My Travel Gear
My Travel Gear
Over the years, travelers often stop me—sometimes in a medieval square, sometimes by email—asking what camera I carry, which drone I trust, or what bits of gear make the journey smoother. So I’ve gathered a short list of travel essentials to help you get started on your own adventures.
This isn’t every gadget in my suitcase. Think of it more as a peek inside the top layer — the tried-and-true favorites that have earned their place after miles of cobblestones, train platforms, and dusty back roads.
If you’re curious about any of this gear, just ask. I’m always happy to talk shop — especially when it helps you travel smarter and pack lighter, feel free to ask me!
My Travel Camera
This is my current go-to camera for most of the photography I do in my travels. You can see some photo samples in my Gallery, although most of the pictures on my site were taken with the older X-T2 model.
I’m now using the newer and better X-T5 version, but I still have a lot to learn before I master this thing. I love to take pictures with the Fuji X-series cameras and the prices are quite a bit lower than what you’d normally pay for a kitted out DLSR.
My Travel Camera
My Drone
I use an Insta360 Ace Pro for underwater photos and such. It has a 1/1.3″ sensor and much better color accuracy than my old GoPro 7.
I only upgraded to the Insta360 recently though, so a lot of the underwater pics on my blog were taken with my older GoPro.
Underwater Camera
I use an Insta360 Ace Pro for underwater photos and such. It has a 1/1.3″ sensor and much better color accuracy than my old GoPro 7.
I only upgraded to the Insta360 recently though, so a lot of the underwater pics on my blog were taken with my older GoPro.
Dry Bag
I love this dry bag and I will probably never use another brand. The 30 liter Earth Pak bag has kept my electronics safe from water in some of the most bizarre and extreme situations while island hopping in Indonesia and the Philippines.
Hammock
This hammock folds down into a small package, making it super portable for hiking. I’ve used one of these with great success on some epic backpacking trips like the Kalalau Trail in Hawaii.
Truck Tent
I love this tent and it’s the perfect way to travel the United States on a budget. One time I slept in my Napier truck tent for 6 months and drove 20,000 miles in 8 states, hiking and filming scenic places all over the US. This tent kept me safe and dry through lots of bad storms and temperatures as low as 20 °F (-6 °C) in the mountains. Plus it just looks awesome!
Travel Adapter
This travel adapter works in 180+ countries. So far, I haven’t found a destination where it doesn’t work! It has 4 USB ports and it’s 120W, so it has enough power to charge laptops through USB-C. If you’re looking for a cheaper adapter that’s also good, here is what my wife uses.
About Me
Hello there! I’m John, an American who’s been traveling the world for the past 8 years.
Our journeys take us to destinations all over the world.
Please join us!
