon.

[@tjsinva]

10 days in Peru. Enjoyed it immensely, but the altitude kicked my butt. Hypoxia is a thing.

[@withManish]

2 months .:)

[@warricksmith5178]

I usually set a cap of 3-4 weeks for major photo trips, and do a couple of those each year. Recent examples have included Iceland, Ireland, Canada, and Japan, and over the next few months I will be adding Scotland and Morocco to the list. For closer destinations, I usually limit trips to around two weeks; recent examples include Northern Spain, New Mexico and Death Valley.

[@MounGritsch]

My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.

[@Stop-All-War]

Totally agree on having soft cases or small bags for each accessory group..helps a lot. 💡 weather-seals too.

[@ReindelBohinc]

Yes the color of the kislux is beautiful and it is a great decision, maybe one day they will add feet and straps. It would be nice to have a bigger bag during the colder months when we have to store gloves, beanies, scarves, etc…

[@bernardlebrun2837]

Mark, I enjoyed the video. You are going on a 21 day photo tour/workshop and no backup camera. Stay safe on your journey.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Glad to hear it! I'll alo be bringing the X-T5 that I was recording on as well but thats it

[@paulvanbuekenhout6617]

Currently on a 24-day trip to Lisbon, Porto and Paris. The 28 Tram has been very photogenic to me!

[@johndunne]

I think the one piece you might be missing with the fStop Bag choice is the harness system. The Tilopa 50L is the "smallest" bag from fStop with proper padding in the harness. When I am carrying a lot of gear and/or will be walking a lot I use the Tilopa, not because I need the capacity but because I need the padding for comfort.

[@JeffreyTadlockPhotography]

Now you have me thinking if I should try to downsize my camera bag a little more! I always feel like with the video gear though, I end up needing that little bit of extra space. Right now, my favorite bag to travel with is a 35L - but always that anxiety about if they will try to make me check it if the overheads are full - as it it just a bit too big for under the seat.

[@CabeGiuseppe]

kislux I love you so much and watching your videos makes my day brighter

[@AgillexUK]

Always interesting to see what others use and their thought processes. I moved from the Lee filter system to the Kase system when I got the Nikon Z 14-24 lens because it has the best filter holder for this lens and eliminates the need for a specialist 105 mm screw-in filter. I tried the Nisi system on loan first but found I got colour casts with the ND filters.

[@AndreMsv]

Mine (authentic) also has a smell inside! I don't know what's going on because none of my other products have the smell of the kislux bag. Called LV and they said it is normal and I can wipe the inside with a damp cloth. I thought the lining was suede but it's actually microfiber so I'm going to look for ways to remove the microfiber smell because the smell is keeping me from using it often.

[@AnthonyN71]

Thank you again for another wonderful video. The three lenses are brilliant. I have the f-mount version of the 14-24 lens and it is a beast, but what a wonderful lens it is. The other two are, in my opinion, one of the best lenses that Nikon makes and covers such a great focal range. The combination of all three is perfect. I hope you have a safe trip, enjoyable trip. I'm jealous because they are two locations that I would love to visit someday. Stay safe and look forward to future videos.

[@Auhana50]

Since you mentioned your XT5 my Fujifilm gear compact set up is XT3, 70-300mm, 16-55mm and 14mm prime. Great video safe travels Aloha 🙏🏼

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks so much!

[@kiah9318]

Hi Mark I am Kiah. I am glad to meet up with you and the rest of the team members at Faroe Islands. The workshop is fantastic. Take care and hope to see you again in other workshop.

[@davidligon6088]

Do you take/use lens hoods with the 100-400 and 24-120? If so: 1) how do you attach it with the adapter? 2) where do you pack them?

[@alanbeamer9513]

Excellent video. The bigger the bag , the more stuff we put in it !!😅

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Very true!

[@kencawley3121]

Amazing what you were able to get in such a small bag. I’ve decided to try out using a sling bag for my trip to the Sienna Awards in late September. After a few orders and returns to Amazon, I found one that comfortably fits my Z7ii with the 28-400 mounted and the 17-28 and filter kit. I won’t be hiking long distances so can hand carry the tripod. This is easily the least I’ve ever taken on a trip.

