What's in My TRAVEL CAMERA BAG For 8 Days In COSTA RICA

[@DavidManningvlog]

Alright, tell me I'm not alone, any of you guys over-packers on trips? What do you regret packing?

[@ON8AD]

Wife brings the Z7-2 in a smaller Cullmann Maxima 333+ bag and a compact lens, I just basically rock the DJI Action 4 adventure pack while on-the-go 😂. Excellent vid!

[@Mark_Dearlove]

Yep - just sorting out a set of kit for a 6 week trip in SE Asia - Fuhi X-S20 + one lens, rode go mic, small light, Insta 360 X3, and a Gorillapod. I might change the Gorillapod for a mini tripod that I can still use for vlogging though

[@Mark_Dearlove]

Oh, and moving from a large camera backpack to a 15l Osprey pack for all the things I won't check in....lots of space saving had to be done

[@anna_murawski]

Ugh I’m such an overpacker but after a few times of dragging shit about, I turn minimalist 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@seanfichera]

Always over packing. Every annual trip to a specific place I get better and take less (or I bring smaller and lighter gear).

[@thesilverdarkroom]

A bit over 30 years ago, I took my first trip overseas. Two weeks in Italy. Domestically, I often raveled in my car with a trunk full of 35mm and medium format film gear, but I decided to travel light for two reasons. One, this was an academic tour with my wife (who was having to write a paper for grad school) and I did not want to see everything through a viewfinder. Second, I had no idea what the “situation” would be, so I wanted to cut my losses. I took a used slr and a used 28-85mm lens in which I had a total investment of $100! And lots of film (had to buy more in Rome.). I got all the pictures I needed. Years later, on a trip to Germany, I was much more comfortable carrying around gear and I took a backpack twice the size of the one you show, full of gear. My photos were no better than the ones in Italy. Bottom line: vacation coming up next month. I will have a photo camera, and a video camera. In fact, I will have two devices that can do both! An iPhone and the lightest of my stable of micro-4/3s bodies and one lens! I’ll be fine. It’s a vacation. BTW, I also pack smaller bags in my suitcase and take a backpack on the plane. Great minds think alike! Good video! Cheers. 🙂

[@WanderEats]

Great and informative video David... thanks for the appreciation at the end too.. that was cool! As for myself, my travel kit that I find very suitable coming back from Taiwan was S24Ultra, Pocket 3 and Action 4 plus DJI Mic2. I use the S24Ultra for photos with immediate edits and sharing if need to. Then Pocket 3 most of the time with the Mic2 connected via bluetooth. Then when it rained (which was a few times in Taipei), I switched to the Action 4 but still connected to Mic2 via bluetooth. Surprisingly I was the only one left filming when the rain started pouring and with great audio too. Love that everything including mounts, powerbank and handle all fit into a tiny sling bag which is great for travel with kids.

[@dronesnorthland]

I had a trip to Tokyo earlier this year, I just took my Sony A6100 with the Sigma 30mm prime lense and a gopro, sometimes having less gear makes you more creative, thanks for your video

[@namenloser201]

My family and I started a full-time travel journey 8 month ago. I started with a full case of gear. C70, R7, 2 Lenses, External Monitor, Shotgun and DJI Mic and so on. After 4 month I bought the Fuji X100VI and used it way more than all the other stuff. Thats why I'm selling everything right now to build my new "uktimate-travel-kit". A7cii + 20-70 f4 + 85 f1.8, Fuji X100VI, DJI Action 4, DJI Mic and everything should fit in the nomatic PM sling bag. Let's see how it will go. 😅

[@DDHDTV]

lol feel you, I carried a lot of gear for many years, but i’ve been sizing down after each trip last year lol. I am now on a One camera one lens setup. Sony A7C + 35mm prime

[@JessicaNeidingHaverly]

Went to Cuba for 10 yr anniversary and it was RX100V and GoPro 11. Money, ID, phone, spf, camera gear all fit in a tiny travel purse and fanny pack. Done.

[@single-shot-video]

Great Video. I have just returned from a month in Italy, and all I took was Fuji X100V, Sony RX100M7, Ace Pro, Go3, Pocket 3 and Mini 3 Pro. All fitted in my small Sling bag which was always with me, and I didn’t miss a thing. Great landscape photos, drone photos and FPV Videos. Couldn’t agree more.

[@DavidManningvlog]

I love hearing that! Especially going international, I tend to overpack, but I'm really thinking it's time to hone in on a sling bag kit and nothing more for trips!

