
Our recommendation: The DJI Mavic 2or the DJI Mavic Air (it’s my new favorite bit of travel gear!) Light and compact, it folds down to practically nothing and offers incredible control and tracking via the handset controls. Whilst the bigger drones (such as the DJI Phantom) are great pieces of kit, they can be a bit bulky to carry around, particularly if you’re traveling solo. A Drone: That’s right folks, a technology advances at record breaking rates, drones are getting better and better.– And don’t forget a trusty GoPro for all those action sports and scuba diving you’ll be doing! – Moving onto a traditional DSLR, the Canon EOS 7D Mark II has been voted one of the best in its category and is in the middle of the range when it comes to expense, however traditional DSLRs are starting to be be replaced by mirrorless cameras and the Sony A6000 has been a photographers favorite for a number of years now.
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– If you’re after a big more punch but don’t want to learn how to use a DSLR the Lumix Fz70 is the perfect bridge camera.
– If you’re after a cheap point and shoot you can’t go wrong with a Canon Powershot And don’t forget a spare memory card or two!
A Good Camera + Spare Memory Card: A ‘good’ camera is entirely subjective and will depend on how serious about photography you are and your technical skill level. Selfie anyone?!) or if you’re Samsung Devotee, the Samsung Galaxy S20 is the latest and greatest. Our recommendation: IphoneX, Google Pixel 4 (for those that love a good portrait mode. Perfect for keeping up with your friends and family back home via social media, using maps to navigate around your destination, and taking quick photos. Smart Phone & phone chargers: Everyone has one. But regardless of that you want to capture the best memories and make use of the incredible technology available to us in this day and age – most of which will needed to be carried as your personal item(s) in your carryon bag on the plane. Our recommendation: Osprey Porter Travel Backpack 46lĪ lot of this section will be dependent on how long your trip is and the destinations you are visiting. But if you can get away with traveling with only a carry on pack you will save time at airports, save on checked baggage fees, never run the risk of the airline losing your bag and won’t do too much damage to your back from carrying a heavy pack during long term travel! Carry-On – This one requires incredible discipline and prevents the risk of ever over-packing. Our recommendation: Mountain Top 50l + 5l with Raincover (I resisted for years!) But now my backpack is practically part of me, and perfect for traveling in Asia, South and Central America and Africa. Travel Backpack – You know you’re a traveler once you have bought a backpack. Wheeled Backpack – If you’ll be going through different types of terrain, or switching from airports to cobblestones, having a bag with the option to roll it or carry it like a backpack or duffel is really handy. Duffel Bag – Simple, Lightweight and Durable, it’s just like carrying a sports bag! They’re also great to have as a ‘extra bag option’ as they generally fold up quite small and can be used for the ‘extra stuff’ and souvenirs you may acquire on your travels. Our recommendation: Samsonite Lifttwo Hardside Spinner If you know there will be lots of walking with your bag where ever you are traveling to, consider purchasing a case with 4 wheels that will reduce the pressure required on your wrist from dragging it. 4-Wheels Can Be Better Than 2! – Depending on how much luggage you plan to take, your bag can become heavy quickly. Our recommendation: Samsonite Luggage Ripstop 30 Inch Wheeled Duffel
Just don’t buy one that’s too big or you’ll end up packing more than you need! If you are traveling in a western country/countries where the roads are paved and the buildings have elevators, a wheeled bag is perfectly adequate for your travels. A wheeled suitcase is not the enemy that hard core travelers tend to make out. Rolling Luggage – Traditional, the stuff your family holidays were made of.These are our top recommendations for each of the different styles of bag and where they can best be utilized: With the myriad of bags now on the market – from trusty wheeled cases to high tech backpacks, making a decision on what travel bag is best for you can be tough. Wherever you’re planning to go, you’ll need to choose luggage that is versatile, sturdy yet lightweight and big enough to hold all your essentials. The Travel Packing List Guide to the Right Type of Bag