Camera gear going to Africa.

[Scott Murray]

Why do people even bother going to Africa then? Not sure I like all those scary diseases!

I will show you with the photos I bring back

 

[Lou]

I like your lens choices.

Having only one body for a trip of this distance, uniqueness and expense, would make me nervous! I would add another body, even if it were only a light weight used D60!

Traveling light is a passion with me. I would minimize my clothes and other gear in favor of photography gear!

Suggestions for clothes: microfiber trousers, lightweight and washable almost anywhere. Best trousers: the convertible one that zip off at the knee- presto, long pants for chilly climes and Bermuda shorts for the heat of the day.

Wear a jacket with nice pockets and don't hesitate to load them up. You can take off the jacket and lay it on the x-ray table to go through the scanner!

Wear your heaviest clothes while flying: think shoes, pants, long sleeve shirts if included in your travel wardrobe.

Need a warm jacket: look at down vests and light weight down jackets: not the big parkas.

Luggage: a lightweight rectangular duffle bag and a camera/computer backpack.

Are you limited to just these two pieces or can you can a personal bag: i.e. a man bag? Maybe one of the Rick Steves shoulder bags?

 

[Scott Murray]

I like your lens choices.

Having only one body for a trip of this distance, uniqueness and expense, would make me nervous! I would add another body, even if it were only a light weight used D60!

Traveling light is a passion with me. I would minimize my clothes and other gear in favor of photography gear!

Suggestions for clothes: microfiber trousers, lightweight and washable almost anywhere. Best trousers: the convertible one that zip off at the knee- presto, long pants for chilly climes and Bermuda shorts for the heat of the day.

Wear a jacket with nice pockets and don't hesitate to load them up. You can take off the jacket and lay it on the x-ray table to go through the scanner!

Wear your heaviest clothes while flying: think shoes, pants, long sleeve shirts if included in your travel wardrobe.

Need a warm jacket: look at down vests and light weight down jackets: not the big parkas.

Luggage: a lightweight rectangular duffle bag and a camera/computer backpack.

Are you limited to just these two pieces or can you can a personal bag: i.e. a man bag? Maybe one of the Rick Steves shoulder bags?

The quantity of bags and their weight is highlighted, and they are strict on what I can bring. Luckily one of my bags separates into a large back pack and a day back pack with water bladder capability. I am going clothes shopping this week, and aim is light weight breathable fabric. Not going to be cheap but will be worth it.