What kind of camera do you use? I hear that a lot. It’s not really all that important since everyone needs to fits the equipment that fits their goals. What does tend to translate are the non photographic items. Here is my 2010 list of cool stuff you need to get…
Amazon Kindle (or any good eBook reader) $189 or $139
This is perhaps the single most useful item I have purchased in the past two years. I love to read and when i am on the road, taking the subway to a shoot or meeting or just at home the Kindle is a great way to pass the time. The price is right and you can hold thousands of books on it not to mention subscribe to great magazines like the Economist and newspapers like the International Herald Tribune. It’s small and light and easier to carry around than most paper backs. If you read and you travel this is a must have.
Vapur Water Bottle $8.95
This little guy is great. As you mother would say: drink more water! But save money and the environment by using this roll up reusable water bottle. It weighs nothing empty and takes up less room the more you drink from it. Perfect for fitting in your bag or even a jacket pocket. You never want to be caught without enough water and this is a great solution…
Swiss Tech 6 in 1 Key $12.95
Need a screwdriver? How about a bottle opener? A knife? Something to fix your eye glasses? This little baby has all that and more. It fits on your key ring and it passes right through an airport scanner. I’ve had one for years now and it has come in handy more times than I can count.
Samsung Vibrant/Galaxy S $69-$500
This is the smart phone to get, all due respect to Apple. It features a 4″ SAMOLED screen which is great for viewing in daylight. A super fast processor and 16gb of storage plus a slot for a micro SD card. It supports fast 3G in the US AND Europe!!! Plus it runs the Android operating system which, trust me, is the wave of the future. Plus T Mobile will unlock it for you so you can take it overseas without a problem. It’s light and thin and there is even a variant that has a physical keyboard. I’ve been loving this phone since I got it about a month ago. I use the GPS and Google Maps while traveling and I’ve retired my batch of physical maps. Right now I would argue this is the best phone on the market…
eGear PICO Zipper Light $9.70
This little guy fits on the zipper of your jacket or on your keyring. Don’t be fooled this thing is really bright. We’ve all been in situations where we could use some light and this fits the bill. Small enough that you forget you have it but powerful enough to light up you path in the forest.
These little items have all found a place in my life and have made that life a little bit easier as well. They get the Damaso Seal of Approval!
