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Ultimate Travel Hybrid Photo/Video Setup
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items I get asked constantly about what’s in my bag for commercial shoots, road trips, backcountry shoots and everything I shoot my images and videos on. This is my complete, battle tested hybrid setup for photos and 4K video. Every single piece here earns...
Sections
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Core Camera & Glass
Expanded Lens Locker
Packs & Carrying
Audio & Lighting
Aerial & Action
Rigging & Mounts
Core Camera & Glass
The absolute foundation of my hybrid setup. These are the primary bodies and everyday lenses I reach for on 90% of my shoots, striking the perfect balance between high-end professional specs and a lightweight, travel-friendly footprint.
Best travel camera out there hands down, bring it everywhere with me. Gives you 33MP photos, 10-bit 4K video, and crazy good autofocus.
Sony Alpha 7C II
Lightest and most versatile lens I have ever used. Always on my camera body. If I can only bring one lens, it's this. Constant f/2.8 aperture in a tiny footprint perfect for run-and-gun video and environmental portraits.
Sony 24-50mm f2.8
Fast V60 read/write speeds mean zero buffering when shooting high-bitrate 4K or fast photo bursts. Always carry a backup pack!
Lexar Professional SD Cards
Cheap insurance for an expensive LCD screen. Slap one on the second you unbox the camera to prevent trail scratches.
SMALLRIG Screen Protector 4-Pack for Sony Alpha
A cheat code for video. Controls your exposure on bright days, matches the Sony a7cii body, and magnetically comes off when you don't want it.
Urth 72 mm Magnetic ND2-32 Variable ND Lens Filter
Expanded Lens Locker
My specialty glass for specific scenarios. From ultra-wide manual lenses for starry nights to heavy telephotos for tight compression, these are the tools I pack when the standard zoom just won't cut it.
The ultimate telephoto for compressing landscapes, pulling distant subjects closer, and capturing fast action. The version II is shockingly light for a 70-200mm, which is a massive deal when you're hauling a heavy pack on multi-day backcountry trails...
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens
An absolute beast for astrophotography and massive, sweeping landscape shots. The ultra wide fisheye distortion gives a wildly unique, immersive perspective that’s perfect for getting creative in tight spaces or shooting dynamic outdoor action.
Rokinon AF 14mm f/2.8
My absolute go-to for crisp, cinematic portraits and sit-down documentary interviews. It’s incredibly sharp, surprisingly lightweight, and renders beautiful background blur (bokeh) that completely separates your subject from the background. For the p...
Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens
The ultimate everyday run-and-gun workhorse. It covers all the classic focal lengths for general documentary coverage, event shooting, and travel while maintaining a bright f/2.8 aperture the whole way through. Used this for ages before getting Sony'...
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8
A super compact, lightweight ultra wide prime. This focal length is fantastic for tight interior spaces, vlogging setups, and sweeping outdoor landscapes. It also has incredible close focusing capabilities, allowing you to get really unique, macro st...
Tamron 20mm f/2.8
Packs & Carrying
How I actually transport thousands of dollars of equipment into the backcountry or through airport security without destroying my back or my gear.
All purpose camera backpack with removable camera cube, great for hiking skiing or going to class and commuting .
Shimoda Explore v2 35L
Always on my bag and camera for qucik shots on the move.
PeakDesign Capture Clip
Perfect extra safety layer when shooting handheld or out of a car window. Easy to click on and off without bulky buckles.
Camera Wrist Strap
My everywhere tripod, compatable with peak design camera clips and lightweight sturdy carbon fiber build. I've taken this thing on 6 day backpacking trips in Andies winds or in flowing rivers in Patagonia. This is my tripod of choice.
Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod
A powerful, highly packable 3-axis gimbal that punches way above its weight class. Its compact A4-paper footprint fits easily into standard carry-on cases while effortlessly stabilizing full-frame mirrorless rigs for long documentary shoots.
ZHIYUN Weebill 3E | 3-Axis Lightweight Gimbal Stabilizer
Camera sling for whenever a backpack is too much. Only sling bag I can carry with my tripod, great weather resistance for harsh days!
TARION Urban Camera Shoulder Sling Bag 5.5L
Everything I pack to keep camera gear secure, organized, and carry-on ready. From Pelican upgrades to field essentials, these are the exact add-ons and accessories I trust for documentary production on the road.
1535 Air Carry-On Case
Maximizes dead space in your carry-on hard case with modular organization. The touch-fastener backing lets you customize pouch placement or detach specific pouches to throw directly into a run-and-gun shoulder bag or backpack.
Pelican 1535 Air 7-Piece Removable Pouch
Custom-padded divider system built for fast gear access in the field. High-density foam padding protects lenses and camera bodies without adding bulk, while touch-fastener partitions allow quick reconfigurations as your kit changes per shoot.
