Endemic Trail Gear List
Thank you for joining us on an ORYX Photo Tour.
You’re going to have an amazing time and come home with wonderful memories, and perhaps even more importantly, memory cards stuffed full of the best photos possible.
Our expert guides will be right there with you on every step of your photographic journey, making sure that you are always in the best position for the perfect shot; and should you need it, be the guiding hand that helps you with camera settings and photographic techniques.
We at ORYX are always delighted to answer any questions you might have ahead of your tour, be it about packing, recommended camera gear, or simply providing you with exciting details about what lies ahead.
But in the meantime, here’s some general advice to help you get ready for our upcoming adventure together.
By ORYX Senior Photo Tour Leader, Dale Morris
SO, HOW FIT DO I NEED TO BE?
You won’t need a course of performance enhancing drugs, a personal fitness trainer, or even a membership at your local gym when you decide to sign up to an ORYX trip.
It’s true, we do specialize in tours to some the most remote, most untouched, wild and rugged places on earth, but you won’t need a six pack or any prior experience in order to safely enjoy everything on offer. A basic level of fitness and physical self-reliance will typically be enough.
Be it a burning desert, an Icey tundra, or a steamy tropical jungle, ORYX has years of know-how in taking the ‘extreme’ out of extreme environments.
We’ll look after you, and all you’ll need to do is enjoy yourself, be awed by the sights and experiences, and take lots and lots of photos
WHAT CLOTHING SHOULD I PACK?
We do everything we can to make you comfortable, but we cannot take the cold out of the polar regions or the heat from a tropical sun ray (nor would we want to). But we can make sure you have the right information ahead of time so that you can gear yourself up appropriately.
Email ORYX with an inquiry on any of our available tours, and we’ll send you a specific itinerary and detailed list of suggested gear to bring.
But here are a few essentials for almost any trip:
– A spare pair of lightweight comfortable footwear for when you are not out taking photos
– Spare pair of sunglasses and spectacles
– Temperature appropriate head gear
– Temperature appropriate clothing including a wind proof outer shell if your destination is cold (as well as gloves and a scarf)
– A good photo vest with lots of deep pockets. These are great for “smuggling’ excess hand luggage through check in desks
– Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof boots
– Sunblock and bug repellent
There are also other non-camera related items that we recommend you bring, no matter where your destination may be:
– Water proof dry sacks. These are great for protecting your gear from wet weather and dust whilst we are out in the field. Look for something big enough that you can cover your camera with its largest lens still attached.
– A head lamp. Not only great for finding that memory card you lost under the bed, but also essential for any night time photography activities we may undertake. They’re also great for illuminating photo subjects.
– Spare batteries: Don’t forget to pack these in your hand luggage and not your hold luggage.