Travel Photography Gear
The lightweight photography, filmmaking, and vlogging gear I actually use while travelling full-time around Australia.
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Travel Photography & Vlogging Gear I Actually Use
After more than 10 years of travel and photography across 100+ countries, I’ve learned that the best gear isn’t always the most expensive — it’s the gear you actually want to carry and rely on day after day.
Over time, I’ve used different systems and tried all kinds of setups, but these days I keep things much simpler. I look for gear that gives me strong image quality, travels well, works reliably in changing conditions, and genuinely earns its place in my bag.
This page is a full breakdown of the travel photography, filmmaking, and vlogging gear I use while living and travelling full-time around Australia. From cameras and lenses to filters, tripods, editing gear, and accessories, everything here is part of the setup I actually use on the road.
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Jump to each section below to explore the travel photography, vlogging, and editing gear I use on the road.
Travel Vlogging Setup
Over the years, I’ve learned that the best vlogging gear isn’t about having the biggest setup — it’s about having gear that doesn’t get in your way. When I’m travelling full-time and filming solo, I need a setup that’s lightweight, quick to grab, and versatile enough to handle anything from hiking and fishing to exploring new places or walking through a city.
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is at the centre of my setup because it’s incredibly small, but the quality you get from it is unreal for the size. It’s the camera I carry everywhere because it never feels like a burden, whether I’m filming around camp, on the road, or out exploring.
For aerial shots, the DJI Mini 5 Pro is hands down the best travel drone I’ve used. It’s compact enough to fit in a small shoulder bag, easy to take on planes, and light enough to bring on hikes — which means I can always capture that extra perspective without overpacking.
I also carry the DJI Osmo Action 6 as a backup and adventure camera. It’s perfect for tougher conditions — whether I’m snorkelling, fishing, hiking in the wet, or filming more unique angles I wouldn’t risk with my main camera. Together, this is the small, lightweight vlogging setup I rely on day-to-day while travelling Australia.
My Current Travel Vlogging Gear:
Vlogging Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Action Camera: DJI Oso Action 6 Pro
Drone: DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo
Wireless Microphone: DJI Mic Mini
Travel Photography Gear
For my photography and higher-quality video work, this is the camera and lens setup I rely on most. I’ve been using Fujifilm since 2014, starting with the original X-T1, and over the years I’ve stuck with the system because it strikes a really good balance between image quality, size, reliability, and usability for travel.
The Fujifilm ecosystem is lightweight, dependable, and well suited to shooting on the road. It gives me the flexibility to capture everything from landscapes and wildlife to more controlled video work, without carrying a heavy setup that slows me down.
When it comes to lenses, I’ve chosen to use Sigma. While they don’t have quite the same build quality as Fujifilm lenses, for me it comes down to the balance between size, weight, performance, and cost. The Sigma f/2.8 lenses give me strong low-light performance in a much more compact and affordable package, which makes a big difference when travelling full-time.
The Sigma 16–300mm is my most versatile lens and the one I’ll often take when I want a single, all-in-one option — especially for hiking or trips where I want to keep things simple. The other lenses in my kit cover a similar focal range but deliver higher image and video quality, at the trade-off of extra weight and cost. For me, this setup is the right balance between flexibility, quality, and practicality on the road.
My Current Camera Gear For Travel:
Main Camera: Fujifilm X-T4
Everyday Lens: Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7
Wide Angle Lens: Sigma 10-20mm f/2.8
Mid-Range Zoom Lens: Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8
Telephoto Lens: Fujifilm 70-300 F4-5.6
Night Photo Lens: Sigma 15mm F1.4 DC
Camera Filters
When it comes to filters, I like to keep things simple and only carry what I actually use. For me, a CPL (polarising filter) is essential — it’s one of the easiest ways to improve your images by cutting through haze, glare, reflections, and bringing out more colour and contrast in the scene.
