5 BEST TIPS – HOW TO TAKE YOUR CAMERA HIKING | Photography on a Thru-Hike Backpacking
5 BEST TIPS – HOW TO TAKE YOUR CAMERA HIKING | Photography on a Thru-Hike Backpacking
Want to know how I thru-hiked the rainy 2194.3 mile long Appalachian Trail with a camera and managed to keep it dry and working? In this video I take you through what I did to keep my valuable items safe from the unpredictable weather.
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0:00 Intro
0:21 Tip 1 – How to Carry Your Camera
1:44 Tip 2 – Weather Protection
5:40 Tip 3 – Storing Your Memory Cards
7:51 Tip 4 – Lighten Your Setup
8:56 Tip 5 – Protect the Front Element
9:44 BONUS TIP – How to Transfer Your Photos to Phone [Sony]
10:55 Outro
12:19 Blooper
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Great video, it was very informative! Did you take any battery bank with you on the trail?
You seem like an awesome person and I have the same camera setup. Please let me give you one piece of advice that will make your subs shoot up. Don’t tell so much, show. Your trip on the Appalachian trail sounds badass but you don’t show us even 1 second of that trip. We don’t get to see where you went or the raining you talk about. That would have been a great video. Tell AND show.
What’s the BEST lightest FULL SENSOR camera for thru hiking?
Thank you for sharing this. I have used the Peak Design clip for several seasons on multi-day hikes in the UK with mixed experience. I can just about squeeze it over the bulky strap on my Osprey Exos but then the clip digs into my ribs. That’s fine for a day but becomes a good detractor from any foot pain after several days 😉 The shoulder straps on my Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor are simply too wide to fit the Peak Design clip or would obstruct the water bottle pouches. I have put it on the hip strap at the front with the camera mounted sideways. That works well and doesn’t hinder me except on steep climbs. I use an Olympus OM-D EM-1 II with the 12-40 PRO lens. That is a smaller setup but still quite heavy. The clip works well on my day pack. I have also used a lightweight camera bag that I clipped at the top of the shoulder straps and then have it hanging in front of my chest. Good place to keep the camera and protect it from the weather. I find that setup comfortable but it’s a faff when you take your backpack on and off. – So, long story short, anybody looking for the excellent setup,with the Peak Design clip, check if the shoulder straps an your rucksack ar suitable.
Where are the photos from your trip??
Sir, you have created the perfect video for people like yourself as you were preparing for your own hike. This is EXACTLY what I needed to find. Thank you!
Question: Would a super cheap shower cap work as the camera rain cover? I’m a very budget oriented person, and to me it seems like it would serve the same purpose.
Thank you for putting this out. Like you, I have been looking for thru-hiking with a camera and no one talks about bringing it/how to protect it/etc. What was your camera and lens and what was your thought process choosing your lens to take (focal length, one lens or 2 lens etc)? Thanks again.
Hi, what clutch strap did you use here? Thanks!
I use the HMG Camera Pod (104g) attached to the lower side of my pack (easily accessible with the pack on) which gives great protection from the elements and some protection from hits, personally I dislike having a large camera & lens on the PD clip for longer trips (don’t like the swinging, pressure from the clip & how it complicates handling the pack on its own). I charge the camera directly via USB (possible on the Nikon Z7) so I have no spare batteries, will carry a powerbank for my phone anyway.
I’m lucky the farmer didn’t chase me out of his field.
Holy Moly!!! You look so clean cut!! LOL The change is incredible!! Love your photos! You should do a photo coffee table book or some sort of use of all those photos. Presentations?? Teaching?? Best of luck AL! and you have so many subscribers now!! Whoo hoo. Can wait to see what adventures you take us on next!!
great video! I am weighing the pros/cons of bringing my full frame Lumix S5 and multiple lenses (24-105, 100mm macro, maybe a telephoto) – i guess one of my biggest concerns is slipping and falling while the camera is on one of those shoulder clips – but i guess just another reason to be extra careful, lol – would you pack your camera in your bag on intense ascends/descends?