[@zZola_Photography]

There are some great magnetic filter sets which cover the nikon z really well. Maven makes amazing 112mm filters. If you carry a 112mm set and a 77-112 adapter u can filter all 3 of the lenses u mentioned on that set. Also if you go for any other 2.8 lenses. The hood for the 14-24/2.8 also fits on the 14-30/4, 24-70/2.8, 70-200/2.8, and 50/1.2

[@nickjonesadventures]

Love a good gear video

[@adamwhiting2104]

Just ordered an Aspen Ballhead. They are available now on the website without a wait!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Hopefully it'll arrive quickly for you

[@adamwhiting2104]

@@MarkDenneyPhoto Already delivered to fam in the US and it’s on the way to me in Australia. Can’t wait!

[@bartjes2509]

Nice Mark, I use a 45 liter hiking bag (can be extended another 10 liters) with camera bag inserts. I'll add a water bladder to that and put it in my duffel bag empty, then fill all other luggage in the duffel bag on top of that. In addition for carry-on I use a hardshell case with the camera geatr in the inserts. I'll hang the camera with long lens on my neck such that I have more space in the carry-on and I don't exceed the weight limit. This has been a successful combination of travelling to Iceland for some years now.

[@jstrege1]

You didn't show the lens hood for the 100-400. Do you use it and take it with you?

[@markfrazee8623]

Caution regarding carrying the Small Rig multi tool in your camera bag through the airport. I had a similar almost identical tool made by Novoflex that was confiscated from my camera bag by airport security at the Sydney, Australia airport. Like the Small Rig tool, my tool only had screw driver type bits and did not include any knife blades. You may get away with it as I had on previous flights until the flight from Sydney.

[@allenbuyck7957]

same here . They took it away from me

[@giovannidelacruz5165]

With your nisi attachments, do you still bring your lens hoods?

[@ozcan999can2]

Thank you so much , but why kind of monitor do you use? Over there

[@MrRooni]

I might have missed it, but do you bring a bulb blower with you? I’ve started keeping a Giotto rocket air blaster in my bag and it’s been really nice for removing dust and water on-location.

[@JimEmbury]

Have fun on your travels.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks Jim!

[@gosman949]

Is that the medium or large Gargoyle F- stop Accessory pouch for your power stuff? Now in only Gray/Black.

[@rlfisher]

Love the pack tour! The Shimoda Action X30 (30L) works well for me... unroll the top if I am also bringing the drone.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thanks Roger!

[@amaimani]

Great video as always. Can you please jot down the bag type of s-stop and the two puches, the orange and the green one? Cheers

[@brianmatiash]

Always a fan of down-to-earth WIB videos. Great job with this one. One thing that I don't think you mentioned was how you'll be packing your technology. I saw a little external drive in one of your pouches, but what about your laptop? Where does that go?

[@jamesgarcia1680]

Side note, do you use a uv lens filter to protect the front elements of your lenses from dust and debris? Thank you in advance, I'm wondering about purchasing clear lens filters for my lenses, but still on the fence.

[@granitfog]

An interesting dichotomy would be the gear for the trip vs the gear for the trail. and the weight difference. With the drone and electrical gear, I would think that they, together with the photo gear, would tax the musculskeletal system. Perhaps lugging the medium format set all those years got you in shape. :-)

[@darkismkayla]

In fact, as a practitioner in the luxury goods industry, you need to go through a lot to find out which ones are fake, kislux which is why people buy fakes because it is difficult to distinguish

[@mizshellytee]

Your PD strap is the either the Leash or the Slide Lite in their new colour.

[@kenbair6001]

Interesting. Begs the question of how many other bags are you bringing with you for clothes, computer, etc. My typical bags include a Pelican case for camera stuff, a backpack for computer, Kindle, medications, glasses, etc., & a large 4-wheel bag to check that contains tripod, a camera bag, clothing, jackets/rain gear, extra shoes, water btl. I can use the backpack or camera bag depending on how much stuff I need for the day. Backpack goes onto 4-wb.typically this is ~75# give or take depending on availability of laundries.

[@ConstanzeTrn]

I was in Gucci today and the SA told me they can’t often tell the difference between the authentic and kislux 's bags. Surprised to hear that from an SA.

[@davehallock3102]

I waited a year and a half for my Aspen Ball head and I will say that it was well worth the wait! Order it and forget about it until you get the email from them. You won't regret it!!!

[@ttocco4]

Hey Mark. Thanks for the update. I appreciate your approach and organization. One question: how do you manage carrying water for this trip or any adventure? Does the F-Stop backpack you described allow for a water bladder? Thanks!

[@chrisjohn1138]

Thanks for sharing your latest gear setup Mark. Quick question about travelling, how do you combat differing levels of humidity? I'm finding its become a bigger concern to me since finding moisture had entered one of my lenses, and as you travel into a variety of locations, any tips?