I’ve used Freewell filters for the past decade because they’re simple, effective, and great quality. Their magnetic system is ideal camera gear for travel, making it quick and easy to swap filters in the field without slowing down the shooting process.
My Current Filter Kit:
ND Filters: Freewell VND Filters
Polarising Filter: Freewell CPL Filter
Step Up Rings: Freewell Step-Up Rings
Osmo Action Filter: Freewell Polarising Filter
Drone Filters: Freewell Everyday Filter
Tripods & Mounts
When it comes to tripods, I’m always trying to find the right balance between stability and weight. I’d highly recommend spending the extra money on a carbon fibre tripod — they’re lighter, stronger, better quality, and much better suited to travel and outdoor use.
I also carry a smaller lightweight hiking tripod, which has been perfect for beach days, mountain hikes, and keeping my setup as light as possible. On top of that, I use a few smaller flexible tripods and clamps to get unique angles while filming in the van, around camp, in cities, or out on the trail.
My Current Tripods:
Everyday Tripod: Sirui Carbon Fiber Tripod AM-254
Hiking Tripod: SIRUI AM-225 5-Sections Lightweight Tripod
Photography Tripod: SIRUI AM-284 Carbon Fiber Tripod
Flexible Tripod: Ulanzi Flexi Tripod
Clamps: Smallrig Clamp Kit
Super Clamp: Smallrig Super Clamp
Editing Setup
My editing setup is all about being small, simple, durable, and fast enough to keep up with full-time travel. I didn’t want a system that would slow me down or create more friction in the workflow — I wanted something reliable that could handle editing, planning, content management, and the day-to-day work that comes with running everything on the road.
Living and travelling full-time, I rely heavily on my laptop every single day. It’s not just for editing videos and photos — it’s also where I plan, organise, upload, and run the business. Apple’s Pro systems definitely come at a price, but they’re built for a reason, and for me it’s been worth the investment long-term.
I also run multiple external SSDs to speed up the workflow, stay organised, reduce backlog, and keep everything moving as efficiently as possible. It’s a big upfront cost, but it’s one of those parts of the setup I’m genuinely thankful for every day.
My Current Editing Setup:
Laptop: MacBook Pro 16″ M4 48GB/1TB
MacBook Case: Urban Armor Gear Plyo Case
SSD’s: Crucial X10 Portable SSD
Travel SSD’s: SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
Keyboard + Mouse: Logitech MX Keys S Combo
USB Hub: Satechi 7-in-1 USB-C Pro Slim
USB-C Hub: Satechi USB-C Hub 4-in-1
YouTube Music + Animations: Envato Elements
Content Creator Gear
When it comes to accessories, I keep it simple — if it doesn’t make my life easier on the road, it doesn’t stay in the bag. Everything I carry has to be useful on a regular basis, not something that only gets used once or twice a year.
One of the standout pieces in my setup is my Atlas Packs camera backpack. It’s easily one of the best hiking and adventure camera bags I’ve used. Mine has travelled to over 50 countries and thousands of mountains, and it’s been put through just about every condition you can imagine. It’s properly tried and tested, and it’s gear I trust.
Beyond that, it’s the small everyday items that make a difference — things like camera straps, SD cards, and accessories for the Action 6 that allow me to capture more unique and creative angles. These are the pieces that help keep everything running smoothly and make it easier to create engaging content on the road.
Content Creator Gear Accessories:
Hiking/Camera Backpack: Atlas Adventure Pack
Camera SD Cards: Sandisk Extreme Pro
Drone / DJI SD Cards: Sandisk Extreme Pro MicroSD
Microphone: RØDE VideoMicro II Ultra-Compact
USB-C Battery Charger: SmallRig NP-W235LCD Charger
Camera Strap: Peak Design Camera Strap
Camera Strap Anchors: Peak Design Links Anchors
Osmo Action Accessories: Neck Strap, Magnetic Quick Release,
Dive Mask, Magnetic Mount & Floating Grip.
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