Essentials

Discussion

18 replies

Posted by Paul Gibbs on March 5, 2007 at 2:53 PM

A friend asked me what do i take with me to do photography when out and about, which got me thinking...

So, you have a camera (and lenses), compactflash cards, tripod/monopod. But what else do you think YOU need for wildlife photography?

My 2 for this is a bottle of water and a bird book.

Posted by Dave Courtenay on March 5, 2007 at 2:55 PM

Binoculars have to be number 1

Posted by Chris Lloyd on March 5, 2007 at 3:09 PM

Hi Paul,

A good question, I guess waterproof clothing to make lying down in the mud and wet that bit more bearable.

Regards Chris
www.c-m-l.com

Posted by Paul Hillion on March 5, 2007 at 3:14 PM

My thermos flask, nothing beats a nice cup of tea and a digestive

Posted by jack chapman on March 5, 2007 at 3:20 PM

nothing like bombay mix when you're in the cold, im guessing it's the spice

Posted by John Chapman on March 5, 2007 at 3:22 PM

I agree with Dave 100% Paul

John
Aberdeen

Posted by szekiat chan on March 5, 2007 at 3:28 PM

don't forget that 24 bottles of beer! Actually, i've somehow survived ok without binos for the better part of the last 4 years.

Posted by Paul Gibbs on March 5, 2007 at 3:28 PM

Bombay mix thats a new one, doesnt the packet rustling put the animals off

Oh and i carry a monocular... its smaller than bins or a telescope...but i dont think is essential... whats that 500mm lens for

Posted by Jens Birch on March 5, 2007 at 3:56 PM

- Binoculars
- Camouflage clothes including hat
- Coffe

The priority order may vary depending on where and when I go.

Cheers, Jens.

Posted by Tom_W on March 5, 2007 at 4:00 PM

Binos
keyring red LED torch
Leatherman/knife
Flask/goodies

Posted by Graeme Lee on March 5, 2007 at 4:10 PM

Kitkat, flask and baghide

Posted by Justin on March 5, 2007 at 5:47 PM

Binoculars,flask of coffee,marmite sandwiches,penknife,compass (to see where the sun will rise and set) or a jacket in case the sun doesn't rise

Posted by Mike Smith on March 5, 2007 at 5:48 PM

Binoculars, camo clothing, tripod stool to save the knees and also a WWS waterproof padded mat when I have to kneel or sit down

Posted by Richard Tynan on March 5, 2007 at 6:02 PM

Justin said: "...marmite sandwiches..."

I take it they're for attracting badgers and squirrels, you surely wouldn't eat them yourself

For me: small binocs, warm/waterproof clothing, water, food and a big plastic bag to sit on or lie on for low level photography.

Posted by Justin on March 5, 2007 at 6:11 PM

I take it they're for baiting badgers and squirrels

LOL

Not a chance. A pit bull with a migraine still wouldn't get between me and my marmite sandwiches.Couldn't live without it

Posted by Paul Thomas on March 5, 2007 at 6:21 PM

Camo clothing
Wellies
WWS Mini Dome Hide
WWS sitting/kneeling mat
Ground sheet
Tripod
Water
Sandwiches
Binoculars
sometimes a monopod too

and on a good day I even remember to take the camera too

Posted by Paul Gibbs on March 5, 2007 at 7:13 PM

Funny the things you learn on a forum... Justin has a marmite fetish and Paul T brings a pack of sherpas when going shooting

Posted by Paul Hillion on March 5, 2007 at 7:22 PM

Amazing, I've not had a Marmite sandwich in years and after reading this I've just had to go downstairs for a round of Marmite & toast

Posted by Colin Pickett on March 6, 2007 at 6:28 AM

All of the above plus a Range Rover