Gear
Everything I travel with fits in two bags I carry myself. I never check a bag: it costs money, it adds weight, and it’s one more thing that can get lost.
Camera
Main camera
Canon R6 Mark II
Most of the photos on this site came from it, or from my phone. Great in low light, which matters more than anything when you travel.
Lens
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L
One lens that covers a whole trip, from wide street scenes to tight details.
Tripod
Sirui travel tripod
Small enough that I actually bring it.
Bags
Main bag
Minaal 3.0
Opens like a suitcase, carries like a backpack, fits in the overhead bin.
Camera and tech
WANDRD PRVKE 21L
Holds the camera, laptop and every cable, and counts as my personal item.
Day to day
Bellroy Sling 7L
Phone, passport, wallet and a snack. That’s all I carry once I’ve checked in.
The small stuff
Packing
Packing cubes
The easiest way to make one bag work. Everything has a place, and repacking takes two minutes.
Power
A universal adapter
One that works everywhere beats a bag of country-specific plugs.
Power
A good power bank
For overnight buses, long travel days and maps that eat your battery.
The monthly letter. One honest email on the 1st, plus a free field guide.