[@single-shot-video]

@@DavidManningvlog Only travel with Carry On case (clothes & chargers) and Sling (cameras). Could have left the Ace-Pro at home. All the rest I used most days, particularly X100V, Go3 and Pocket 3. Dont have the patience to wait for bags at airports and drag large suitcases up & down stairs at train stations. Once you do it, you wont go back to carrying suitcases.

[@pdotc]

I relate to this so much, the term "less is more" speaks volumes. As a person who wants to create content I have brought my A7IV with lenses and when the time come I just go ughhhhh and leave it behind. Then I think how much I miss my A7C so fulfilling my GAS I picked the osmo pocket 3 and will give that a run, wish me luck.

[@CariveProductions]

Glad you and your family had a great time in our beautiful country! I’m from Playa Grande/Tamarindo. I see from your footage you stayed with us in Tama! Pura vida, mi bro. Hit us up next time you are around.

[@tomwambaugh980]

Love the video- I fought the same urges and landed a little differently. I've tried going minimalist, taking one whole family trip with nothing but a phone and gopro and found myself wanting more. So, I bring the (semi) big guy in the Canon R6 ii with a great all-day walk around 24-105 f4 lens (plus a pancake 1.8 50mm which takes up very little additional space). I'll also bring a fast ultra-wide Rokinon 16mm for astro pics/timelapses. GoPro 10 and 11 and suction cup mount to put on the car for fun action. Various mounts, mini tripods, batteries, etc. all fit in the smallish slingbag that becomes my carry-on for the plane. But instead of realizing I'm bringing too much gear for the whole trip, I'll choose what gear based on the day. Gonna do a great active hiking or water day? Leave the slingbag and big guy in the hotel- shoot with the GoPro for hands free or iPhone; everything fits in your pants pockets. Touring Rome's ancient ruins or picturesque countryside of Tuscany? Bring the big guy for the day. I've tried to go minimalist only to have too many scenes where I wished I had the "real" camera to bring back the epic shot. Also- I think the beautiful shot of mom and child on the beach with your big guy is a far superior shot to the snaps with the 35mm on your beach day. As a pro, you've probably got a zillion such stunning shots- as a regular shmo who only gets to do this a couple times a year, the opportunities are too limited to not make the most of it every time! Thanks for your work- I've learned a ton from you over the years, David!

[@JeffWiswell]

I'm on the same minimalization effort now for travel photography. Gear now is so good that lighter is often better overall.

[@raymondjenkins8953]

Dude, I go even smaller with the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, DJI Action 4, Sony RX100, and the HoverAir X1. This meets all of my needs. Less is more! Thanks for the video!

[@BeyCinema]

This is exactly what I've been looking for! I needed a video telling me that I don't need to bring a big, expensive camera to shoot photos or videos. The kit that I'm planning on bringing is a G7X Mark II and my iPhone along with a handheld tripod! Thanks David for this video :)

[@juliegreller9242]

Before you said X 100 VI that’s exactly what I was thinking! I waited close to five months and now that mine hwill no way be as good as my Sony full frame camera, but boy oh boy, the size factor is just on point! 😊

[@coloradofilmmaker]

I'm in the same boat. I always over pack gear with our family trips. The thing is, that I end up getting that one awesome shot with my good camera (A7IV) that makes it all worth it. I have started leaving the bigger zoom lenses at home and keeping a 50mm and the 17-28 2.8 in the kit to get the shot. 95% of the time that's enough.

[@DavidManningvlog]

Gahhhh, I know what you mean! I think that I'm getting so many of those shots with the X100vi that it's convinced me to stay small and forgo the larger cameras on travel. I might pickup the teleconverter for the X100vi though that makes the 35mm a 50mm

[@JorgesCamera]

I have almost the same combo, only the Osmo Pocket 3 instead of the other video cameras. That bag looks like a great option for my setup!

[@recideas]

I also think on a family trip it's absolutely necessary to small down your camera equipment. Lightweight, easy & quick to use, no big decisions, thats the important points if you are on the go with your family. Cool video, thx for sharing!👍🏻

[@MathewTrent]

I just got back from Maui a couple days ago and only took my pocket 3, insta360 x4, and the DJI mini 4 Pro. It would have been nice to have a zoom lens, but when I’m traveling, I just don’t want to carry several lenses anymore. The pocket 3 has changed the way I travel.

[@DavidManningvlog]

I'm with you man, I'm leaving the extra lenses at home and focusing on keeping my kit small and capturing memories with the family. For travel, I'm really thinking small, easy, and lightweight is the way to go!

[@clifffawcett]

I appreciate you appreciating me the most 😂. So many cameras David! But I get it. You’re a photographer. The camera in this video I was most intrigued about is the Fuji Film X100 mark VI… searching for that video now

[@DavidManningvlog]

Dude, that camera is bananas good, but real hard to get your hands on still😬

[@instructormatt_]

This is spot on. On a recent trip to Norway I used my ZV-1 II more often than my a6700. There was one day when I wish I had my 70-350 lens, but we still had a good time and made some great memories.

