MY GEAR

My gear is chosen for a specific purpose. It must be robust, dependable, and perform in challenging environments. Most equipment choices are personal preferences and based on your own specific needs and requirements. I have outlined what gear and equipment that I have chosen, but my list does continually evolve. I have not only outlined my photography and videography gear, but more importantly my supporting equipment that keeps me alive, comfortable, safe and productive while in the field. Here is some of the equipment that I use…

WINTER / 4-SEASON BACKCOUNTRY GEAR:

• Tent (Winter): Hilleberg Keron 3 GT or Hilleberg Allak 3

• Sleeping Bag (Winter): Feathered Friends Snowbunting

• Sleeping Pad (Winter): Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Sleeping Pad

• Stove (Winter / High Altitude): MSR WhisperLite or MSR XGK

• Skis: Fischer Excursion 88 with Rottefella NNN BC Bindings

• Snowshoes: MSR Lightning Ascent

• Boots: LaSportiva Nepal Evo GTX

• Avalanche Shovel: BCA Bomber B1 (my lightweight option)

SUMMER / 3-SEASON BACKCOUNTRY GEAR:

• Tent (Single Person): Hilleberg Akto or Hilleberg Rogen 2

• Sleeping Quilt (Summer): Feathered Friends Flicker 30 UL

• Sleeping Pad (Summer): Sea to Summit Ultralight Insulated

• Stove (Summer): MSR Windburner or
  MSR Pocket Rocket Stove Kit

• Stove (Alternate): Trangia Spirit / Triangle

GENERAL HIKING AND BACKCOUNTRY GEAR:

• Backpack (High Capacity): Eberlestock Destroyer V60 /
  Battleship V90 (both in OD Green)

• Backpack (Lightweight): Osprey Atmos AG 65

• Water Filter: Katadyn Hiker Microfilter or Platypus Gravity Works (Bag)

• Trekking Poles: Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork

• Utility Knife: Leatherman Skeletool or Lightweight Gerber Dime

• Headlamp: Petzl TIKKA

• Notebook: Rite in the Rain Journal

• Shoes: LaSportiva Wildcat (best hiking shoes in my opinion)

SAFETY, COMMUNICATION and ACCESSORY GEAR:

• InReach Mini GPS and Satellite Communicator

• Apple iPhone 15 Pro - with Satellite SOS Function

• Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass (Global Needle - works anywhere)

• Avalanche Beacon: BCA Tracker 3

• Emergency Shelter: SOL HD Emergency Blanket

• First Aid Kit: Adventure Medical Kits Hiker (some modifications)

• Binoculars: Vortex Viper HD 10X50

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY GEAR:

PHOTOGRAPHY:

• Primary Camera (Landscape): Sony A7RV

• Primary Camera (Wildlife): Sony A1

• Super Tele Wildlife Zoom Lens: Sony 200-600 G OSS

• Wide Angle Lens: Sony 16-35 f/2.8 GM II

• Standard Lens: Sony 24-70 f/2.8 GM II

• Standard Telephoto: Sony 70-200 f/4 G OSS II

• Main Tripod: RRS TVC-34L Heavy!! … but super stable

• Lightweight Tripod: RRS TQC-14

• Ballheads: BH-55 / BH-30

VIDEO:

• Primary Video Camera: Sony A7CR

• Secondary Video Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket Creator Combo

• Secondary Video Camera: DJI Osmo Action 4

• Main Video Lens: Sigma 16-28 f/2.8 DG DN

• Main Microphone: Sony ECM-B1M Shotgun Mic

• Remote / Lav Mic: DJI Mic

• Sound Recorder: Zoom H5 4-Track Recorder

• Drone: DJI Mini Pro 4

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