📷 ⛺ Full-Time Wilderness Photographer & Hiker 🏔️ My goal is to teach you everything I know about landscape photography, hiking & the creative process. ⛅ Each year I spend 9 months hiking in the wilderness, living out of a tent, & chasing light.
Your knowledge and love of photography and backpacking really come through in all your videos. I can tell you it's very much appreciated. One question - do you have a link for the compression socks? I believe they are a newer addition to your list. Thanks!
Thanks Dave for the comprehensive breakdown! I'd like to search for the windpants but I believe the link on your pdf points to a different brand maybe?
Thank you for such specific and detailed advice. I especially appreciate your explanation for each piece - why you chose that particular brand or weight, etc., even color coding different weights. Very valuable information. @blivieriphoto we did the bread-bag in the boots too when we played outside in the winter. Also wore a pair of Dad's socks because they were longer and heavier.
Very useful tips. Out of curiosity, do you not pack any type of rain gear (umbrella, poncho)? I get the part about some types of gear wetting out, or causing you to sweat enough to defeat the purpose.
No I don't. If you're just day hiking and it's cold and wet conditions it would make sense to use goretex. Umbrella and poncho are a big pain on the trail:)
Great information Dave. At this point I am not sure if I would take a multi day hike but even if I don't your information is good for a one day hike for layering ideas and keeping warm and dry.
Very good video. I hike a lot; nothing beats wool garments, even in summer. I'm sure you know this, but for others: One important thing to remember is to avoid letting wool garments dry on your body if you can. I use wool more or less every day, and when I come in after being out, I always change and hang to dry. That way you can wear it for long before you need to wash it. I would never go on an overnight or longer hike without a wool hat (if you don't have a hood :) ) - 30 % of heat loss is from the head. Here in Norway there is a company that makes "zip longs" - these are merino trousers with zippers along the legs, so you can take them on or off without taking off your boots.
A gear recommendation question: for filters, do you get the size of your largest lens (e.g., 82mm for your 14-30mm f/4) or do you get one size up (e.g., 95mm) and use a step-up ring to avoid vignetting at the widest angles (but then perhaps you can't use a lens hood - but I don't see one on your set up)? Also, what do you think of magnetic filters vs screw-on?
Here ya go: www.davemorrowphotography.com/p/whats-in-dave-morrows-camera-bag.html Lots of resources for you on my website:) No lens hood ever. Just use your hand when there is a sun flair
Thanks for putting great content. If you get an option to capture the rays, naturally, does do you make adjustments to the technique to get them in the original picture?.
Good Afternoon, David! I am a teacher in Indiana, and I'm starting to write a grant to be able to attend one of your workshops - hopefully next year. I am including the cost for equipment needed, but the list is a bit overwhelming for me. I have very little experience with the various types of things mentioned, and I'm not even sure what they all are/do. I was wondering if you could give me a 'ballpark' figure for purchasing the things needed: Nikkon, lenses, backpacking, filters, tripods, computer hardware/software, etc. I've been trying to add up individual items, but I'm not really sure I have everything on the list. I would appreciate any help/advice you could offer. My deadline is September 9th. Thank you!
Depends on the temps and conditions. Base weight anywhere from 10-16 lbs temp dependent. Camera gear 5 lbs. Food, 2 lbs per day. Here ya go; www.davemorrowphotography.com/backpacking-checklist
I just subscribed to a guy and he is awesome. What a great teacher and a lot to learn from him. Nice, down to earth and relaxed type of guy. His name is Dave Morrow. Cheers! 🥂
Having learned with film and no money was a great way to learn camera settings. LOL. Great content Dave, I'm always excited to see your videos show up.
