What's in your bag?

[M. Worthington]

Thought it would be interesting to find out what other photographers find essential to carry with them in their photography bag. Here's my list:

Camera
wide angle and telephoto lens
prime 35mm lens
blower
2 extra batteries
sun screen
nd filter and holder
trail mix
water

[Joves]

Well I carry this alot of the times. My monopod isnt in the photo though.

[kewk]

lol don't eff with Joves! He'll bust a cap in your ass

[Joves]

Hey Im in the Az back country when Im shooting so, it is always best to be prepared.

[kewk]

Originally Posted by Joves

Hey Im in the Az back country when Im shooting so, it is always best to be prepared.

I may not be strapped but I don't leave how with 0 protection


As to my bag... I don't have much to begin with. Just my D90, Sigma 70-300, Sigma 18-50 and my Nikon 50 1.8. Have some sensor cleaning tools as well. That and usually a gallon of water and im good to go

[verdesardog]

I don't cary my camera in a bag, D40 with Nikkor 28-70mm f2.8

In my camera bag, which fits inside my day pack, I have a CPL, extra battery, infrared remote and set of extension tubes, sometimes my SB600 flash. I live in the greater mid desert area of Arizona but don't feel the need to take my Beretta 9mm with me.

In my pack I have (in the order of importance):
compass
map
GPS
at least 2Liters of water
whistle
full tang knife
small pruning saw
flashlight
fire starter ( several different types) including a small container of vasaline saturated cottonballs
couple of industrial trash bags (emergency rain gear)
cordage of some type
couple of food bars
band aids and first aid cream of some sort
bandana or two
signaling mirror
plus whatever else I feel like on the day I go out

[TimBlodgett]

I use a mini trekker classic.
In it I fit a:
D90 with battery grip
28-200
50 f1.8
18-55
70-300
Lensbaby original
An sb-800 flash and accessories
Gells for flash
about 300 business cards
gary fong puffer
2x cheap teleconverter lens for effects
9 2gb sd card 1 8gb card
assortment of filters and caps and lens hoods
a model pose book
cleaning kit (lens solution, distilled water, lens tissues, microfiber cloth)
a blower bulb
My notebook for class
about a dozen pens
30 or so model release forms
a multi card reader and cable
assorted papers and notes
my press clearance badge for the military base I live on
and my cheap aluminum tripod in the provided tripod holder

I shoot mainly event and people.

[CanadianRocky]

Originally Posted by verdesardog

I don't cary my camera in a bag, D40 with Nikkor 28-70mm f2.8

In my camera bag, which fits inside my day pack, I have a CPL, extra battery, infrared remote and set of extension tubes, sometimes my SB600 flash. I live in the greater mid desert area of Arizona but don't feel the need to take my Beretta 9mm with me.

In my pack I have (in the order of importance):
compass
map
GPS
at least 2Liters of water
whistle
full tang knife
small pruning saw
flashlight
fire starter ( several different types) including a small container of vasaline saturated cottonballs
couple of industrial trash bags (emergency rain gear)
cordage of some type
couple of food bars
band aids and first aid cream of some sort
bandana or two
signaling mirror
plus whatever else I feel like on the day I go out

Most of that and (everything super lightweight)

Carbon fiber Trekking poles ( i would love to see someone come up with a mounting system so you can turn two trekking poles and one extra one into a tripod)
Binoculars
50 ft of Ductape rolled back on itself.
Headlamp
Rain jacket, rain pants, gloves, toque ( I am at elevation in the Mountains a lot)
Small stove for tea
6ft x 8ft silktarp (nice place to sit under and have tea when it starts to storm)
3,000 calories of high energy food
Sometimes Bear spray, but the jury is still out on that.

Never thought of the Vaseline saturated cotton balls. They WILL be in my bag the next time I go. (great tip Michael)

[seanhoxx]

Good stuff guys! Joves is ready to shoot or to shoot! didn't see any extra mags though. The expandable baton is interesting, I carry one when I work in uniform, but 'in the wilds' I think a good heavy duty knife or even short machete would be a better use of the weight. Bear spray! never been where I might need it but I bet spraying the ground and running might be better then trying to spray the bear! A old plastic 35mm film canister is great for keeping the vaseline cotton balls in, also a small ziploc snack bag or another film canister with lint from your dryer trap, best is from when you dry a load of cotton towels, mix with your kindling, doesn't last long but goes up VERY quick! Don't forget lighter and matches, a few heavy duty all weather matches also called 'lifeboat' matches are easy to make at home, do a internet search. Also a good quality swiss army knife or a small to medium sized 'leatherman' type multi tool, buy QUALITY! is handy to always have on you or with you. I wear contacts so I keep a old RX. or expired pair of lenses in my camera bag, and a pair in my 'gig' bag for work details. and a pair of glasses in my shaving bag. Oh and I have a bunch of camera stuff in my camera bag LOL!

[Joves]

In my drop holster I have one extra at the front of it. If I need more than one shot then Im having a bad day. Yeah that baton looks like it would work. Is that even legal in Cali?