[@erbartlett]

I’m on M43 which is like half the size of your setup and I decided to only take my iPhone :) Just iPhone / GoPro / drone… I really wish I had a zoom, that’s what I missed most

[@DavidStella]

I definitely take my big camera with me to my trips along with a 14mm, 24-70 and 70-200. I paid big money for them not to not use it. 😂

[@DavidManningvlog]

Hahhaa a very valid reason! With three littles though, it's tough to make that work

[@DavidStella]

@@DavidManningvlogindeed! I have three little ones of my own, though, they’re not as little anymore. 🥲

[@uofmtigertech1316]

I mainly bought my gear for trips, so it comes with me, as well. I don't bring every lens on every trip, though. If I am just shooting people, I will bring along a Sony A7R3, Tamron 17-28, 28-75, and either a 35mm f1.8 or an 85mm (maybe both). If I am going to the mountains, I like to bring a 100-400mm, but thats a lot of weight, so I have to have a real reason to bring it along. If I want to go super light with one lens, the 35mm on the Sony isn't much weight.

[@rb4102etc]

we're usually out for a longer periods of time when traveling, i also want to travel light, but with that clever supply co sling bag with the fuji, drone, insta, tripods and sticks, all those gear and no extra batteries

[@babyboy1971]

I am a professional photographer, although I do a lot less of that than I used to… I used to carry all kinds of crazy DSLR’s with me on trips and before that film cameras. Now I just carry my Fuji 100V and my DJI Osmo pocket three. I’m going to get a Go3S next and maybe whatever iteration of the Ace pro comes next. Lighter packing for ANY trip. Even just to the mall!

[@DayumMarq]

lol packing lightly stopped when you brought 3 bags haha

[@stephen8004]

It all depends on what you're doing when you travel. I had my 70-200 on 80% of the time in Costa Rica and wished I had 100-400 with me. Woke up to a family of howler monkeys high in the trees outside our airbnb and was able to get some great photos I wouldn't have been able to without the 200mm. A7iv 14mm, 24-70, and 70-200 F4 Macro are always in my Shimoda Action X30 v2. I bring an Aer Go Pack for a smaller walking around backpack instead of a sling. I don't have to worry about children though.

[@mathijshupkes]

I would bring the A7C II with the 24mm and 40mm G lenses for a little bit more versatility. The autofocus on my X100V is not fast enough for the kids running around.

[@DavidManningvlog]

The x100vi got a slight autofocus speed bump from the v, but you’re totally right that the a7cii is much much faster!

[@Kimunscripted]

I shoot a lot of film and like to document vacations with GoPro’s. Cameras brought are all based on (airplane vs driving) and the photos I want captured. If I already have a particular image in my mind which would look great on a 4x5 film, that camera comes. Now that my kids are older, I realize I really only need a few captures from every vacation to remind us of the time together. So a 35mm with a 50mm lens or a sx70 Polaroid with several film packs is all I take. We learn to make do with what he have on hand, enjoy the moments because time is not something we get back.

[@FrancisAlbert1990]

Sony A1 with 24-105 f4. DJI pocket 3. Insta 360 go 3S. DJI Action 4. DJI Mini 4 pro. Sometimes I bring the 14mm 1.8 for indoors and low light.

[@greggchristensen8524]

I aways leave my big cameras at home during a family vacation. It just gets in the way of family time

[@joeperrone6677]

My travel kit is really small - Sony A6700 with 18-135 mm lens + Godox TT350S flash; a Nikon W300 for all-weather photos and my S23 phone; add in a selfie stick (Revo 1137) and super-compact tripod (Ulanzi MT-71) is all I need and it takes up less than half my backpack.

[@chrisbrockhurst]

X100VI is absolutely the perfect family trip cam

[@CalMukumoto]

I carry in my Clever Sling a Sony A7cr, Sony 24 to 50 zoom, Sigma 90 mm, and a small flash, as well as a bulb blower, wipes, SD cards, and batteries. I am done with taking my whole kit. My alternative travel kit is my Leica M11 with a 50mm 1.2, a spare 90 mm lens, a close-up lens, a small flash, and a Leica Q2 mono, all in a small Billingham bag.

[@angelvargasvlogs]

oh Wow you were in Tamarindo! I hope you enjoyed your time here in Costa Rica my friend! PURA VIDA!!!!

