What to pack for Destination Travel Photography – Part I

Part 1 of what I pack for destination wedding and travel photography: My Think Tank Photo Airport Security™ Camera Bag.

I keep my camera gear manageable and in ONE camera bag with me ON THE PLANE:

• 2 DSLR camera bodies
• 1 Film camera body
• 7 lenses + my Lens Baby
• 2 SB-800 flash units
• 2 RS-W1 camera straps by BlackRapid
• 1 RS DR-1 double camera strap by BlackRapid
• 3-5 HÜFA™ Holder lens cap clips
• Small umbrella light
• 20′ extension cord
• Surge protector
• 2 battery chargers
• 6 batteries
• AA batteries
• 18 – 2GB CF cards
• 1 – 12GB CF card
• 1 – 16GB CF card
• 10-15 rolls of 35mm film (both black-and-white and color)
• Gaffer tape (my favorite item!)
• Lens cleaning cloths
• Miscellaneous office supplies
• Business cards

The only camera bag that I’ve ever seen meet this packing challenge and pass airport carry-on dimension standards is my Think Tank Photo Airport Security™ Camera Bag. I’ve used it for years and it just totally rocks! (p.s. shopping tip: if you purchase the same camera bag from the link above, you will be able to select a bag to receive for FREE at checkout!).