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Ok so in two weeks time i am away to Nepal trekking for 20 days to base camp everest and i think i have all the kit that i need for the trek but would like some second opinions my kit so far is.

Nikon D90
Sigma 18-50mm 2.8-4.5 non macro version or my kit nikon 18-55mm
nikon 55-200mm
nikon 28mm 2.8
nikon 50mm 1.8
tokina 11-16mm 2.8
10 8gig sandisk cards
10 4gig sandisk cards
1 origional EN-EL3 battery
9 third party EN-EL3 batteries
UV filters for all lenses
Various nd filters
rocket blower cleaning solution cloths etc
Think tank modular system and vest harness for when on trek
Lowepro bag for flying.

I think thats all when i get back will be putting most of the batteries up for sale the reason i have so many is that on the trek it is doubtfull that i will get anywhere to charge them up so i thought best bet is to get many and then i won't have to worry.
Am sure i have thought of everything but thennew eyes on the list is allways good.
 
The following are my views.

1. Remote control ML3
2. A light weight tripod ( will help to use your remote :D) - basically will be useful when you want to take your own photos
3. A Neoprene cover to cover your equipment


I'm sure you will be using more of wide angle lenses than with your Zoom or Portraits over there. Sunset in Himalayas are very colorful when you look at the ranges in the evenings. So you may also consider some light balancing filters or some skylight filters.

Nothing else I can think of as you've covered almost everything. Have a wonderful trekking:thumbs:
 
Do you have something to give a wee bit of protection when changing lenses?

Even a plastic bag would suffice. I forgot to take one with me to Nepal in May and found myself having to clean out my camera everyday, it was that or not change lenses and miss shots.
 
Thanks for the replies guys i forgot to put down my tripod in the list i have a nice little lightweight one also i am using a PHOTTIX NIKOS Digital Timer Remote which is aweome and can do most things even time lapse if needed.

I do have a freeloader pro solar charger but am not sure just how reliable it will be but will get back to you all on it's performance. Am in town this week so will look into a proper cover for the kit thanks for all the sugestions guys and the kind words.
 
28mm 2.8 - surely you're gonna get about f3.5 @ 28mm on the sigma? ditch it. You'll be stopped down most of the time so the sigma will be sharp.
 
itsdavedotnet said:
28mm 2.8 - surely you're gonna get about f3.5 @ 28mm on the sigma? ditch it. You'll be stopped down most of the time so the sigma will be sharp.
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Yea thats so true so excited it slipped my mind(not hard to do nowadays) you know what it's like hate to choose the bare minimum of kit but i am going to have to as i have my kit plus a full 60l backpack to carry by the end of this trek i am going to have legs like god knows what :)
 
lens wise I would just take:

nikon 55-200mm
nikon 50mm 1.8
tokina 11-16mm 2.8

leave theses
Sigma 18-50mm
nikon 28mm 2.8

You don't want to be lugging half of jessops up the mountain !!
 
I would have said keep the 28mm prime in there, they're pretty light, but with the 11-16, 28 and 50 do you really need the weight of the 18-55 as a similar focal range is pretty well covered with better lenses?
 
I wouldnt take 9 batteries 3 or 4 would be ample (if they are good batteries and you not going to be done very long exposures). I dont think you will need a remote, if you really bulb mode duct tape over the button is much lighter (and part of a decent first aid kit). Take the cleaning and uv filters as well as some nd grads. You can probably get away with less memory cards but they dont weigh much so you might as well take them. Not sure how well the vest harness will work with a ruck sack.
 
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Harlequin said:
I wouldnt take 9 batteries 3 or 4 would be ample (if they are good batteries and you not going to be done very long exposures). I dont think you will need a remote, if you really bulb mode duct tape over the button is much lighter (and part of a decent first aid kit). Take the cleaning and uv filters as well as some nd grads. You can probably get away with less memory cards but they dont weigh much so you might as well take them. Not sure how well the vest harness will work with a ruck sack.
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The small amount of weight and space saving by leaving 5 batteries at home really isnt worth risking running out of batteries.
 
A box of FITP web swabs might be useful just in case.
 
Harlequin said:
Not sure how well the vest harness will work with a ruck sack.
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Have been using the harness and belt while training the last few months an it works well taking the weight off the shoulders. The think tank gear is really good i found as long as you position the kit bags evenly then it's great.
 
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Only one camera body? If something goes wrong with one of your lenses you've got others but if your camera body malfunctions or you drop and break it then you're ****ed. So for a trip like this, which is probably once in a lifetime, I would definitely be taking a second body and if you don't own one then rent or borrow one.
 
Jackwow said:
Only one camera body? If something goes wrong with one of your lenses you've got others but if your camera body malfunctions or you drop and break it then you're ****ed. So for a trip like this, which is probably once in a lifetime, I would definitely be taking a second body and if you don't own one then rent or borrow one.
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am afraid that nowhere near me rents and i don't know anyone else about that would be happy letting a camra body so far from them and i am not in a position to have another camera body of my own so i will just have to be very carefull and hope that my one camera is as solid and reliable as it has shown to be.
 
I would stick some of the 'crack to activate' hand warmers in the pack. Not sure just how cold it gets up at base camp but if you can keep batteries in pockets with hand warmers it will help them to keep charge for longer. I know it's the case over in cold climates such as Sweden.


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