[@DavidManningvlog]

Loved Tamarindo, but spent most of our time down in Santa Teresa! What an incredible country you have🙌

[@angelvargasvlogs]

@@DavidManningvlog great to hear that and happy to have you here in our Country in the future! I will recommend you for the next time to go more to the north like Playa Conchal. ✌️😎✌️

[@Ghatbkk]

Until last year, I carried either 2 slrs or 2 dslrs plus half a dozen lenses on trips until I just got tired of it and only used cameras for paid work and stopped carrying cameras at all for anything else. Last year, I bought myself the Nikon Zf for Christmas, and used it on trips in the US to NYC, Ann Arbor, San Diego and Hawaii (with the 24-70 f4). I also had a Shift/Tilt lens and an Irix 15mm that I bought to bring back as working lenses, and used them a little bit (in NYC). I also got a Heipi 3 in 1 travel tripod, and I really like it as a travel tripod. Since returning to Thailand in January, I've bought the 24-120 f4S, the 14-30 f4S and the 100 - 400. The Zf, 24-120 and 14-30 all fit inside my K&F sling bag (and the 100-400 can be slung in a pouch at my side). I've made trips to Kuala Lumpur and the Philippines as well as a few places in Thailand with this set up and found it really effective and easy to work with. I have a Shimoda 30L bag which I use to carry the camera gear and batteries on flights, the sling bag gets used for my flight gear (ear plugs, etc.) so it's mostly empty, but it makes it easy to go through security. I also have the ThinkTank Airport Advantage. I pack so that I can check the Think Tank if I have to, but it fits in any airline locker (up top), even the real small ones, and I carry the electronic "must carry on" (laptop, batteries, camera, lenses) in the Shimoda which is packed so it will fit under my seat if I can take both onboard. I use Peak Design Packing Cubes to compress my clothes and so I can easily switch from one bag to another. I use the drinking bottle/tripod support from the Shimoda bag for slinging the 100-400 if I need it for what I'm doing that day, so unless I am going out on a trek, I just use the sling bag and that pouch slung to carry my camera gear (also the tripod slung). If I am going on a trek where I need to carry water, snacks, rain jacket, etc, then I just pack the Shimoda. Did that on Corregidor and will probably also do that sometimes in Greece later this year. I don't shoot photos and videos at the same time, so I don't need to carry two cameras. The Nikon Zf is more than capable of producing whichever that I need to do when I need to do it (video or photo). If it was paid work, I'd be worried about a backup body, but as it isn't? Not worried about that. It is a LOT easier to maintain enthusiasm about photography without a big kit. Also easier to deal with airlines and airports and to keep track of your gear. Btw, for those interested, my working cameras (Nikon D750s, D780, D600) and lenses pack into multiple Pelican cases, ALWAYS cost me oversize and overweight charges - but for paying work? That is the way to travel (lighting gear in similar cases). TSA will cut the locks off those sometimes but I've never had anything disappear.

[@JS-wz3km]

I traveled for a summer in 2016 with just a gopro and a cell phone. When I travel for work I bring a Sony RX100, selfie style arm and mini tripod, a few batteries, a rode go mic set. Done. I still prefer to bring my 6D and the f2.8 trinity or a6600 w a 11mm, 18-135 and 70-350, but rarely use anything other than the 18-135. I suspect i'm not creative enough. I've brought a go3 and x3 with me, but I don't think I know when to use them and I just forget they are in my bag. I set a rule, half my day pack, is my travel camera limit now.

[@marieta.s]

For my last holiday I got as my main camera my canon g7x II and shot all footage on my iphone. I added a small tripod for some night shots and that was it. I used to carry all these things and not use them. If I were to carry a big camera I would take with me an all around lens like a 24-200mm and a tripod. But during holidays I rarely get to do some proper photography so I have finally figured out what goes out in my camera bag.

[@Milledge.Austin]

I went to the DR a few weeks ago with my family and I definitely over packed. I took my big camera as well as my Insta360 X3... and I never used the X3. I wanted to go scuba diving, but didn't find the chance to break away, but I did use my R5 and 70-200mm lens a couple times looking for wildlife around the resort. I wish I had used the X3 more and next time I will leave the big camera at home, probably. Wish I had taken the drone and talked to the resort management because they had a "no drone" policy, but I feel like if I had talked to them I might have been able to work something out.

[@VinceKBand]

Just got back a trip to Barbados…. Took the Ace Pro, Go 3S, and the X4. Brought the DJI mic kit but never used it. I WISH i had the drone. Woulda made for some killer shots. But i’ll get there maybe this year

[@DavidManningvlog]

Man, I love seeing this! I kind of think micro kits are the way to go moving forward. I'm even looking at the smaller Sony bodies for my main cameras for when I do need to bring them

[@VinceKBand]

@@DavidManningvlog I’m thinking about doing the ZV-E10 or at least the ZV1.

