<p>What to take is always a problem issue. When I'm traveling local (by car) I take it all, which in my case is relatively minimal but always adds up to a lot and it all get to go. Tripod, monopod, 2 camera bodies and lenses for both (one is a Canon 7d the other a small Fuji X-T1) plus a whole host of auxiliary stuff, most of which doesn't get used. Oh and then there is the MBPro.<br>
Plane trips domestic or OS I do try to be more disciplined but again rarely succeed. I have a small Lowepro roller bag which is so good and works so well it always seems to me like it was designed by Doctor Who.<br>
I always think carefully about taking a tripod because when I do it doesn't get used and when I don't take it I need it...no win there.<br>
In more recent times I have been more careful and chosen to travel lightly with just the X-T1. I and a couple of lens. Later I will kick myself about the shots I missed because this or that bit of gear wasn't with me. Such is life.<br>
But I have discovered there is a benefit to traveling light. Obviously, its a whole heap more comfortable, especially if like me you are getting on in years and the back is giving way. But also working with less is educational...I am convinced it has improved my photography. I have found that limited choices mean I have become more thoughtful about what I shoot.<br>
The zoom lens for instance (in my opinion) makes us lazy, most of us will have more than one in the bag so we have choice on top of choice. Prime lenses on the other hand make us work more carefully to achieve the easy option found with a zoom...plus they are lighter and have better optics.<br>
All that said, depending on what your shooting preferences are...wildlife, birds etc will mean that you will need to tote heavy equipment for a while to come yet.<br>
Regards, Mike</p>
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