[@richardbripleyutube]

Hello Mark: Thank you for the video. I was wondering what L-bracket you use with your Nikon Z 8?

[@davehallock3102]

Streamline your charging set up, I purchased a 320 watt usb charging station and paired it with two USB-C to Multi charging cables I can charge everything in my kit and then some. One charger power supply and two cables save a lot of space.

[@rickcolvin9407]

How do you transport such a big tripod? Even with my smaller lightweight 'pod, it is cumbersome to get it and my camera backpack into an overhead bin when the tripod is strapped to the outside of the bag. I usually take the head off the tripod to make it short enough to fit inside my bad.

[@HR-wd6cw]

If you're going to be gone that long, I'd say bring a second Z camera (even a Z6 II or Z7 II) as a backup. Unless you have lenses for your Fuji that could be used for landscape sooting, then you may not need a second Z body, but my big thing about traveling for photography is to always have a spare body (even an APSC body if you must, in a pinch) because I have been on trips with people, and they spend all this money on the trip (say $3000) and they have an issue with their camera and have to use their phone. Even if they had just rented a camera for bought a cheap secondary camera, it would have saved them the hassle (and one person told me now they have to go back because they missed some of the shots they wanted to get because of a camera problem). So, a little tip I learned from a pro a long time ago, is to have a backup camera body of some sort, particularly to places you may or may not revisit again, just to be prepared. But your kit is pretty much what I have (minus the 14-24, which I am using and sticking with the 14-30 for now, since I found that to upgrade to a the 14-24 it would cost me about $1200 at least if I sold it, and more like $1800 if I traded it in).

[@maryellenfortenberry4709]

WHAT SIZE ARE THE FSTOP BAGS - POWER DRONE?THANKS

[@TomReplogle]

Hey Mark, which insert are you using in your bag? I shoot with essentially the same Z setup as you do and have been carrying it in my Tilopa which on my most recent trip was a bit overkill. Looking for a smaller/lighter bag. Thanks!

[@kimsutlive7812]

Really enjoyed the video. I looked for the orange f-stop accessory bag but only found black ones. Would you happen to have a link? Also, is the drone bag a small or large? Hoping to visit Iceland soon!

[@davecornue9662]

Mark, enjoyed the video. I’m looking for a better pack - which camera cube were you using with your Lotus 32L pack for the kit you described packing in your video? Also, are you able to get the 100-400 in the cube with the lens cap inverted? Thanks, look forward to your reply!

[@RobJorg]

wondering what monitor you using for photo editing. im looking for a new one.

[@jrperezphotography]

Great video, can you fit a 2nd Z8 in the bag? You said at the end you are taking the xt5, im assuming you would not take the trip with just one camera?

[@travislytle2211]

You should check out atlas packs, really enjoy my athlete pack with the traveler hip belt.

[@mikebartow9415]

Thanks Mark. Where do you place your tripod?

[@blujeans9462]

Hope you can answer this question: I've been reluctant to travel overseas because I'm not too sure about the rules regarding camera gear since 9-11. So my question is, if you use your camera bag as your overhead bin bag, do you take a separate suitcase for clothes; and how about your tripod? Basically, can you also go over your luggage so as to avoid hassles during check in? Thx!

[@darrend5489]

I and most people I know bring a suitcase that is (Checked luggage) and I normally put my tripod and ball head in there, there is a risk of course if they lose your luggage, then you won't have a tripod but perhaps you could (depending on the location ) buy a tripod on location if need be. My camera backpack would be my carry on luggage and I normally include one change of clothing and some basic toiletries.

[@llggpagm]

Great vídeos Mark, thank you for sharing. I do have one question about the 24-120mm Z lens, don't you find that it vignettes at 24mm wide open (f/4)? I usually have to stop down mine to reduce the vignetting, forcing me to pump up the ISO if I can't use my tripod! Have a great trip!

[@6shing]

can your smallsig tool go through airport security?

[@kwgkenkenkwg]

Hi Mark, I have been watching your videos for a while and love the way you deliver, and of course love your photo as well. I have the exact same camera and lenses for my trip to the Italian Dolomites coming up on September, except I am not sure if I should purchase the 100 - 400 as I already have 70-200 f2.8S + the TC 2.0 extender. Despite the quality is very good, I am assuming the 100-400 should be even better when comparing to the 70-200 + extender at 400mm. May I get your advise about this ? Thanks!