A-MoDe Limited Divider Set for Pelican 1535 (Desert Tan)
Audio & Lighting
The tools that actually separate amateur footage from professional work. A great image means nothing if the audio is clipped or the subject is left in the dark.
Extremely versatile for run-and-gun documentary shoots. A physical rear dial instantly switches between 8 pickup patterns, from tight super-directional shotgun for noisy environments, to ultra-wide stereo for ambient soundscapes, or front/back dual r...
Sony ECM-M1 Compact Camera-Mount Digital Shotgun Microphone
Essential for crisp voice recording. The 32-bit float internal recording means your audio will never clip or distort, even if someone starts shouting suddenly. Great range and weather resistance.
DJI Mic 3 Wireless Microphone
I use this to connect the DJI mic 3s to my camera hotshoe without cords ~
DJI Mic MI Shoe Camera Adapter
Instantly add cinematic Ambiance to your video/photo. I've used this for shoots and fiction short films. Add something no other can. Make your lighting look professional and textured anywhere.
COLBOR Portable Fog Machine for Photography
Lithium-ion battery lasts for hundreds of full power pops. Perfect for event work and outdoor fill-flash on sunny days.
Godox V860III-S Camera Flash for Sony
Tiny touchscreen flash controller that sits flat on your camera. Super intuitive for setting up off-camera light in seconds.
Godox X3 S Touchscreen TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Sony
Aerial & Action
Everything I use to get the camera off the ground or into harsh elements where a full-frame mirrorless body simply wouldn't survive the trip.
Must have for action cameras. Drops the light so you can maintain a natural 180-degree shutter angle and get buttery smooth cinematic motion.
SmallRig ND Filter Kit for DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro/4
I have the 4pro but Under 249g so you can fly it almost anywhere legally without hassle. True 4K vertical video for socials and omnidirectional obstacle sensing make it foolproof.
DJI Mini 5 Pro Drone
The sun hood makes a huge difference when flying in bright midday sunlight, and the neck strap saves your hands during long flight sessions.
RC 2 Sun Hood & RC2 Protective Cover
The low-light performance and color matching with my main Sony camera are insane for an action cam. Built like a tank for mounting anywhere. I have the Action 4 but this is the newer version~
DJI Osmo Action 4
Rigging & Mounts
The metal cages, handles, and magic arms that transform a basic mirrorless camera into a functional cinema rig, or lock an action cam safely onto the hood of a moving vehicle.
Protects my camera body, adds an Arca-Swiss plate on the bottom for quick tripod mounting, and includes a cable clamp so your HDMI cable never gets yanked out.
SmallRig Cage Kit for Sony A7C II / A7CR
Stick this pump-action suction cup onto car windows or hoods for stable vehicle tracking shots with your action cam or small setup.
Ulanzi SC-02 Heavy Duty Suction Cup Mount
Perfect for POV footage with an action camera attached to your main rig. Great for BTS.
SMALLRIG Cold Shoe Adapter Mount
The ultimate utility arm. Use it to mount monitors, lights, or even a smartphone onto light stands, railings, or your rig.
SMALLRIG Magic Arm Clamp
Lets you lock an action camera into your Peak Design Capture Clip for first-person POV chest shots while hiking or walking around.
Peak Design POV Kit V2, Action Camera Mount
Perfect for daily carry or shooting events with a second camera or going places I don't even want to have a sling bag. Keeps my camera secure and easily accessible.
Peak Design Pro Pad
A massive time-saver for run-and-gun shooting. Keeps your setup standard across tripods, shoulder rigs, and gimbals. Slide your camera in, lock the clamp, and do a quick re-balance without unscrewing mounting hardware in the field.
SmallRig Arca-Type Quick Release Clamp for DJI Ronin S/ ...
Power & Maintenance
The unsung heroes of production. Variable ND filters to control motion blur, reliable power solutions to keep the cameras rolling, and the essential cleaning tools to keep sensors completely spotless in dusty environments.
Charges three Sony batteries at once and doubles as a protective travel case/power bank to charge your phone from spare camera batteries. This is also how I pack my extra SD and micro SD cards~
Tri-Charge for Sony NP-FZ100
Never wipe dust off a lens with a shirt. Use the blower first to blast away grit and avoid scratching the glass element.
4 in 1 Camera Lens Cleaning Kit
Buy your filters in 77mm or 82mm, and use these cheap step-up rings to fit them onto all your smaller lenses. Saves hundreds on duplicate
8 Pieces Step-up Adapter Ring Set
For when your lens filter or nd won't budge in the field... better to have it then to not.
Camera Lens Filter Remover Wrench
One charging block for everything. Charges my laptop, phone, and camera gear all at the same time no matter where I am.
Anker Nano 100W 3-Port Fast Charger