What's Actually in My Travel Bag (Not Pro Gear)

What does a professional photographer actually pack when traveling solo? In this video, I break down my entire personal travel kit—from versatile mounts and cable organizers to compact pocket lights and my favorite everyday vlogging cameras. This isn't the pro gear I use for clients. This is what I carry for my own work when I travel alone. None of this is my bulky client gear (like my Canon R5 setup). Instead, these are the practical, lightweight tools and gadgets that help me create YouTube videos, capture behind-the-scenes content, and travel with just a carry-on and backpack. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Why I Leave My Pro Gear at Home 01:18 - My Minimalist Packing Strategy & Bags 04:16 - Category 1: Mounts & Stabilization Gear 07:06 - The Tiny Gadget I Use Everywhere (TP06 MagSafe) 09:03 - Category 2: Travel Comfort & Organization Essentials 11:30 - Category 3: Packing, Power & Space Savers 13:10 - Category 4: Compact Lighting & Mobile Audio 15:34 - Category 5: Cameras for Solo Content Creation 21:00 - Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses & Mini Tripod 23:20 - Travel Light: How to Build Your Kit 25:07 - Why This Gear Matters for Solo Creators 30:29 - What’s in Your Travel Bag? GEAR MENTIONED AND MORE: https://amzn.to/3XnL1pQ FREE RESOURCE: 2027 Ultimate Photography Gift Guide: https://payhip.com/b/e5iIB MY 2027 TOP PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR PICKS: https://sherioneal.com/ultimate-photography-gift-guide-2027/ MY PRO GEAR LIST AT B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/4coKrxK QUESTION OF THE DAY: What is the one travel gadget or piece of gear you never leave home without? Let me know in the comments! #TravelPhotography #CameraGear #TravelVlogging #SoloCreator #WhatsInMyBag _________________________________________________ My Gear at my Amazon Store: https://amazon.com/shop/creativepus0f/list/11KDCRSXVG0LJ Subscribe for more: https://thecreativepush.substack.com/ Check out "The Ultimate Photography Gear Guide" : https://sherioneal.com/the-ultimate-photography-gift-guide-for-2026/ The pro gear, tools, and software I use to create my work: https://sherioneal.com/best-photography-gear-software-tools-as-creative/ _________________________________________________ This channel is for anyone who wants to slow down and see the world a little differently. If you're a photographer, an artist, or just someone who feels things deeply when they look at the right image, you're in the right place. WHAT YOU'LL FIND ON THIS CHANNEL: Visual storytelling and photography from my travels through Spain, Portugal, and beyond The honest artist life — creative process, studio work, mixed media Tips for photographers who want to go deeper than technique The stories behind the images If any of this sounds like something you want to follow along with, I would love for you to subscribe and come with me. CONNECT + EXPLORE: Website: https://sherioneal.com Learn and Create: http://learnandcreate.com The Creative Push Newsletter: https://thecreativepush.substack.com Prints: https://sherioneal.pixieset.com/printcollections Shop (apparel, gifts): https://sheri-oneal-shop.fourthwall.com Travel Resources: https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/wanderlust-adventure The Creative Push podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6j8050O... Follow along: Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook: @sherionealphotography _________________________________________________ Some links in this post are affiliate links. If you click on the link and purchase an item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions in these stories are my own.