Last Updated on January 26, 2024 by Christine Kaaloa

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Best Travel Vlogging Gear for Solo Female Travelers

Best Travel Vlogging Gear for travel, youtube and solo female travel. I often have to carry my own luggage, so I appreciate gear that won’t weigh me down. As I’m also filming myself traveling alone, I need travel vlogging cameras and accessories that help me get a selfie on my own.

I share the best vlog equipment for solo travelers. This gear kit is also what I use for blogging and social media content.

Below you’ll also see my vlogging accessories, best youtube vlogging courses, camera bags I use (or have used and recommend) and a video gear checklist.

Remember, the best travel vlogging gear is the one that empowers you to capture your story authentically and share your adventures with the world.

My Best Travel Vlogging Cameras

These are the best vlogging cameras I am rocking. Yes, I take all of them. I’m currently testing to see which can handle it all so I can downsize my camera kit.
I also own a Sony A7iii, but only use it for video freelance work; the color and picture look different from my Canon vlogging camera in the edit. It also weighs more than the my Canon DSLRS. As a female solo travel vlogger, I want to be as light-weight as possible.

cameras for travel, travel videography, vlogging cameras, travel accessories, electronics for travel, travel gadgetsMy GoTo Canon Vlogging Camera for the past several years.
I always carry two, but one went down and I wanted a camera with audio input. * This camera is often sold out, so I also bought a Sony ZV-1
I pack several extra Canon batteries.

canon 70-300 lens

Canon 70-300 Zoom Lens

Had this for years and highly recommend for street photography and safaris! The cheapest zoom lens for Canon

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*Best Wide lens and least expensive*

Past Vlogging Cameras I’ve Used Which Do a Good Job

Past Best Travel Vlogging Cameras I Have Used and would recommend

Canon 80D DSLR Creator Kit with Rode VidMicCanon 80D DSLR Creator Kit with Rode VidMic  | Watch my review.
I used a Canon EOS Rebel for many years- highly recommended for beginners.

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Sony NEX-5T mirrorless camera 

My backup vlogging camera. Watch my review

What’s in my Camera Gear Bag?

 

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Best Camera Bags for Travel under $100

Through the years, I’ve gone through a ton of camera bags for travel vlogging. The best camera bags for solo female travel content creators seemed to remain elusive.  I juggle a travel journalistic style, am constantly on the go, switching out lenses and gear, I need to be lightweight and do not like setting my bag down like a photographer. These options worked for me and they may work for you. Read my reviews.

 

 

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My Current Camera Bag for Vlogging I found my Cinderella fit!

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Manfrotto Metropolitan Camera Backpack
This is my backup in case my something happens to my other Manfrotto bag

Ape case envoy

Apecase Envoy Bag

Carries 1 DSLR’+ a lens + point-n-shoot camera+ iphone.
My go to bag when I want to be girly and pack for city sightseeing

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Best Travel Vlogging Accessories for Solo Travelers

Joby Gorillapod

Joby 5K Gorillapod

This alien tripod makes a great travel tripod. Mounts up to DSLR cameras.

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DigiPower Selfie Extreme Stick.  
It’s not a cheapie selfie stick. It extends to 5 feet, can go diving with me and is enough to stabilize a shot.

Mobile Vlogging Kit for mobile phone vlogging. Not as heavy duty as the 5K but still good.

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Insignia USB card reader

I always pack a USB card reader for transferring footage from my memory cards to my laptop/external hard drive.

ir?t=gt0d8 20&language=en US&l=li1&o=1&a=B006IWYH4YJoby Wavo Mobile MicrophoneJoby Wavo Mobile Microphone

As of 2019, it’s been my new mic to replace my Rode VidMic Pro. Smaller and more compact, it’s easy for me to setup.

micover windscreen muff cover Wind Screen to filter wind noise on point and shoot travel vlogging cameras

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Peak Design Capture Camera Clip

Camera holster straps to a backpack strap and secure your camera for speedy access.

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Pelican memory card case + Sandisk Extreme 128GB cards
You can never have enough memory cards when filming.  Sandisk extreme reads speeds up to 90MB/s; write speeds up to 60MB/s . Compatible with GoPro

popsockets, popsocket for instagram PopSocket

 PopSocket is a must for any selfie taking Instagrammer.

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Bocasal
Wallet Case or Crossbody purse case with Magsafe charging
with Card Holder Magnetic Detachable Kickstand Removable Flip Cover

Magnetic case can attach to anything metallic. Perfect if you want to use it to take selfies. Watch my video tip

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International travel adapter

 

All-in-One International Travel Adapter

Home Office & Video Editing Essentials


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Apple MacBook Air 13 Inch Travel Laptop 1.8GHz 128SSD (Amazon Renewed)

This laptop I take with me on all my travels. Light-weight, small, thin; it’s exactly what I need to conduct things on the fly.  

sandisk extreme portable ssd driveSandisk Extreme Portable SSD (2TB drive) , 4TB v2 drive

By far the smallest, lightest and rugged portable external drive I’ve owned yet! It’s an SSD vs HDD so storage is safe. Waterproof, dust and shock proof. Almost the size of a credit card.  Read my review.

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Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 for Mac

I’ve been Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 for years. I’ll be needed ot upgrade to the creative cloud pretty soon. Adobe Premiere isn’t the most intuitive video editing software out there, but it does the job needed of professionals.

VIDiQ

Install VidIQ toolbar for FREE. Similar to TubeBuddy but VidIQ offers AI recommendations and help with scripts, description, etc…

Tubebuddy, optimizing youtube videos, gain youtube viewsTubeBuddy

Install TubeBuddy for FREE. A tool every travel vlogger needs. The free tool offers a lot of basic features needed optimize your video : keyword tool for search engines, thumbnail analyzer,..

seagate backup plus 2tb
Seagate Backup Plus 5TB

I always take 2 hard drives to back up my video and photos. Seagate is a highly recommended brand for stability.  The weight is around 2x an iPhone 6

USB C to HDMI Multiport Adapter 4k 7 in 1 USB C Dongle with 100W Power Delivery3 USB SD Card Reader
USB C to HDMI Multiport Adapter, 7 in 1 USB C Dongle, 3 USB SD Card Reader
For the travel content creator who has to multitask!

neewer diva ring led smd ring light dimmable, cheap diva ring light setNeewer Dimmable LED Diva Ring 18 inches 55W Light 5500K 

This diva ring works great for a home office studio. Read how to create your YouTube studio setup

mint mobile plan for us travelers

$20/Month Mobile Wireless Plan ( USA )| 10GB of 5G
4G LTE Data + Unlimited Talk & Text for 3 Months (3-in-1 GSM SIM Card)

Cheapest and fast mobile plan for U.S. travelers. Best value if you commit in 6-12 month terms.
They have e-Sim options if your phone is compatible. Love it.

Mobile Vlogging Equipment

10 inch right light for vlogging home studio10-inch ring light with 65″ stand for mobile

It doesn’t feel sturdy but it works in a pinch. I’ve also mounted the ring on my Joby tripod so it’s perfect face lighting for Zoom conferencing.

adjustable iphone mobile stand for desk

Adjustable mobile or tablet stand for desk

Sturdy and love that it is adjustable and collapsable

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Joby Mobile Vlogging Kit for mobile phone vlogging.
Watch my unboxing video to see what you get inside

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