Kaiser 
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Update for the 3-4 of you that care! 🤣 After much consternation, I’ve packed my bags for 2 weeks in #Scotland. The #PeakDesign bag is a little heavier than I prefer, but with the capture clip it will be the most functional by far, as it will allow me to be hands-free to hold maps, get water, etc. There’s a handful of things in it (as opposed to in the other bag) because I want them easily accessible on the plane…once we get to a hotel I can lighten it considerably by shifting them, which will also leave more room for fulfilling the role of a normal traveling day pack.
Ended up deciding on this combo:
- #NikonZ5ii, 28-120 f/4
- #YashicaMAT124, med yellow filter
- 15 rolls #KodakTriX
- 1 roll #IlfordDelta3200, primarily as more of an excuse to ask for hand checks.
I predict I will either run out of film or come back with just over half exposed. I was very tempted to go all in with film taking a combination of 35mm and 120, but then I was at the mercy of CT scanners, and wouldn’t have the flexibility of the Z5ii’s low light capabilities. So I plan on taking film shots of the things that are the most striking, and using digital for backups of those as well as general travel type snapshots.
The #REI ruckpack has been my travel bag of choice for the last several international trips we’ve been on. The hip belt is substantial (more in line with a “backpacking” backpack) and there is a zippered flap that covers it as well as the shoulder straps so that when you’re dealing with something like an overhead compartment you don’t have all these straps dangling about. We’ve gotten good at “travel laundry” so there’s usually a decent bit of space left over for purchases while abroad - for instance I’m confident I could easily fit two 750mL bottles of Islay Whisky, assuming Edinburgh has a duty-free shop… 🤔
If anyone has traveled with any of the above and has any last minute tips or suggestions, please let me know!
David Johnson
Patrick
Kaiser has Moved!