Without the right gear- none of the things I love would be possible- from the lens filters to my backpacking stove, each component fulfills an important role on my trips, allowing me to do things that would otherwise be either impossible, or at least much less convenient.
Photography Gear:
Cameras: Pentax K10D (Digital) and MZ-3 (Film)
Lenses: DA* 16-50mm f/2.8, DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Vivitar 105mm f/2.5
Flashes: Pentax AF-540 FGZ and AF-360 FGZ
Tripod: Amvona LT-101 with ATH-A01 Ball Head
Filters: Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizer
Backpacking Gear
Backpack: Deuter ACT Lite 65+10
Tent: Tarptent Double Rainbow by Henry Shires
Sleeping Bag: Western Mountaineering Ultralight Super
Sleeping Pad: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir
Water Filter: Katadyn Hiker Pro
Stove: Snow Peak Giga Power
Headlamp: Petzl Tikka Plus 2