FIELD TRIPS GEAR SUGGESTIONS

 

To avoid frustrating moments when you realize you forgot something, this list was generated by the experiences of seasoned trip participants. It is a checklist for SUGGESTIONS of helpful items. Overnight trips require more gear to handle a variety of weather and lighting conditions.

 

Day Before: 

• Format memory cards

• Charge batteries (at least 2)

• Test camera with memory card & battery

• Put memory card in camera

• Put charged battery in camera

• Clean Filters & Lenses

• Reset/Check:

          EV Value

          File Size Settings

          ISO Settings

          White Balance Settings                                           

• Check Correct Mode Setting & Sensor Dust

 

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

• Plan on the possibility of no cell coverage or GPS

• Local-area hospital/ urgent care facilities with GPS location & phone number

• Emergency cell contact list of all trip participants with emergency contacts

• Extra set of car keys of someone other than the driver to hold

 

PHOTOGRAPHY

• Camera rain cover or tall kitchen trash bag

• Extra batteries & charger 

• Extra lenses

• Extra memory cards

• Filters, including Neutral Density

• Headlamp/Flashlight

• Lens cap

• Lens cleaner / Lens cloth

• Manual or phone with on-line manual

• Remote

• Tripod

• USB Portable Charger 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Compass 

• Flashlight

• Gaffer Tape 

• Handwarmers

• Insect Repellent   

• Knife or branch cutter

• Rain Gear

• Snake bite kit

• Sun Screen

• Sunglasses       

 

CLOTHING

• Hat for sun / wind

• Reflective or see-in-the-dark clothing or tape

• Rain gear

 

PERSONAL GEAR

• Aspirin

• Band-aids

• Energy bars

• First Aid kit

• Foldable chair

• Pillow