[@miltonspivack4534]

I also left my Sony A74 at home on my last trip and went with an IPhone, Insta360 Flow Pro, and DJI Osmo Pocket 3. It all fit in a Peak Design sling.

[@keithlucas1191]

I am a notorious over packer....R3, batteries, 70-200, 24-70, Charges, card readers, laptop, ipad, on and on and on.....I went to San Francisco several summers ago on vacation with son and daughter and law...the deal was I ONLY carry my iphone and be "IN THE MOMENT" and only use that.....what an amazing experience it was. However, you have me rethinking even that.....

[@MarangiCaracappa]

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…

[@stevencarrier5060]

Do you feel like the pictures are that much better from the Fuji than your phone? I just can’t justify the price tag. What are you doing with the family photos?

[@KK_21]

So useful video David!!! You gave me some very good ideas to downsize my equipment while been on vacations with the family!

[@DavidManningvlog]

Hope it helps! I think we all get a little gear crazy when we're packing for a trip🤣

[@57JackCaptainSparrow]

yep, I'm onboard with your thinking... My go to camera is the Sony ZVe10, I have a 10-18, and 18-50 and an 18-300 (whale watching) These are little light lenses and take hardly any room in my main "bag" which is a Peak Design camera cube I put in a American Tourister roller under the seat. I also bring my Ace pro, my Hollyland wireless mics and my Ricoh Theta, with mono pods, etc. Don't forget the Asus Zenbook 13" laptop and a 2TB SD. For our outings, I have a Padagonia sling that holds the cameras and a lens, but love the tan Cleversling you showed, but $225, ouch! Keep up the good work, love your channel!

[@DMann6450]

I am a very similar packer, the only question I have is what about shooting wildlife in Costa Rica?! Did you miss anything in that area? I would need to bring a zoom lens just in case! I hope that’s the next frontier with smaller cameras keeps wildlife photography in mind! Thanks for another great video!

[@mice_cowski]

I'm surprised the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 wasn't included. The auto-tracking is great for recording the kids. Also, really appreciated your tip around when to use an action cam vs. a 360 cam! Definitely helps deciding when to use them.

[@DavidManningvlog]

It's a tough call on the Pocket 3 when traveling with the kids because while it's an insanely good camera, an action camera is so much easier to shoot and then just jam into a backpack pocket without worrying about putting it back in the case and being careful not to break the gimbal head. I might bring it on the next few adventures and see how I do with it👍

[@imanolcamblor]

My toughts: great reflexions about not bringing all the big kit for personal travels. But: you dont need the x100vi or v for that. In my case I throw the 40mm f2.5 (or the zeiss 35 f2.8) in my a7iv and it becomes small enough for travel. The thing is to beat your mind and not bring all the big stuff. Other combo that I love if you prefer wider (but not fullframe) a6700+20mm f1.8 (30mm eqiv)

[@mr.morales0707]

I Also got the x4 and iPhone 15 pro Max as Main cams. But man you‘re setup is well Optimisted. Wish to have the Same setup soon

[@Newbmcgee]

I used ACE Pro 99% of the time for photo and video during the Disney trip. Plus I can take the ACE Pro in to the pool and the ocean and had no issue of my kids taking it into the ocean and the pool. X100VI was used maybe handful of times for photos.

[@stefpix]

Small kit is good. But no telephoto. Maybe you see some wildlife. Sony Apsc.or Sony rx100vii is pretty good

[@jannarobert8282]

I was starting to think about leaving out the bing camera and lenses as well, and I guess you convinced me there. Good tip with the sling bag, to pack it full of clothes and put it in the main suitcase. How about the microphones? Do you really use them on such trips? What for? Aren’t they also a good candidate to stay at home?

[@MP-Photo]

I'm planning a trip to Iceland for November. Got the a74 packed with the three Sony lenses you mentioned in this video + Sony G 20mm F1.8 for night shots and a DJI mini 3. A lot of stuff, but I do expect to use it. Going to use your idea of packing a camera cube in my luggage, so I can use that to store lenses that I won't need on every excursion, instead of walking with a heavy ass backpack every day.

