backpacking camera gear
Sony A7C Full-Frame Camera
If you're ready to take the leap into full-frame cameras for your backpacking trip, their is no better option than the A7C. It is a lighter and more compact version of the popular Sony A7iii. 4K video, 24MP photos, great battery life, and in-body stabilization.
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Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Full-Frame Lens
I purchased the Tamron 28-200 to be my all-in-one backpacking lens, but it has quickly become one of my all-time favorite lenses even for studio work. The image quality and focus performance are phenomenal! Great zoom range, and a starting aperture of F2.8!
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Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 APS-C Lens
If you're looking for an excellent image and good zoom range without the heft (and price) of a full-frame lens, look no further. This tiny lens weighs just 10oz (290g) and has a constant F2.8 aperture. Ideal for backpacking!
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Deity D4 Duo Microphone
This is a very unique mic! It has a capsule on both the front and rear of the mic to make sure your dialogue is captured whether you're in front of the camera or behind it. Weighs just 2oz (57g) and is powered by the camera (requires no batteries and no charging).
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Litra Torch 2.0 LED Light
Headlamps are great for finding your way into the tent, but they make for horrible video lighting. This little LED light is built like a tank and produces up to 800 lumens at a color temperature of 5700K. Weighs just 3.2oz (90g) and includes a light diffuser. Did I mention you can dive with this thing?
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PolarPro Traverse Camera Clip
It is only worth it to bring a camera if you're actually going to use it. And you rarely use it if its hard to get to. This camera quick-release clip allows you to keep your camera on your shoulder strap and at the ready.
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Oben CTT-1000L Tripod
Most standard tripods (even "travel" tripods) can easily weigh over 5lbs and are way too bulky for backpacking. This carbon fiber tripod weighs just over 1.25lbs (567g) and can reach a height of 54" (137cm) with the column extended. See the video below for more info on weight capacity and stability.
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Qubo Table Tripod
If I don't anticipate needing the height of the Oben tripod, I typically just take a table tripod. This budget tripod weighs 11oz (312g) including the ball head, and holds my full-frame setup no problem. The extendable legs make it easy to balance on uneven terrain. Also includes adapters for phones and action cams.
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DJI Mavic Mini Drone
This is the perfect backpacking drone. It weighs 8.8oz (249g), folds up to be super tiny, and produces 2.7K video. Newer versions have been released, but this is the only one with such a light and compact controller. Note: Please check drone laws in your region and around your local trails before purchasing a drone.
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Hilltop Packs Battery Bag
One of the headaches of having a bag full of camera batteries is keeping up with which batteries are charged and which ones are dead. This DCF bags solves that problem using color-coding and an internal divider.
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Of course there's a video...
For more info on the gear above, as well as many other great items not listed here, check out the video below.