Dreaming of a trip to the Galápagos Islands? I just got back from nearly a month there, and I can’t wait to share what I learned! In some cases, I blew it; in others, I dodged a bullet—you’ll see what I mean when you watch.

In this video, I’ll show you what worked, what didn’t, and give you all the info you need for an incredible trip to the islands.

Heck, even if you’re not planning a trip to the Galápagos, there’s tons of useful info in this video that applies anywhere! Check it out!

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Below are links to the products mentioned in the video. Note that some are affiliate links that give me a small commission if you make a purchase with them. Thanks!

Ortlieb Atrack Bag:
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PGYTECH Camera Insert (Large)
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Nikon Z8:
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Nikon Z50ii
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Sony 300 2.8:
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Sony 24-105:
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Nikon 600PF:
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Sony 200-600:
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Canon 100-500:
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Batteries

Z8 Battery:
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Sony battery:
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Lens Wipes:
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Microfiber cloth:
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Rocket Blower:
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Sensor Swabs:
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Visible Dust Smear Away Solution:
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Delkin Black Memory Cards (325GB):
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3rd party lens body / rear lens caps:
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4TB Samsung T7 SSD (backup drives):
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Apple AirTag:
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OFF! Wipes:
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Laptop Bag & Accessories:

GuraGear Chobe 16 Laptop Bag:
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Apple 16″ MacBook Pro (I have an M2, the new ones are the M3 – I have a 4TB SSD and 64GB RAM)
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Delkin CF Express Card Reader:
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JBL 660NC Noise Cancelling Headphones
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Amazon Kindle:
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