[@basementstudio7574]

I'm Kind of in the same boat as you. I'm not a KZbinr and I do very little video if any at all. My camera kit for the trip we just took to Norway, Denmark and Sweden was my A7RIII with the 24-105 F4, Sigma 14-24 F2.8 and the Sigma 100-400. My bag with all the extra stuff like batteries, memory cards, a small flash and a few other things weighed it right at 10 LBS. Turns out that was a lot for this 63 year old. I took nearly a 1000 pics and probably around 95% were with the 24-105. So on my next trip I'm wondering if I should even bother with the 2 Sigma lenses. I'll probably still take the 14-24 F2.8 as it's so good for cathedral interiors. That would seriously lighten my load if I only took the A7RIII with the 24-105. On the rare occasion I do video, I just put my iPhone on the DJI gimbal and use that. Works well enough for me.

[@MartinV.]

Great Video! Just took a sony a7cii w/ a sigma 24mm f2 dgdn, sony 35mm f1.8, sigma 90mm f2.8 dgdn, to Puerto Rico in a 6L PGYtech sling and it was awesome! super light. easy to carry and got all the shots I needed. Even had room for a small V350s Godox flash. I own the sony 35mm, the 24 and 90 mm are on loan but I think I'll be picking up the 90 and just going with the 2 lenses.

[@IanTed]

Now I travel with Action 4, a few accessories and my iPhone 15, took me thirty years to downsize size from a haversack full including SLR and lenses, my wife got tired of me being stopped by security. Everything fits in small rucksack with charging kit for carry on…

[@blackflagimages5436]

I use the wandrd 6L sling with 1 80D body with a 24mm pancake, a nifty fifty, a 35 f2, and a 85 1.8. For being a fairly large body, I was surprised the 6L sling fit everything!

[@vamosajugarcr]

I'm glad you loved costa Rica! Pura vida 😊

[@anna_murawski]

also, pleasantly surprised the osmo pocket 3 didn’t make the cut! I went for the ace pro but big part of me still wants the op3!

[@DavidManningvlog]

I think if I were to be wanting to make content for the channel while on these trips, I'll end up bringing the Pocket 3 for that. Otherwise, I can capture most everything else with the Ace Pro and it's much more durable as well

[@kobiorama]

Since you already have a sony camera, why not add the 28mm f2 lens which is tiny, ultra fast focus, great low light and gives you a kit which is only slightly larger than the fuji but with much more versatility? My wife used the R2 with the 28mm as a travel kit and it is really small and compact.

[@LetsgowithHyro]

I have a trip coming up and always looking to travel lighter. Perfect timing, thanks!

[@gaffordsgocoastal]

Love your videos you make awesome content. We were in Costa Rica last month also we were in Play Flamingo and yup I way over packed on camera gear. I used my GoPro Hero 10 black and my Insta X4 and phones for the majority of our stay. But I brought several mounts and accessories that I never used. I did use the bike mount for the X4 on our ATV ride. I use The GoPro Weekender bag for my camera gear and my cary on and it works great. Great video and really appreciate the info you provide. Stay Safe

[@DavidManningvlog]

That’s a killer spot! And love to see that you packed small and lightweight. I’m with you on the mounts though, I always bring extra for that same “what if I need it” moment🤣

[@gaffordsgocoastal]

@@DavidManningvlog LoL. Yeah the what ifs always get me. I’m working on our videos hope to have them up in the next month.

[@TicaHikes]

Yeah, I understand. When I travel with my kids or friends, taking my Nikon Z 7ii doesn't make sense. I prefer to take the Sony RX100 m7, take my Hover Air X1 drone and the Gopro. When I travel alone or just travel with my husband, the Nikon Z7ii does come along because we both like photography.

[@Jglattphoto]

@DavidManningvlog I just got back from an 18 day trip up the east coast with my wife and 3 of our younger kids in a sprinter van. I brought a ton of my gear and only used about 15% of it most of it I never even opened the case. I vlogged each day and shot a ton but mainly only shot Sony a7cr with a 50mm f2.0, Osmo pocket 3, insta360 ace pro and the insta360 x4. I did break out the Sony a1 with the 70-200 f2.8 when we got to Maine but all my city stuff was with the smaller Sony.

[@chadpurser]

To be fair, those Sony zoom pics were bangers! How about an Fuji XT-5 (or even X-S20)? That way, you could have the small camera, yet have the 55-200mm for the zoom shots. It's a pretty small lens and fantastic quality.

[@GiovanniSosaLosAngeles]

Thanks for this video! I now feel like it's okay to not bring all the big production stuff on family vacations... haha - The Mrs will be happy. Cheers!

[@DavidManningvlog]

I'm thinking even when I do want to make a video for the channel on a trip, I'll just add in the Pocket 3 and be dialed!

[@christopherconkright1317]

That’s what I do. I have a big pack I bring with me then a smaller bag I carry.

[@teamsaunz]

No no no…we appreciate YOU the most. Great video as always.

