A guide to traveling with your camera gear
Every traveling photographer knows the difficulties of packing all camera gear in one bag. This is especially true when backpacking to an area where bringing lots of equipment is discouraged. While the initial reaction can be just to stuff everything one can into the limited space, there are better ways to travel and ensure that camera gear is safe as well. Listed below are some great tips to remember. Image Source: lifehacker.com Use an old bag : This does seem counter-intuitive. Most photographers would say that purchasing a new bag -- especially one dedicated for cameras -- is ideal to prevent wreckage. This is true; however, using an old bag (but not wrecked!) can address a traveling photographers’ needs just fine. There are two reasons to take note of. The first is that a worn-out looking bag actually has more room than a newly-bought bag. The difference is only a few inches, but this can make a world of difference. Moreover, the bag is more pliable and ab...