Comments on: What to take on a nature photography hiking excursion http://www.thelensflare.com/blog/2008/what-to-take-on-a-nature-photography-hiking-excursion Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:34:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Alfresco http://www.thelensflare.com/blog/2008/what-to-take-on-a-nature-photography-hiking-excursion#comment-216 Alfresco Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:38:45 +0000 http://www.thelensflare.com/blog/2008/what-to-take-on-a-nature-photography-hiking-excursion#comment-216 Good advice, Brian. I would add: A cellphone, on a network that is most likely to provide coverage for the area you're going into. And possibly a backup phone. A person to contact via cellphone or radio at specific scheduled times. GMRS/FRS channels may not be monitored in many remote areas. And remember, GMRS radios and cellphones are pretty much line-of-sight devices, and will require being on high ground to reach any distance. Extra batteries for all the electronics and flashlights, and possibly a solar charger. If using a GPS, remember to benchmark the location of your vehicle. It's fine to know where you are, but much better to know how to get back where you came from. A couple butane lighters, in addition to waterproof matches. A thermal blanket, a poncho, and nylon cord or extra bootlaces. A big, sharp lockback or sheath knife. And possibly the most useful item to have along, another person with good outdoor skills. Good advice, Brian. I would add:

A cellphone, on a network that is most likely to provide coverage for the area you’re going into. And possibly a backup phone.

A person to contact via cellphone or radio at specific scheduled times. GMRS/FRS channels may not be monitored in many remote areas. And remember, GMRS radios and cellphones are pretty much line-of-sight devices, and will require being on high ground to reach any distance.

Extra batteries for all the electronics and flashlights, and possibly a solar charger.

If using a GPS, remember to benchmark the location of your vehicle. It’s fine to know where you are, but much better to know how to get back where you came from.

A couple butane lighters, in addition to waterproof matches.

A thermal blanket, a poncho, and nylon cord or extra bootlaces.

A big, sharp lockback or sheath knife.

And possibly the most useful item to have along, another person with good outdoor skills.

]]> By: TLF Nature Photography Blog » Nature Photography Equipment http://www.thelensflare.com/blog/2008/what-to-take-on-a-nature-photography-hiking-excursion#comment-137 TLF Nature Photography Blog » Nature Photography Equipment Mon, 12 May 2008 18:05:37 +0000 http://www.thelensflare.com/blog/2008/what-to-take-on-a-nature-photography-hiking-excursion#comment-137 [...] In addition to camera equipment, you’ll need a good pack. There are backpacks available that combine a pack with a camera bag for about $200.  Since you’ll be doing a lot of hiking, it’s good to limit how bulky your equipment can be.  Also, consider buying a monopod to help stabilize your photos.  Monopods can be doubled up as a walking stick or can be stored away in your pack.  You’ll also need food and water while hiking and other safty precautions, which is described in detail in my article titled, what to take on a nature photography hiking excursion. [...] […] In addition to camera equipment, you’ll need a good pack. There are backpacks available that combine a pack with a camera bag for about $200.  Since you’ll be doing a lot of hiking, it’s good to limit how bulky your equipment can be.  Also, consider buying a monopod to help stabilize your photos.  Monopods can be doubled up as a walking stick or can be stored away in your pack.  You’ll also need food and water while hiking and other safty precautions, which is described in detail in my article titled, what to take on a nature photography hiking excursion. […]

]]> By: Art57 http://www.thelensflare.com/blog/2008/what-to-take-on-a-nature-photography-hiking-excursion#comment-17 Art57 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:59:44 +0000 http://www.thelensflare.com/blog/2008/what-to-take-on-a-nature-photography-hiking-excursion#comment-17 Great article.Planning ahead is always the best insurance policy. Great article.Planning ahead is always the best insurance policy.

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