{"id":98217,"date":"2023-11-02T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=98217"},"modified":"2023-10-30T14:42:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T18:42:02","slug":"backcountry-photography-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/backcountry-photography-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Keep Your Gear Safe During Backcountry Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Keeping your gear safe and clean can be hard, even in normal settings and conditions. Keeping your gear safe and clean while backpacking is a whole other level of difficulty. That being said, there are tricks that can help you manage the weight of your gear while protecting them from the ever-changing conditions during backcountry photography<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Pack Light <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even when camera gear isn\u2019t involved, being practical and minimal is a common practice of backpacking. Backcountry trips are often long and tiring. You will likely feel every ounce in your pack when hiking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camera and Lenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Think long and hard about what kind of shots you are hoping to take on this backcountry tip. Will you need two cameras? Most likely not. Will you need a telephoto lens or can you simply crop a photo in post? Try to be as skeptical as possible. If you can get away with one camera and two lenses, you will probably have more than enough to capture everything on the trail. The more gear you have with you, the more you can potentially damage on your trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo by Tyler Glass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Tripods and Filters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now, consider the accessories you might need for your camera gear specifically. If you are planning on photographing astrophotography<\/a> or time lapse, you need a tripod. Consider purchasing a super cheap, lightweight tripod. You don\u2019t need anything heavy or durable. You just need something to get the job done. If you are looking for something a bit tougher but in a tiny package, a Peak Design Tripod<\/a> is my go-to for travel photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might be tempting to bring filters on your trip, but I don\u2019t recommend anything like a matte box or filter system. Instead, bring along a couple of circular filters<\/a>. Whether you want a polarizer, or diffusion filter, there is a circular filter for just about anything these days. They are normally compact and lightweight and will easily fit in a side pocket of your pack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, how much memory do you think you will need? If you plan on doing timelapses<\/a>, you might want to bring a couple of extra memory cards and batteries. The batteries will add a little weight overall, but you don\u2019t want to take the chance of missing a photo opportunity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo by Tyler Glass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Backcountry Photography Checklist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most important thing to remember is to keep your pack light. That means, aside from your camera gear, only bring necessary items for the backcountry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n