Gear For Trecking Photography

By Bernard Languillier
There are as many types of photography as there are photographers. These specialties differ in terms of subject, style, shooting locations, environmental characteristics,… but also in terms of the equipment required to maximize performance.
I hear that cameras and lenses are important, some would even claim that the brand of your memory card matters. A lot has been written about tripods and heads as well. I find my cable release to be an essential element of my kit also.
Now how about that other gear that enables us to reach the great locale from where we will be shooting the next cover page of National Geographic or Vogue?
I do what I call trekking photography, that differs significantly from climbing photography or hiking photography. The gear I need differs a bit from the posh hairstyle and old jeans that appear to be key aspects of fashion photography.
So as someone who likes gear, loves the cold but hate discomfort, can carry a lot but doesn’t ...