What’s in my bag?

These are the accessories, resources, & camera gear I use to travel, make videos, and run my business.

MY CAMERA GEAR

Sony A7siii

This is my main camera. Full-frame Mirrorless Camera, that is light and great low-light capabilities.

Rode VideoMic Pro

High quality compact microphone.

Make sure you use it with the Rode DeadCat for maximum quality.

Sony FE 16-35 Lens F2.8

My everyday vlogging lens because it’s wide and incredible in low light.

Best lens for the Gareth Eats food videos.

Rode Wireless Go II

I switch to lav mics for noisy environments and indoor acoustics for noise and echo control.

I don’t like how the box look so I got two Rode Lav mics to connect to the system.

Sony 24-240 Lens F3.5-63

This is my sniper. When I want close up shots in urban environments without being obnoxiously close. It’s also great for a do-all nature lens.

DJI Mavic Pro II

Drone footage in your videos immediately improves the production quality.

There are newer versions from DJI, but this is the one I use and I’m happy with.

Also, get the “fly more kit” - it’s worth it.

Sony 100-400 Lens F4.5-5.6 GM

An absolute beast of a lens that is best for animals, sports, and nature.

p.s. This image is not to scale, it’s big.

GoPro HERO 12

Truthfully, I don’t use my GoPro often. It’s good for action shots, underwater, and unique perspectives, but I’m trying to minimize my kit as much as possible.

However, I know other creators who ONLY use a GoPro, so it’s all personal preference.

TECH & ACCESSORIES

Apple MacBook Pro

Invest in a fast computer to make editing 1000% more efficient.

I currently have the 16-inch 2021 Apple Macbook Pro with Apple M1 Max, 64 GB

Manfrotto 60” Action Tripod

High quality, lightweight tripod that’s easy to pack and does the job for most scenes. It’s just not great for severe conditions or when using the 100-400 lens.

SanDisk 4TB Extreme SSD

I used the LaCie Rugged Hard Drives for many years, but recently upgraded to these little monsters because they’re just faster and smaller.

Joby GorillaPod

I’ve used this more recently for the Gareth Eats food channel to place on a table while eating. It’s also good for quick setups and unique perspectives.

Sony TOUGH Memory Card

They’re expensive and they're fast. I’ve also used the SanDisk Extreme Pro cards, but they aren’t as powerful (but still good and much cheaper).

Anker Portable Charger

This beast charges everything, including my laptop - A lifesaver for long road trips, train travel or anywhere you don’t have access to (safe) outlets.

Sony Rechargeable Battery

I work with three charged batteries at all times. I also recommend a dual charger that doesn't come with it.

Universal Power Adaptor

A must-have for international travel, especially if you’re visiting multiple countries in a short period of time.

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Dakine Split Roller Suitcase

I’ve used one suitcase for the past 14+ years of long-term world travel. This is it. I’ll never use anything else.

Travel Deeper T-Shirts

WARNING: If you wear these shirts you will 100% find yourself in amazing adventures.

Native Deodorant

I used Mitchum for many years but I’m trying to do better about the chemicals I put on or in my body.

Sunscreen

Get yourself a good quality, natural sunscreen to protect your skin. I wish I paid more attention to this sooner.

Dakine Carry On Roller

Please, STOP with the plan black suitcases that look exactly the same as every other traveler in this history of travel.

Icebreakers Merino Wool

My go-to base layer for cold climates and outdoor adventures like chasing wolves in Canada with Wildlife Photographers.

Gold Bond Body Powder

Gentleman, you know what I’m talking about.

Ben’s 100 Tick & Insect Repellent

I never used to wear bug spray, and then the deadly parasite happened. Now I don’t travel to the tropics without it.

Lowpro Camera Backpack

Finding the perfect camera bag is like finding a soulmate, and this one is pretty close. I even introduced her to my mom.

Exofficio Boxer Briefs

The only underwear I will ever wear.

Burts Bees Lip Balm

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TSA Approved Lock

Unfortunately, at certain airports around the world people can go through your bag.

Brevitē Jumper Camera Backpack

I store this in my big suitcase and use it as a day pack for city exploration when fly under the radar.

Reef Sandals

PRO TIP: Invest in a good quality sandal while traveling. Useful on the beach, in public showers, or on laundry day.

Imodium

I’m not a doctor, but I can tell you from personal experience, this is a lifesaver.

Travel Deeper Water Bottle

I bring a water bottle everywhere I go so I decided to make my own perfect version. Yeti quality stainless steel.

TOOLS FOR BUSINESS & VIDEO

Adobe Creative Suite

This is the backbone of everything I create. I use Premiere Pro and After Effects for editing videos, and Photoshop/Lightroom for photos.

TubeBuddy

Until YouTube allows for A/B testing within the Ceator Studio (backend), I will continue to use TubeBuddy for advanced analytics.

Shopify

This is the platform I use to sell the Travel Deeper merch. It is very easy to use and I designed the site in just three days.

Epidemic Sound

This is where I get all my royalty free music from. You can also try Artlist or MusicBed, but I like the searchability of Epidemic best.

Squarespace

The site you are on right now is built on the Squarespace platform. It’s super easy to use for a non-developer like myself.

NordVPN

Every traveler should be using a VPN to protect their information while using WIFI in public, both abroad and at your neighborhood coffee shop.

Teachable

Teachable is the platform I use to host my Solo Travel course. There are other cheaper alternatives, but I found this one had the most comprehensive tools.

Fiverr

Great place to find help for projects I can’t do myself, or don’t want to spend too much time on (i.e. motion graphics).

TOOLS FOR TRAVEL

Lingoda

My preferred language learning program right now. They have the Language Sprint Challenge, which focuses on learning the language through actually speaking!

Kayak

A good place to find flights. I search here, Booking.com, Google Flights, and Priceline whenever I’m booking a new flight.

SafetyWing

My preferred travel insurance. I have also used WorldNomads in the past and SafetyWing is now supported by their policies as well.

Booking.com

One of the biggest travel search engines for hotels, rental cars, and flights. Check here when you’re doing your trip planning.

Hotels.com

My preferred booking site for hotels because you can actually reach a human being when you’re on the road to help you book (or cancel) something last minute.

Uber

If you’re new to travel, let me tell you that you can use Uber in many countries around the world. 90% of the time, It’s cheaper and safer than taking a taxi.

Vrbo

A good alternative to Airbnb. I have booked with Vrbo in Norway, Iceland, Croatia, and Egypt. I would search on both Airbnb and Vrbo to find good deals.

BetterHelp

Mental health above everything. Traveling solo can sometimes take a toll on your mental health (loneliness, uncertainty, etc). Try BetterHelp if you ever need a hand.

Disclosure: Many of the links on this page are affiliate links, meaning that if you decide to make a purchase, at no extra cost to you, I will earn a small commission. That being said, everything I recommend on this page is because I use it myself. I am NOT sponsored or paid to add products here (except for TravelDeeper.shop of course 😉)

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