Why I'm Simplifying My Travel Camera Bag

[@marisapeterson9897]

I too am excited to not carry your stuff. 🤣

[@GrantandMarisa]

🤣

[@SMP248]

Have a great holiday, looking forward to seeing the results when you get home.

[@GrantandMarisa]

Thank you!

[@tomblanar2592]

I am working through the same downsizing issue right now in preparation for an upcoming European trip. I shoot primarily still pictures and not so much video so my kit will have a different emphasis on what makes the cut. I'm leaving all the full-frame stuff home, it's way too big and heavy for long days of sightseeing. Instead I'll take the Sony a6600 with a Sigma 18-50/2.8 as the main lens. I'll also be taking a Sigma 10-18/2.8 for confined areas (like the Paris catacombs). Whether or not to take a telephoto is up in the air at the moment. The one being considered because of its light weight is the Sony 55-210 kit zoom, for the time being it's included but it will be the first to go if the final collection is overweight/oversize. Instead of taking something like the Osmo I will instead take a Insta360 cam. What I learned from previous travel is a 360 cam will capture entire environments like cathedrals, pubs, museums, public spaces and so on and I can go back and extract any views that I didn't capture with the main camera. The accessories will be a small tripod that doubles as a selfie stick, a power bank, batteries, memory cards, ND/CPL filters, cables, and an airtag. One item I am struggling with is a Lumecube light. It's only the size of a deck of cards but think it could be useful fill light in some situations I'm expecting. Even when pared down to the bare minimum there will probably be items that see little or no use. A great follow-up to your video would be answering just that question: "What didn't I use?" Once the kit is sorted out then the question becomes: how to carry? I prefer a sling because it can be worn front or back and can be quickly accessed without taking it off. That said, backpacks distribute the weight more evenly for long hauls. Also, the best zippers will have a way they can be secured against pickpockets. I enjoyed seeing your take on what constitutes a minimal kit.

[@GrantandMarisa]

Thanks for watching! I hope you have a great trip to Europe!

[@MartinHarvey]

You didn’t show a dry-run packing the 3L! I too downsized ditching my beloved Fuji X-Pro2 and 16-55 replacing ‘em with the X-T50 and 16-80. That camera combo and my Ace-Pro slip into my new 3L sling easily. I might also take my beloved GRIII but that’s a pocket carry so no worries. I’m off to Namibia next March and will be adding my (Fuji) 70-300 and 8mm so will use my 6L sling then.

[@GrantandMarisa]

Thanks for watching! You're right, I didn't show actually packing the new bag haha. Oh well. I hope you have an amazing trip in Namibia!

[@MartinHarvey]

@@GrantandMarisa Thanks guys. One point with the 3L is I found even with the small X-T30 stashing it vertically, lens down, made zipping up the bag "snug". So I stash it vertically, the body at the bottom and it fits much easier.

[@GrantandMarisa]

@@MartinHarvey Yeah you definitely have to be creative with the 3L and a zoom lens. If I use my 18-105 I need to lay it on it's side. Then there isn't much room for anything else

[@RauliKarlmats]

Combining elegance and luxury kislux

[@GrantandMarisa]

Thanks for watching!

[@Tapirrr]

Youre contradicting yourself ALOT by claming a dslr + 2 lenses and a GOPRO is too much, proceeds to take 2 lenses and a dji action cam -.- A slingbag really suck, if youre using a camera strap. Dangling the camera and the bag is really awkward, backpacks are the best. And you pick primes when youre "downsizing"? You can get an f2.8 zoom and youre set. I think this video was an excuse just to film your gear😅

[@GrantandMarisa]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.