When it comes to travel photography and content creation, portable photo accessories are important. From camera bodies and lenses to important accessories, everything must be able to travel well and fast. It has to withstand anything you can run into.
If you are interested in pursuing travel photography, videography, or content creation, or simply looking to improve your travel camera kit, here are 10 amazing portable photo accessories for the traveling photo creative that will provide peace of mind and make life and productive workflow even easier than before.
Sandisk Extreme PRO Portable External SSD ()
When it comes to travel photography, nothing is more important than a reliable backup source for your images. It has to be fast, portable, and reliable, built to handle everything without threat of mechanically compromising. An SSD or Solid State Drive, is the answer to that back-up solution. And the SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD is one of the best on the market.
Portable enough to fit comfortably in your front pocket, fast enough to handle transfer speeds up to 1050 MB/s, and rugged enough to handle bad weather, extreme temperatures, or accidental drops, the SanDisk Extreme PRO will become your best friend while you travel. It even has storage options up to 2 TB of content, which is plenty room for most daily jobs.
So whether you’re on a plane or in the backcountry, a SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD will be a reliable back-up option for you and your content. That is peace of mind you can buy.
GNARBOX 2.0 SSD 1TB Rugged Backup Device ()
Traditional SSDs are great, but what if you’re traveling to a location where laptop backup isn’t possible? The Gnarbox 2.0 SSD provides the reliable back-up you need without a laptop or desktop. With internal SSD storage up to 1 TB, an SD slot, two lightning fast USB-C ports built to accommodate UHS-II, XQD, CFast 2.0, and CF readers, and a powerful, intuitive mobile, you can organize and store all your footage safely before your get back to your home studio or workflow.
The Gnarbox 2.0 SSD is also built like a tank. It can easily handle water, dust, and dirt. Meanwhile, it’s still being lightweight and portable, weighing less than a pound. So, if your travels take you off the grid, rest assured you can keep your content safe with the Gnarbox 2.0 SSD — one of the best portable photo accessories.
Peak Design Capture Backpack Clip ()
Whether you’re photographing in the outdoors or in a big city, it can be incredibly important to have your camera ready, within arm’s reach. You don’t want to take precious time digging in your camera bag to find and assemble it. The Peak Design Capture Clip allows you to safely and comfortably carry your camera outside of your camera bag.
This is Peak Design’s third version of the popular Capture Clip. It was designed to be lighter, smaller, and lower in profile — even stronger than previous versions. Its design features an aluminum alloy chassis, backplate, and quick-release button. It has a stainless steel locking pin with an anodized finish for increased durability and smoothness of operation.
You can hold any camera, and thanks to it’s PROplate quick-release plate, quickly take it off and attach it to any ARCA-type tripod with ease. You can even buy additional plates that carry binoculars, lenses, and action cameras. All of this makes the Capture Clip even more versatile.
You never know when an amazing moment could happen when you travel. It’s best to have your camera in arm’s reach, ready for action. The Peak Design Capture Backpack Clip allows that, without the added fears of dropping your valuable gear.
Peak Design Slide Camera Strap ()
If you’re traveling the world, you need a reliable, versatile camera strap. The Peak Design Camera Strap is designed to accommodate three different strap types: a sling strap, neck strap, or shoulder strap.
Its unique, quick-connecting, and patented Anchor Link system can be attached to multiple cameras in your kit. This allows for quick, seamless switching and operation between devices. Plus, it can be attached and re-attached using only one hand. It also has helpful features like two aluminum quick-adjust handles, a grippy, textured side for stability when carrying, and a silicon grip for increased comfort.
If you’re traveling the world, you don’t want to leave home without it. It’s an essential piece of your camera kit that can be used for multiple bodies. Additionally, it allows for quick and easy carry of your camera when shooting without your camera bag nearby.
Prograde Digital Dual Slot Card Readers ()
When it comes to travel photography, fast workflow is important. You need a device that can handle high-speed memory cards and large files. Prograde’s Digital Dual Slot Card Readers are the perfect solution and required portable photo accessories.
These card readers are high-performing, durable, and designed to create a portable work flow wherever you are.
Prograde Digital Dual Slot Card Readers can handle CFExpress Type A and SDXC memory cards with read speeds up to 1.25 GB per second. Its small size and durable build makes it great for travel. Moreover, its magnetic bottom plate attaches to the back of a metal laptop for a more streamline remote set up.