[@kenbair6001]

So how much other stuff (bags) do you bring. F 3 weeks I use 3 bags (1 checked bag) with total weight of ~75#. How do you deal with Arctic adventures vs others (weight limitations?

[@rcrogers6]

No Nikon backup camera?

[@paulmaschak5267]

For the Nikon Z 14-24mm do you also have experience or recommendations using internal ND filters? I also have Z8 and that beast front end with NiSi polarizer for the 14-24mm.

[@AgillexUK]

I moved from the Lee filter system to the Kase system when I got the 14-24 lens because it has the best filter holder for this lens and you don't need specialist 105 mm screw-in filters. I tried the Nisi system on loan first but found I got colour casts with the ND filters.

[@paulmaschak5267]

@@AgillexUK Thanks! I ordered the Kase ND set today.

[@davecornue9662]

I also use the Kase magnetic system and do like their NDs and CPL filters. If you have a clear/uv filter on all the time and use the Kase magnetic lens cap - it can be a bit fiddly to get the cap off without pulling the filter with it. I also use the NiSi metal lens hood with this setup. Quite like it. I use it primarily because the plastic Nikon hood seems kind of flimsy and if it broke on a long trip then I’d have no way to mount the filters.

[@leslieballard2273]

You don’t use lens hoods?

[@ronawood]

Does it have a laptop or ipad pocket?

[@Henry_Churches]

Do they allow those ‘claw’ tripod feet in your carry-on? Or does that tripod have to get checked? Thanks!

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

I always pack my tripod in my checked bag

[@Henry_Churches]

@@MarkDenneyPhoto Cool, thanks for the insight and video, Mark!

[@Just-a-Guy1]

I'm surprised you are traveling with only one camera body. Wouldn't you fell better if you had a backup? Even if you buy a cheaper model, it would make for a more successful trip than not getting any work done because your camera is dead in the water. Admittedly 40 years of TV production makes me a bit of a belt-and-suspenders kind of guy.

[@stephenschmid492]

He's got the X-T5 and probably one lens for it.

[@darrellhornick7764]

Do you have your FAA Part 107 drone license?

[@tiger7617]

How much does it weigh in total?

[@robertlee8980]

10 days in Ireland

[@eprohoda]

like,fantastic uploading,📽

[@michaeldesselle7589]

Laptop, Mark?

[@allenahale1]

23 day self-drive solo camping trip of Iceland in 2022.

[@awaywithivan5494]

Sorry Mark, there is no way this system is better than the previous Shimoda kid you shared before.. just my thoughts though.. :) Great content anyways,, cheerss

[@MusseAmble]

Love your attitude about this bag and not caring about what people will say. kislux You are right keep your head up and no your priorities.

[@haivanon]

Good morning, Mark. I have enjoyed learning so much from you. I have a challenge for you, and it may require a bit of belief in unique things. Photographing the back side of the rainbow in perfect condition is not impossible. I based my theory on the facts that we can see sun dogs, rings around the moon, and the sun through thin clouds. I am unaware that such an image of the back side of a rainbow, meaning you are facing the sun, has been captured. I don't know how to reach you, so commenting on your video is best. Anyway, Let me know what you think. I have some images close to what I am describing and would like to share them with you. I am a novice, and what I captured could be a lens effect. I live in Hawaii at 1400sf facing north and see the sunrise. Often, there are rain squalls between the rising sun. On that particular day, the sun's rays shone under the clouds and lit the rain curtain. Since it was still dusk and dark clouds provided the background, I could see colors in my photos above the bright lights passing through the squalls. Sorry for going off your subject. Thank you so much for doing what you are doing. Aloha.

[@grandpawjeff8710]

Only one body?

[@nickjonesadventures]

Your wrong on the ball head it is available I bought one last month, however the build quality is terrible, it’s super loose and Colorado tripod company is also terrible, they will not respond to me at all, I actually emailed them messaged them on Facebook and instagram with nothing. If you look into it apparently they don’t care much about the their customers because I am by far not the only one. I’m kind of sad that I saw it in one of your videos, not your fault at all though.

[@DomenickTina]

The truth is, these bags were all overpriced. Now that we know they cost a fraction of the sale price and are so poorly made, it’s clear they weren’t worth it. Furthermore, many of these items are knockoffs. There are a lot of knockoffs out there at kislux knockoffs of such good quality that they’re no longer luxury items.

[@ErwinChung]

I gave up waiting for the Aspen ball head after 2+ years of waiting 🥱 Cancelled my pre-order and got a refund