Packing for our Scottish Adventure...What did I bring?

Before we set off on our Scottish road trip to the Highlands, I spent some serious time choosing the kit that would help me capture every moment along the way. This wasn’t just about clothes and toiletries — this was about cameras, tech, and the tools that turn a journey into a story. From waterproof action cams ready to brave the rain to chargers that keep everything powered on the go, every piece of gear in my bag has a purpose. In this post, I’m breaking down exactly what I’ve brought with me — the gadgets, accessories, and little bits of kit that will help me document the road, the landscapes, and the unexpected moments in between.

First up on the packing list is my general vlogging video recording equipment. These are the two main camera I use to do my day to day vlogs as well as my iPhone.

So these are the cameras I use and the accessories;-

1. GoPro Hero Black 10 this is my main vlogging camera after my phone which is iPhone 15 Pro Max

2. GoPro Hero 5 as back up and for additional angle shots

3. I have both water/dust proof housing for the cameras

4. As well as the small housings for the cameras, I have a underwater diving bell for better and more prolonged shoots when snorkelling or if I was to Scuba Dive

5. 2 x Buoyancy handles for both cameras in case I accidently let go

6. 2 x GoPro Hero 10 Genuine batteries (So I have a backup throughout the day)

7. 2 x Go Pro Hero 5 Genuine batteries (So I have a backup throughout the day)

   
   

8. 1 x Three Battery capacity charging case, chargers 3 batteries at once (great for overnight charging)

9. GoPro Hero 10 Media Mod Case with built on microphone

10. GoPro Hero 5 Shooting Case when not in housing

11. Neewer CM14 Video Microphone fits onto Media Mod of the Hero 10, comes with extra long cable and wind and form socks

12. Neewer 50 Piece Accessories and Case (everything thing from chest straps to headbands)

13. 1 x 256GB Scandisk Extreme Pro

14. 1 x 256GB Scandisk Ultra

    and to carry everything I have two hard waterproof and shock proof hard shell cases.

15. 6 x 32GB Kingston Select Plus as back ups

16. 1 x 128GB Generic Memory Card

17. Hohem iSteady Pro 4 Action Camera Gimbal ( Compatible with both GoPro's)

18. Nikon SLR Camera for General Photography

19. 1 x Neewer Battery Grip with two Batteries

20. Nikon 70mm - 300mm Zoom Lens

21. Nikon 50mm x 105mm Zoom Lens

22. Nikon Lens

23. Square Filters (Insert Info)

    
    

So next is the lighting equipment I use both on the go and mains power;-

1. 3 x Ulanzi VL49 RGB (2000mAh) USB-C Rechargeable Cold Shoe Lights

2. 2 x Generic USB-C Rechargeable Cold Shoe Lights

3. 1 x Ohotter W64 2500K-6500K 2000mAh USB-C Rechargeable Cold Shoe Lights

4. 1 x Neewer USB-A Ring Light

5. 1 x LED Light Box USB-A Powered

6. 2 x Mains Powered LED Light Boxes on built in stands

7. 1 x Neewer Ring Flash for My SLR Camera for Macro Photography

8. KOOD Reflector Circular Reflector Panel

9. 20,000mAh Battery Power Bank to Power LED Lights

   
   
   
   
   
   

Next up is my Drone Setup;-

1. DJI Mavic Mini <249g

2. DJI Controller

3. 3 x DJI Batteries

4. On the go tool kit

5. Box of spare parts for the drone

6. Landing Gear for the Drone

7. Neewer clip on filters

8. Wind Speed Measurement Device

9. 'H' Landing Pad

10. 3 x Battery Charger Dock

Now on to my audio setup that I use for voice over on my videos and my Levier microphones for recording while recording video at the same time;-

1. Yeti Professional Studio Microphone

2. Neewer Portable Studio Booth - This provides a professional sound for my voice overs

3. 2 x Hohem Wireless Microphone with Wind Socks

4. Neewer CM-14 Shotgun Microphone

5. Raleno V30 Shotgun Microphone

6. In-Ear Earphones for editing videos

   

   

Here are a list of tripods that I use for my content creation, I have various sizes for different scenarios;-

1. 2 x Manfrotto Small Tripods

2. 1 x Manfrotto Medium Extendable Tripod

3. 1 x Carbon Fibre Travel Tripod that Sits connected to my Camera Bag

4. 1 x Large Carbon Fibre Tripod

5. 1 x Scope Hide Clamp that Adds to Main Tripod

6. 1 x Manfrotto Camera Head that Interchanges with Scope Head

7. 1 x Neewer Overhead Table Mounted Camera/Phone Tripod

8. 1 x Tripod Carry Case (RSPB Branded)