My Gear

The cameras, audio, bags and small things I trust on long trips — and why each one earned its place.

I’m asked about gear more than anything else. The truth is that the camera matters less than you think: light, sound, patience and story matter more. But a well-chosen kit makes long days easier, so here’s what I carry and what I’d recommend to someone starting out.

Camera & lenses

Mirrorless body: Small, quiet and good in low light — important for temples, kitchens and night scenes.
Wide-to-standard zoom: Covers most travel scenes without changing lenses on a dusty trail.
Fast prime: For interviews, portraits and evenings by the fire.

Audio

On-camera shotgun mic: Clean natural sound everywhere I go.
Wireless lavalier: For interviews in noisy streets and windy passes.
Foam & fur windshields: Small, light and they save many takes in the mountains.

Support

Travel tripod: For timelapses, interviews and night skies.
Compact gimbal: Walking shots and smooth reveals — packed away most of the day.

Power & storage

Spare batteries: At least three, kept warm inside my jacket at altitude.
Power bank: Charges camera batteries via USB when there’s no electricity.
Two backup drives: Every card copied twice, every night.

Bags & protection

Camera backpack with side access: Quick to reach the camera without taking the bag off.
Rain cover and dry bags: Monsoon and river crossings are real.

Editing

Laptop with a fast SSD: Rough cuts on the road, final edits at home.
Colour-accurate monitor: So the grade looks right on every screen.
Good headphones: Half of a film is sound.

Just starting out?Use the phone or camera you already have and buy a microphone first. Viewers forgive soft footage, but they rarely stay through bad sound.

Want the full breakdown? Read What’s in My Camera Bag and Filming Travel Videos With a Small Kit.

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