Being able to read and back up files on a trip is crucial to being a successful travel photographer. It’s what help you deliver content to clients on time. The Prograde Digital Dual Slot Card Readers offer that performance and speed in a smart, durable design.
SanDisk Extreme PRO Memory Cards ()
As a travel photographer, living life out of a suitcase or on the road is normal. Because of this, your ability to back up footage can be limited at times. That’s why it’s important to only shoot with reliable, fast, durable memory cards that won’t be compromised by an accidental drop, spill, or exposure to extreme elements or temperature.
There are several memory card series out there with fantastic offerings. One of the best is the SanDisk Extreme PRO Memory Card series.
Like the name suggests, SanDisk Extreme PRO Memory Cards are built for professionals who require speed and performance while handling extreme conditions and temperatures. They’re shock-, dust-, and weather-resistant annd operate in extreme hot or cold temperatures. SanDisk Extreme PRO Memory Cards offer peace of mind — your content is safe from being lost or compromised.
Peak Design Travel Tripod ()
The Peak Design Travel Tripod made waves when it was first released, thanks to its groundbreaking, portable design. It extends to over 5 feet in height and collapses down to 15.5 inches. Plus, it has loads of smart, intelligent features, making it one of the must-have portable photo accessories.
What kind of features?, you might ask? Here are several:
- 20 lbs weight capacity
- Stability and vibration damping performance comparable, if not better, than most tripods in its class
- Low and inverted modes position your camera inches off the ground
- Anchor attachment points for carrying with Peak Design straps (sold separately)
- Ultra-smooth, ergonomic, omnidirectional Compact Ball Head
- One single adjustment ring. No bulky or confusing knobs
- Simple locking ring for total security
- Compatible with all PD plates and most 3rd party Arca-type plate
- Weather and impact-resistant materials
The Peak Design Travel Tripod also features aluminum and carbon fiber options, and includes a padded, weatherproof case for travel. You’ll get a premium travel tripod with that premium price. It is easily one of the most reliable, portable, well-designed travel tripods ever built.
PolarPro Quartzline CP Filters ( – )
If you’re traveling and shooting landscapes, a CP filter or Circular Polarizer is a must-have portable accessory. While there are several fantastic options on the market today, few compare to PolarPro’s Quartzline CP Filters.
Made with fused quartz glass for unmatched durability in the field, PolarPro Quartzline CP Filters won’t be compromised by extreme conditions. It also features over-engineered brass filter frame threading for smooth operation of the filter. Plus, it features optical and multi coatings for more accurate color profile and enhanced scratch and water resistance. These filters are also anti-reflectivity and reduce pesky vignetting in images as well.
A CP filter will change the way your images look and feel. It adds color and contrast, and controls glare and reflections. The PolarPro Quartzline CP Filter provides this and more, with maximum durability, smoother operation, and better color enhancement.
PolarPro Peter McKinnon Variable ND Filters ()
Similar to CP Filters, Variable ND Filters, or VNDs, a one of the vital portable photo accessories. Not only do they allow you to shoot at slower shutter speeds during brighter times of the day, but they are essential for shooting video throughout the day and abiding by the 180-degree rule (1 fps / 2 shutter speed. E.g. 24 fps / 1/50 second shutter speed) for crisp, cinematic footage.
Again, PolarPro comes through a fantastic VND option. The PolarPro Peter McKinnon Variable ND Filters are premium, feature-packed, and perform outstandingly.
Offered in 2-5 stop and 6-9 stop variations at several filter ring sizes, the PolarPro Peter McKinnon Variable ND Filters fit most lens types on the market. Designed for zero vignetting down to a 16mm focal length and built with the same pure fused quartz glass for superior optical clarity, these filters are designed to perform and last in the field, and be a reliable companion for both photo and video work.
ProOPTIC Complete Camera Cleaning Kit ()
Finally, last but not least, we have a fantastic travel cleaning kit for your camera gear. See the ProOPTIC Complete Camera Cleaning Kit above.
Every traveling creative needs to keep their camera gear safe, protected, and clean from elements like dust, dirt, sand, and water. The ProOPTIC Complete Camera Cleaning Kit provides a 14-piece kit, with all the items needed to make cleaning a breeze, packed into a convenient carrying for travel.
The kit includes a microfiber lens cloth, air blower, lens cleaning spray, ten lens cleaning wipes, and a fine brush that fits inside the carrying case. It provides everything you need to keep your lenses, camera bodies, and images clean, no matter the conditions.
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