All my bags are packed I’m ready to go. I’m leaving on a jet plane…can’t wait to go!

I spent the morning getting my gear together, charging all my batteries, packing everything into my Think Tank Airport Advantage bag. I am bringing the Sony 400-800mm lens instead of my trusty 2-6, (wish me luck) my 70-200mm f/2.8 II lens, 12-24mm lens and my 24-105mm lens, 2 camera bodies and spare cards and batteries,

My clothes along with toiletries , spare pair of hiking boots, extra socks, a hat, gloves, scarf, buff, jacket, fleece and rain gear have all been packed into my checked bag.

My backpack will hold my laptop, track ball, mufti-plug extension cord, external hard drive, headphones, tripod with head, and a change of clothes (in case my bag gets lost).

Obviously, I haven’t mentioned every single thing I’m packing but it covers the bulk! I’m leaving out of JFK so I won’t be able to put a strap around my suitcase (a JFK rule) but it’s not over-stuffed so I should be ok.

I’m heading to Chile to go to Torres del Paine to photograph Pumas once again. It will be so nice to get back there and reconnect with friends/colleagues.

No matter how many times I fly, I still get excited about flying. Some people hate to fly, I love it! I don’t love the airport hassles or worrying about gear getting onboard but I have been more relaxed than ever about my gear. It only took about 15 years but I realize that whatever happens, I’ll be fine with.

Safe travels to you on your next adventure. Enjoy the journey each and every step of the way as well as the destination.