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Podcast 006 | Backcountry Filmmaking and Photography

Nov 15, 2018 by Backpacking Light

Backcountry filmmaking and photography used to required thirty or more pounds of gear. Here’s how to produce great media at minimum weight!

andrew marshall, backcountry photography, camera, chris smead, filmmaking, photography, podcast, ryan jordan, video

Ultralight, Ultra-Performance Backcountry Electronics for 2018

Jul 14, 2018 by Ryan Jordan

I’ve been immersing myself in the study of backcountry electronics this year, including technologies for lighting, navigation, and photo/video. This article highlights some gear that I’m using this summer, and how I’m calculating, and managing rechargeable battery needs.

backcountry photography, electronics, garmin, headlamp, inreach, navigation, Petzl, photography, sony, training

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Ultralight Video Gear (According To Chris)

Mar 24, 2017 by chris smead

Chris Smead, who produces Backpackinglight.com’s “According to Chris” video series, goes through his ultralight video gear.

according to chris, backcountry photography, photography, video

Universal TrailPix Trekking Pole Tripod Review

Mar 9, 2016 by Jeff Burns

The Universal TrailPix, two trekking poles, and one additional pole make a tripod capable of holding a compact or small DSLR camera. The TrailPix consists of a triangular and mostly flat piece of aluminum with three holes in it for trekking poles. Thumbscrews secure the poles in place.

photography, universal trailpix

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