The Packing Continues...

Trip Start Sep 29, 2007
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Trip End Oct 14, 2007


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Saturday, September 15, 2007

Because I've been so busy with regular work and family life, I've brought out my suitcase ahead of time and starting laying things into it now. I'm pretty certain that I might forget something - but it really doesn't matter when it comes to personal items. My theory is if you're traveling anywhere within the United States - chances are pretty good you're within driving distance of a Walmart, Kmart, Meijer, Target or some other mass merchandiser!

What I can't forget are items that I need for photography. Specialty items such as batteries, flash cards, cables and filters can't be as easily located if you should forget them. Or - if you are fortunately enough to find a camera store - chances are you might pay a premium price for that missing item.

I had a box arrive from Amazon.com yesterday afternoon - I now have a headlamp (for those moments I might stay out late for a great sunset) a clamp that can hold a flash off-shoe by attaching it onto a tripod leg or other location (I may try this for some macro photography), and an extra 2 gig Compact Flash card. I don't want to be out someplace, filling up my cards and discover I'm unable to offload the cards conveniently.

My slingpack has a weatherproof protective covering, and a Canon cable release with a timer should be arriving any day now. I've serviced my tripod and have a nice new Bogen tripod head as well. I did get one that is heavier than perhaps someone hiking would want - but I need to be able to support a huge Sigma 50-500mm zoom lens that weighs over 5 lbs. itself.

Oh - and at least 3 batteries, right? If the batteries go dead, then you're done for the day (or at least until you're able to charge one back up!).

Any other photographers reading this right now - drop me a note and let me know what other items you can't live without in the great outdoors!
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