What to Pack When You’re Traveling and Creating Content on the Go!

Whether you’re jetting off overseas, heading out on a road trip, or just planning your next weekend shoot away from home, packing smart is essential. As a travelling content creator, your bag needs to be light enough to carry comfortably, durable enough to protect your gear, and flexible enough to adapt to different shooting conditions. Let’s break down some must-have items that make travel photography more enjoyable, streamlined, and creative — all while keeping your gear protected and your options open.

Carry Options That Work Anywhere

If you want minimal but stylish, the Wandrd Sling is a fantastic choice. It’s weather-sealed, compact, and can be worn cross-body or around your waist. Ideal for city exploring or short hikes, it holds your camera, lens, and a spare battery with ease.

Need more space? The Lowepro ProTactic 350 AW II is built like a tank. With a semi-hard shell and heaps of external attachment points, it’s designed to protect mirrorless or DSLR kits while offering serious versatility on the road.

For those needing even more room, the Wandrd PRVKE 31 V3 is a favourite of our YouTube host Oliver. It features side access, an expandable rolltop, and smart internal organisation — perfect for content creators who carry a full kit, a laptop, and extras like a tripod or water bottle. The removable camera cube adds even more flexibility.

Tripods & Stabilisation

For compact stability, the Joby Gorillapod 5K Kit is a top pick. It’s lightweight, easy to wrap around railings or trees, and fits nicely in your bag — ideal for creators who shoot on the move.

Need something more robust? The Leofoto Mr Y Series is a game-changer. It offers pro-level features like an inverted ball head, low-angle support, and a compact fold — making it a reliable choice for landscape, night, or time-lapse work.

Want to add video to your travel toolkit? The DJI RS4 Mini is designed with travelling content creators in mind. It’s compact, easy to balance, and ideal for run-and-gun storytelling. Watch our full video guide here on how to set up your gimbal for success.

Lighting on the Go

A pocket-sized powerhouse, the Amaran Ace 25X delivers high output with magnetic modifiers and RGB colour — perfect for portraits, travel reels, or behind-the-scenes shots.

Looking for creative effects? The Aputure MT Pro Tubes offer full colour control and professional-grade lighting on the go. Great for creators looking to add mood and atmosphere without bulky gear.

Portable Flash Options

For a compact, powerful flash, the Godox V1 gives beautiful soft light thanks to its round head — ideal for portraits, travel events, or indoor moments on the fly.

Travelling light? The Godox IM30 Mini is a perfect match for small cameras like the Sony ZV1 or Ricoh GR III. Tiny, easy to use, and surprisingly punchy.

Memory Cards: Not All Are Built the Same

For high-res stills and 4K/8K video, speed and reliability are everything. Wise CFexpress cards deliver with PCIe 4.0 architecture, giving you blazing fast write speeds and no dropped frames.

• CFexpress Type B uses two PCIe lanes — perfect for burst shooting and high-bitrate video.
• Type A is solid but slower, using only one lane.
• SD cards don’t use PCIe at all — suitable for casual use but slower overall.

Wise cards with VPG400 certification are a top-tier match for professional cameras like the Canon R5 II, Nikon Z6III, Sony A1 or FX30. Fast capture, quick offload, and no bottlenecks — essential for serious content creators on the move.

Filter Must-Haves

Filters might be small, but they make a huge difference when you’re out shooting. Here are the essentials for any travelling content creator:

• Circular Polariser: Cuts glare from water and glass, deepens skies, and adds punch to outdoor scenes.
• Variable ND Filter: Helps you shoot wide open in bright conditions or add motion blur without overexposing.

If you want to go pro, the NiSi JetMag Pro filter system is the way to go. It uses a snap-on magnetic mount with a locking system that keeps your filters securely in place — no slipping, even on the move.

• Stackable design works with ultra-wide lenses down to 15mm with no vignetting
• Colour-coded handles, waterproof nano-coating, and metal caps for real-world durability

Whether you’re capturing landscapes, BTS moments, or cinematic b-roll, these filters are the lightweight, no-fuss way to get better results fast.

Cleaning & Maintenance: Don’t Let Dust Ruin Your Shots

Travelling content creators face all kinds of environments — beaches, trails, dust, and mist. That’s why a VSGO cleaning kit is essential for every trip.

• Sensor swabs: Safely clean your mirrorless sensor after lens swaps (*but be sure you know what you're doing first!)
• Air blower: Remove dust from lenses and screens without touching the glass
• Microfibre cloth: Wipe away fingerprints and smudges without scratching

A quick clean during your trip can save hours of editing later. For creators on the road, a reliable cleaning kit is just as important as your lenses.