Braving the Wild: The Camera Gear I Trusted for A 50 Mile Backpacking Trip

What camera gear do you bring when you’re hiking 50 miles into the wilderness? In this episode of Kevin Deal Photography, I break down the gear I chose to carry on a multi-day backpacking trip—and more importantly, why I chose it.

From lightweight camera bodies and versatile lenses to power management and weather protection, I’ll walk you through everything I packed to strike the balance between image quality and endurance. If you’re a photographer planning a long trek and wondering what’s worth the weight, this one’s for you.

📷 Gear highlights
🎒 Backpack loadout
⚖️ Weight vs functionality
🔋 Battery & storage strategy
🌦️ Preparing for the elements

Let’s hit the trail—with a camera in hand.

0:00 Intro
1:56 The Context of the Trip
3:00 Camera Choice For the Trip
6:57 Lens Choice Combination Show them
7:20 Card Selection
7:47 Camera Bag Choice
8:55 Slide Show / Lens Image Examples (zoom slides put metadata in)
11:02 Verdict on Camera Choice
11:59 Verdict on Lens Choices
14:22 Verdict on Filters and Lens Hoods
15:34 Verdict on Outfitting My iPhone For Video Capture
16:10 Verdict on Bringing a Tripod
16:41 Verdict On Card Choices
17:32 Verdict On Camera Bag Choice
18:00 Verdict On Camera Mounting and Protection
18:55 Verdict On My Battery Strategy
19:16 Recap | What I Learned and What I Would Do Differently

Gear Used On My Trek

Fuji X-H2
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Tamron 17-70 f/2.8
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Fuji XF70-300 f/4-5.6
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Fuji XF8mm f/3.5
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Nomatic McKinon Cube
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Peak Designs Camera Clip
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Peak Designs Shell
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Prograde Iridium CF Express Type B Card
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Prograde Cobalt SD Card
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Prograde CF Express Reader
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Carabiner Clips
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My review of the Fuji X-H2
   • My Journey With The Fuji XH2: Long Term Re...  

My review of the XF8mm f/3.5
   • Wide, Sharp, Frustrating: My Fuji XF8mm f/...  

My review of the Fuji XF70-300 f/4-5.6
   • Is It Worth It? Fuji XF70-300 f4-5.6 Real ...  

My review of the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8
   • The Best Practical Zoom For Fuji? Tamron 1...  

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