Originally Posted by ddt0725
I always take too little of the important stuff like food and water and too much camera gear. Don't do that [] Make sure you have plenty of food and drinks and a first aid-kit with some anti-mosquito and after-bite stuff.
As far as camera-gear goes: I'd take the 100-400, 17-50 and the extender, some filters, memorycards and perhaps some other attributes I'm forgetting.
About the macro lens: I've read a bit on the website you're referring to and it's mainly wetlands as I can see. Unless you are certain you're going to see special flies/bugs etc, don't take a macro lens. My experience with macro photography in a wet area/swamp-like area is just bad. There are plenty of bugs around, but they're often hard to reach due to the water or it will get you in an uncomfortable position where you'd need a tripod or flash...which doesn't seem like a good option.
If I were you, I'd pack the things I've just mentioned and if there's any room and you feel like carrying some extra weight, take a tripod.
Oh and something to sit on(chair, plastic bag or whatever) would perhaps be nice as well. You've got to rest from time to time and perhaps your chances in some wildlife photos would increase as well when you'd remain at one place for a while.
I hope you have a great day friday!
Jan
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