Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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When traveling, it’s always best to have a compact and mobile kit that works for your personal style of image making. Photographer Ira Block has been on many trips and is a master of packing the essentials. He goes over the most compact equipment and packing tips for your next adventure.

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More from Ira Block:
-Instagram: instagram.com/irablockphoto
-Website: irablock.com

Watch Ira Block's Travel Photography Series | Ethics & Considerations in Local Cultures: youtu.be/YK4h8Lrprz0

Other videos with Ira Block:
-10 Images 10 Stories | A Conversation with Ira Block: youtu.be/EpC4RwQbp2Q
-Beyond the Diamond: Documenting Baseball in Cuba: youtu.be/0n5zls1dlFY

0:00 Intro
2:44 Travel cases & bags
7:44 Learning how to pack for different trips
13:45 Do we really need a tripod?
17:06 Master list
18:07 Pack for the elements
31:07 Pack according to the key images (compact equipment)
53:47 Lenses
55:42 Compact camera setup
57:58 Ira's book "Cuba Loves Baseball"
1:02:13 Pack accessories
1:26:30 More toys
1:29:04 Closing

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