[@vegasrenie]

I just purchased a Nikon D 7500 (used) along with a 18 -140 mm and a 35 mm lens. That, along with my iPhone with accompanying filters, will be all the gear I'm going to be using as I take a trip overseas. I may take a tripod and a flash, but I have no plans to take a microphone setup because I'll be doing primarily photographs or voiceover/music bkg videos. I hope it works out!🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@Primeros1000]

I have full frame bulky cameras (a7iv) but I love small set ups. I use the peak design 3L sling, a6600, sigma 18-50, sigma 30mm and a Gopro 12. Yes, it all fits there. Along with a cpl and variable nd. Its amazing

[@tomblanar2592]

My travel kit is coming together similar to yours. I'm taking my a6600, sigma 10-18, 18-50, sony 55-210, insta360 and a small tripod that doubles as a selfie stick. Some extras will be CPL, microphone, batteries (2 for camera, 3 for Insta360), SD cards, and maybe a Lumecube. Because I'm packing just a bit more than you, I've been looking at the Peak Design 6L sling. Given your experience with the 3L sling do you think the extra space is needed for what I've described?

[@andreas_rr]

My travel gear is just all of my regular gear (Canon R6II, 24-240, 800 F/11, 85 F/2, 16 F/2.8). My main goal is to make nice photos (i dont have to worry about kids or anything, luckily) and in the end, the 24-240 can do basically everything and i might just not use the other lenses, but if i have time to swap around and it makes sense, i still got all the options with me. At least the lenses are overally pretty light and without any other action cams etc the total weight is around 7kg, which is still a little bit on the heavy side, but definitely manageable.

[@jamison_tidwell]

Love those shots out of the X100VI. What recipe were you using, or were you shooting raw then editing in LR?

[@AdventureMuse]

100% over pack on most trip .... For backpacking, GoPro12, I took the Insta360 on our last one, and used it a few times, but leaving it home on the text trip. It's more of a pain to pull out than my GP attached to my trekking pole. and a newish camera addition, the Sony RX100-vii. and a power bank, extra batteries, a light weight tripod... cables...and an iphone. Sounds like a lot now that I typed it out. 🤪

[@andreschairez8825]

Thanks for the appreciation

[@DavidManningvlog]

You're the damn best🙌

[@maruwaanmoses]

Banger video man! Also, don’t forget the mighty iphone 15 pro. My phone comes in clutch so many times!

[@DavidManningvlog]

I think I'm going to play more with the iPhone and some of the gear out there for it!

[@maruwaanmoses]

@@DavidManningvlog Yeah you should. The iphone log profile is mental!

[@dccoletrain]

For day trips I’d be perfectly happy with just the X100VI.

[@atlantamx3]

You mentioned the WANDRD 9L... I would love to see a review of that bag in a future video!

[@anna_murawski]

Perfect video for me! Love my tech but I do always pack too much and just causes a hindrance! I’ve got 2 young kids and a dog and I need to carry a mum stuff and also dog stuff. Please do a video to see you carrying photo/video gear as well as life stuff!!

[@DavidManningvlog]

I'm totally with you and I think the key with kids (and dogs) is to keep it small and simple and durable. That's something I didn't really mention, but I also need gear that when a kid needs something on a moment's notice I don't mind putting my cameras on the ground or shoving them into a bag quickly. No time for lens caps or covers🤣

[@anna_murawski]

@@DavidManningvlog I fully agree! I cannot and refuse to baby my gear when I’m looking after actual babies ….. and dogs 🤣

[@DDHDTV]

Yeah over the years I have massivly downsized as well haha now I rock the A7C + 35mm 1.8 will probably get the tiny 40. 2.5 also. looking to maybe add the 20-70 F4, 28-70 2.8 Sigma or Sony 24-50 2.8 . my last trip was the first where I did the feel like the prime was not enough

[@Lucamitm]

Can you do a video comparing all those little cameras? Thanks

[@mattrevelphotos]

I always overpack, but in the end use either an 85mm or Fuji X-T10 w/ 23mm for like 99% of the trip. Surely, next time I’ll pack lighter! (I won’t)

[@PAFETR]

I go with my big camera, but only 1 lens (well… maybe 1 or 2 more 😅). The main lens it’s the tamron 35-150 f2-2.8. I know it’s a “heavy lens, but it’s only 1 for allmost everything. The other 1 or 2 lens, are an ultra wide angle and a tiny 35 f1.8 (for little walks and being ligther). And, for some videos, I use the dji pocket 3. Thats all my gear for a trip 😉 oh, and of course, a ligth tripod of carbon from vanguard (i don’t remember the model)

[@jkhweb]

I thought you made a whole video about how your daily was going to be the A7Cii. Reasonably sized lens on that feels like a great travel option. All with the same sensor as the A7IV.

