Gear Essentials For Going Light: 2025 Edition

I'm heading back to Patagonia, which means long treks and lots of time with my pack on my back. This is a great reason to get back to just taking the absolute essential gear for photography and trekking, and packing as light as possible.

0:00 Intro
1:53 Why Take Less
3:20 The Pack
6:40 The Gear
8:07 Camera & Lenses
12:16 Filters
13:44 Tripod & Ballhead
15:01 Clothing (weather protection)
16:56 Conclusion

If you’d like to join me for a landscape photography workshop, my 2026 trips are just about to open. Check my website for more information https://www.andymumford.com/workshops/

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Camera & Lens:
Fujifilm X-T5 https://amzn.to/3A1wzWn
SIgma 10-18mm https://amzn.to/3JIhNbm
Fujifilm XF16-50mm https://amzn.to/4lSyYc4
Fujifilm XF55-200mm hhttps://amzn.to/4cWh58b


L Brackets & Straps:
Op Tech Camera strap (small) https://amzn.to/3jcx5eG
Op Tech Camera strap (large) https://amzn.to/3HFucg4
X-T5 L Bracket https://amzn.to/3kKyrh7


Filming
DJI Action 4 https://amzn.to/3JEsyLI
DJI Mic 2 Transmitter https://amzn.to/4bjT2Ok
DJI Mini Extension Rod for Action 4 https://amzn.to/44mEXNS


Tripod:
Leofoto LS-284CL (custom model, and only available in South Africa) https://landscapegear.co.za/collections/leofoto-photo/products/leofoto-ranger-ls-284c-and-lh-30-carbon-fiber-tripod-kit
Really Right Stuff BH-30 Ballhead https://amzn.to/3H8qoSY
Really Right Stuff B2 40 LR Clamp https://reallyrightstuff.com/b240lr/


Filters:
KASE Revolution Magnetic filters https://kasefilters.com/ref/AndyMumford/


Bags & Pouches:
Deuter Futura 32 https://amzn.to/3Yk2sFM
Deuter Camera Box One https://amzn.to/3REouza
SD Card wallet https://amzn.to/2Wzc8v2
AA Battery pouch https://amzn.to/3ckkPjA


Bits & Piecies
Yeti Yonder Water Bottle https://amzn.to/3WhUmx5
Op Tech Rainsleeve https://amzn.to/3Rd1INR
Leatherman pocket knife https://amzn.to/3AQaAQK
Black Diamond Headlamp https://amzn.to/3xAnpfV
Fizan Lightweight Trekking Poles https://amzn.to/3Ylop7n



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