WORDS: SARAH STIRLING.
IN GEAR Canon EOS 5DSR
With a 50 megapixel resolution this camera can take richly detailed images suitable for massive prints. They are also very robust, easy to handle and reliable — all incredibly important factors in harsh environments. If you’re on a budget £500 buys a second hand camera that is almost as good!
www.canon.co.uk
PHD Yukon Down Jacket
There is a huge amount of standing around in the cold involved in photography. PHD make ultralight down jackets that are exceptionally warm for their weight. I also had the body of the jacket made to a custom XXL length to cover the gaps when I bend over to operate my camera!
www.phdesigns.com
Rab PowerStretch Contact Gloves
Maintaining dexterity to operate your camera in the cold is an ongoing problem for photographers. I find these power stretch gloves great in winter. I put on a thicker pair when I’m not shooting. www.rab.equipment
Gitzo GT1545T Tripod
Usually when you buy a lightweight tripod you compromise a lot in terms of stability. This is as good as lightweight tripods get and when I am backpacking for multiple days I appreciate every gram I can save.
www.gitzo.co.uk
Thermarest Neo Air XTherm (L)
I tried three different sleeping mats before eventually buying this all-season lightweight mat from Thermarest. Sleep is not something you can afford to lose day on day. Now I sleep well even on lumpy ground and this mat is warm enough to camp on snow.
www.cascadedesigns.com/therm-a-rest
Terra Nova Ultra Quasar tent
Exped Classic Dry Bags
Carrying as much electronics as I do it’s important that everything stays dry. Pack covers are a nuisance if I want access to my camera gear so I keep everything in dry bags. These particular dry bags have lasted better than the others I have tried.
www.exped.com
16 | CLIMB. WALK. JOIN.
I often summit camp and this is one of the lighter mountain tents out there for two. They are also pretty attractive tents, which is an important factor when capturing tent photos to illustrate the outdoors lifestyle.
www.terra-nova.co.uk
Leki Micro Vario Carbon
These are incredibly strong, robust poles which I have given quite a beating over the past couple of years. I use them for stability on rough ground and to take the load off my knees on descents. They also double as a makeshift support for my time-lapse equipment!
www.leki.com
WHAT THE PRO TAKES:
for mountain photography
£2,500
£25 £379 £559
£165
4-pack XS, S, M, L £650
£145
£41
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