What’s the most important non-camera item that you always have in your camera bag?

[alpha-jessica-a]

For me, it's a multitool called a pocketmonkey! It's TSA approved so I can take it with me when I travel and it does pretty much anything I could possibly need, from tightening screws, to opening bottles and becoming a phone stand.

 

I'd love to know what important items you keep in your camera bag that aren't camera gear!

 

 

[LensBrew]

Eye drops. My eyes are almost always dry and does create some issues while taking photos, reading or just looking around. And I think I'm very close from wearing reading glasses.

[Joey-Austin]

I must have Gerber multitool with me all the time, you never know what kind of surprises you might face on a shoot

[RoGina]

Snacks. Right now, its Motts or Welch's fruit snacks 

[alpha-jessica-a]

Snacks. Right now, its Motts or Welch's fruit snacks 

Love a fruit snack! Excellent choices.

[alpha-jessica-a]

I must have Gerber multitool with me all the time, you never know what kind of surprises you might face on a shoot

Multitools are so helpful!

[alpha-jessica-a]

Eye drops. My eyes are almost always dry and does create some issues while taking photos, reading or just looking around. And I think I'm very close from wearing reading glasses.

I usually have these in my bag, too!

[Drew_Geraci]

Gummy bears and ear pods are my go-to bag items for backpack trips! Haha.

[alpha-jessica-a]

Gummy bears and ear pods are my go-to bag items for backpack trips! Haha.

Do you have a fav brand of gummy bears? And ear pods are definitely essential!

[tonygale]

Clear gallon ziplocs!

[alpha-jessica-a]

Clear gallon ziplocs!

For waterproofing in a pinch or something else? 

[tonygale]

For waterproofing in a pinch or something else? 

Waterproofing, putting little things in, protecting clean things from dirty things

[alpha-jessica-a]

Waterproofing, putting little things in, protecting clean things from dirty things

Great idea, Tony!

[CarolineJensen]

an apron! 

[LensBrew]

an apron! 

Could you elaborate please? You made me very curious.

[candreychak]

Money, LOL, with this all things are possible. I keep a couple of $10 bills, never know when you need a quick snack and it’s always there (no wife raiding wallet or me forgetting to hit the ATM). A $10 is also handy to have for tip or thank you for access or some other help. A few quarters handy for parking meters. 

[TrekRover]

For me, it would be the lens dust brush. 

[alpha-stormy]

I wear contacts, so I always keep a pair of prescription glasses in my bag just in case I lose a contact. I worry about walking around blind. I also always have Jolly Ranchers in my side pocket. 

[bmcdonough]

Definitely food - I can't be hangery when I'm shooting! And also a fresh pair of socks - you never want to end up with wet feet and not have a clean pair of socks on you! 

[Grant Robertson]

On 3/14/2023 at 10:01 AM, tonygale said:

Clear gallon ziplocs!

I am an absolute Ziplock junkie! I keep spare Ziplocks of various sizes all over the place. I especially love the Jumbo size. I noticed lots of people talking about keeping food in their camera bags. My first thought was always, I hope you put all that in a Ziplock too. I, for one, would not like to get melted Gummy Bears all over my camera. 

[Grant Robertson]

I have an A7R2, so the most important thing in my camera bag is the battery charger!

[Legndz Photography]

A Ziplock baggie, full of Ziplock baggies and ZipTies. 

[MarcoBisterzo]

Water but also a few coins for a coffee, as an Italian I don't know how to live without a proper espresso 😁

[apurcell]

My headlamp or flashlight

[RidleyScottFan]

My coffee and coffee grinder with my aeropress.
I do astrophotography, and I need my coffee with me all night hahaha.