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559-909-5208 

 
Tulare, California  93274  

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     The following list could never be complete.  It's just my list ... feel free to add your particular items to your list.  On one side of a small card I have my check list printed, on the other side is a set of hyperfocal distances for my lens - I laminate the card, then I keep the card in my photo vest and consult it while packing for trips.  I hope this list might help you remember all the important things that need to travel with you.  Some of these are seasonal suggestions.
 
Camera Equipment / Misc   General Equipment / Misc
 
Camera Bags, Hard Cases, Photo Vest, Backpack
I keep my 500mm F4 in its case during extended travel.

    
c Tamron Camera Bag
    
c Tamron Camera Bag
    
c Nikon Hard Case with 500mm Lens
    
c Tundra Hard Case with extra bodies, radios, etc.
    
c Vestrap by Nikon Photo Vest
    
c Lowepro Photo Backpack
 
  All Battery Chargers and 6 Outlet Power Strip
Charge everything, every night.

    
c Camera Battery Charger D2X
    
c Camera Battery Charger D70
    
c Charger for my Epson Hard-drive
    
c Charger for my LI-ON Rechargeable AA Batteries
    
c Charger for my Midland Two-way Radios
 
Camera Bodies and Lenses
There have been times I've forgotten one.

    
c Nikon D2X body
    
c Nikon D70 body (Backup)
    
c 12-24mm Nikkor Lens F4
    
c 24-120mm VS Nikkor Lens F3.5
    
c 80-200mm Nikkor Lens F2.8
    
c 60mm Nikkor Lens F2.8 Macro
    
c 500mm Nikkor Lens F4
    
  Laptop Computer Case and Accessories
You should check your images at night on photo safaris so you can make any needed adjustments the next day.

    
c Laptop Computer
    
c Power cables, USB cables, TV cable
    
c Extra CD's or DVD's to backup images
    
c Wireless LAN Card for hotel internet connections
    
c 20' extension cord
    
c Mouse and pad
Tripods
I have broken one in the field before and I've had situations where others in my groups needed a better tripod.

    
c At least 2 extra quick-release plates
    
c Tool for tightening legs
    
c Small flat-bladed Screwdriver to tighten plates
    
c Midland Two-way Radios
    
c Bogen 055XB Tripod with 3038 Heavy Ballhead
    
c Bogen 055XB Tripod with 488RC0 Medium Ballhead
 
  Extra Clothing
For all possible weather conditions and extremes.  There is no reason not to have the right clothes with you.

     c Lowepro Shooting Gloves
    
c Tennis Shoes and Socks (travel comfort)
    
c Rain Poncho
    
c Extra Layered clothing
    
c Hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Chapstick
    
c Extra reading glasses
 
Tamrac Camera Bag Items
It usually takes two bags to have everything handy for me.

    
c Camera / Flash Manuals
    
c Camera Lenses
    
c Nikon SB-800 Flash
    
c Nikon MC-36 Remote Control / Timer
    
c Sekonic L-508 Light Meter
    
c 18% Gray Card
    
c Polarizing filters for Landscape lenses
    
c Extra 2700 mAh Rechargeable AA Batteries
    
c Cokin Filter holder and adapters
    
c Cokin 1 Stop and 2 Stop Split-ND Filters
    
c Lens cleaning fluid / cleaning papers
    
c Camera Digital Sensor Cleaners (3 packs)
    
c Extra USB Cable, Extra Camera-to-TV cable
    
c 5 Lexar Pro 8 Gig Compact Flash Cards
    
c Epson Portable Hard-drive  40 Gig  (old Model)
 
  Photography Support Equipment
Things that making getting the photos easier.

    
c Shooting Pillow or Beanbag (Car as a photo blind)
    
c Gardener's Knee Pads
    
c Hip Waders
    
c Snow shoes (seasonal)
    
c Midland two-way Radios
    
c Local topographic maps / road maps
    
c Can of Compressed Air
    
c Jeweler's Toolkit
    
c Binoculars
    
c Field Trip Notebook and pens
    
c Medium Blanket
    
c Rue Ultimate Blind (if needed)
    
c Camp stool and cushion (if needed)
Vestrap Photography Vest
Items I leave in the vest all the time.

    
c Hyperfocal Distance Chart
    
c Folded up large garbage bag
    
c Notepad and pen
    
c Extra band-aids
  Personal Items
Having an extra set of car keys can make a big difference.

    
c Extra set of car keys
    
c Mace (personal and camera protection)
    
c Extra Towel
    
c Ibuprofen and No-doze pills
    
c Money and Credit Cards for emergencies
    
c Cell Phone
    
c National Park Pass (Yearly)
    
c Folding Knife
    
c Extra Food, water, candy
 
    Car Storage Unit  (24"w by 15"d by 16"h)
I keep this storage unit in the back.  It has all the odds and ends for travel and emergencies.

    
c Car battery jumper cables
    
c Car pull straps (2)
    
c Folding shovel (army)
    
c Come-a-long winch
    
c Heavy leather gloves
    
c Run-all Flat Repair can
    
c Heavy sheath knife
    
c Flares
    
c First Aid Kit
    
c Tow hitch and receiver