[@DavidManningvlog]

It's so good, but still significantly larger than the X100VI. On family trips, I'm really trying to focus much more on photography, and while the A7Cii would be my preferred camera, the size and ease of the X100vi make it ideal for travel

[@emiliofuji]

Nosotros te apreciamos a ti! 🤟🏾🇵🇷

[@JoanAvilez]

have you ever tried to fit the shimoda as a personal item underneath the seat

[@jc171177]

20min + crew here! Great content as usual

[@JeffNewton]

Dang man! I bought that Shimoda urban Explore 30L bag and wanted to love it so much but I had to return it. Could barely open/close it with my 16 inch MacBook Pro in it - as well as I couldn’t even fit the canon R5 with a 24-70, 70-200 and a Prfoto A1 light all within that camera cube. Sucks man. Thing was such a beautifully designed bag and I was so hyped for it but had to send it back.

[@63MacGuy]

I have the Sony A7iv and the Fuji X-100iv. I would choose the images from the Fuji over the Sony any day. Except if it's late and there's no light

[@MrEddieNunez]

I counted at least 3 DGIs. Lol😅. I agree with the minimal approach except for the drone depending on location. I love to travel with my family to the Caribbean islands and usually the mini isn’t enough because of strong wind gust especially near the shore or high elevations. Could it handle? Of course it can, but at the expense of rough gimbal shakes/jello and reduced battery performance. I watched until the end sir 🫡 but I think you reposted, if so I watched the first upload lol

[@DavidManningvlog]

Hahha they should just change their name! So what drone are you traveling with? The DGI Air?

[@MrEddieNunez]

@@DavidManningvlog air 3 or mavic 3 pro

[@jz4492]

Check out the Sony 24-105. Has become my perfect travel lens.

[@OGtalks]

I think everyone’s realising you can do much more with so much less . At the end of the day it’s about the content , not the gear . I learnt this the hard way too

[@romanigorevich5021]

The colors in this video look nice. Is it S-Log3+LUT or S-Cinetone? What LUT do you use if it is? Thanks for the video BTW!

[@DavidManningvlog]

SLog 3 with a custom LUT that I've developed over the years. Might do a lut pack soon, but we shall see!

[@andreschairez8825]

Lol the "accent" for foreign countries with da toy u got there 😂

[@DavidManningvlog]

I think what you mean to say is that I nailed it🤣

[@gaprofitt]

I bring the x100VI, WCL converter, charger and batteries and my laptop. That’s it.

[@Lucamitm]

When you hand over the fuji to your wife does the camera focus on you most of time? I have the x100v and it’s auto focus isn’t good when i hand it over . Thanks

[@cesarm8811]

My travel camera is the Nikon Z50 with both kit lens (16-55mm and 50 to 250mm). Also bring a Viltrox 23mm 1.4 prime lens. No action camera. I use my iPhone for any video. Consider purchasing a action camera for my next trip to the South of France. Any recommendation for Action camera?

[@davidheller25]

I feel like an a7c and the 20-70 lens would be a nice compromise in camera size/ quality / versatility.

[@gerry7m]

I have a Canon R6 II and when I travel I only like brining 2 pancake lenses bc it keeps the camera profile very compact. I decided to purchase those 2 pancake lenses instead of buying a compact camera so that I can only carry one amazing camera with a compact lenses. I use the 28 and 16mm prime lenses by canon and those are tiny. Additionally, I use the insta360 X4 and the go 3s and the DJI Cosmo Pocket 3 bc it's compact and outputs amazing video qualify in low lighting. I purchased my insta360 cameras directly thought insta360's website bc I noticed that they don't charge sales tax on any of their orders even though I live in a high tax City (Chicago), same with DJI. I purchased the osmo Pocket 3 and mini 4 pro drone trough their website. Both don't charge sales tax and both offer free shipping on orders over a certain amount.

[@Marcmphoto]

Nope I am just like you lol I have a daughter whom I am just all in on.all hands on deck when it’s vacation time. I almost feel drained but having a ton of fun all at the same time. I love it, I actually try to do the same idea by using my other bags as bag to put into another bag lol. For example I have a alpaka bravo tote bag that I can store my alpaka tech pouch in there which doubles as my edc bag airport bag if I want it to be. I wanted to purchase another alpaka bag to add to it but eh. I typically bring my Ricoh gr iii, iPhone /insta 360 go 3 for videos, and a paper shoot camper for those situstions you would feel feel shooting with a big camera.the paper shoot acts as a filler camera for a lot of candid moments inside stores or heavily public places

[@jmartinez728]

Over packing like a boss! Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it!