So you want to get started in vlogging and making videos for YouTube but aren’t sure where to start when it comes to equipment. All you know is that you want your videos to be crisp, engaging, and high quality. Don’t worry, we’ve got you! From the best camera bodies and lenses to microphones, lights, and file storage, here is the best gear for starting your own vlog.
We start by outlining the equipment in our camera bag and why (we run a YouTube channel featuring videos on food and travel — check it out!). We then offer a full, detailed list of recommendations, including more information on the pros and cons of each.
Keep in mind that travel vlogging and building a following on YouTube — if you want to create high-quality videos that capture and keep the attention of your target audience — does require an upfront investment. Equipment is expensive. However, it’s a fixed cost that won’t reoccur other than the occasional repair, maintenance, and replacement (which, if you choose wisely, shouldn’t happen too often).
If you are interested in vlogging as a hobby, don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on equipment, and want something to get started quickly, we’ve got you covered as well.
Keep scrolling and you’ll be ready to start vlogging in no time!
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I. What’s in Our Camera Bag?
II. Best Cameras for Travel Vlogging
III. Our Favorite Camera Lenses
IV. Tripods
V. Audio
VI. SSD Cards & Hard Drives
VII. Drones
VIII. Other Gear
IX. All-in-One Vlogging Equipment
X. More Resources for Starting a Travel Vlog
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Here is the basic equipment that we always travel with. All of it fits into a backpack for long days of on-the-go filming!