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The China Kit

The gear I actually use to survive and film in China. Curated, field-tested, no filler. Some links are affiliate links — they support the magazine at no cost to you.

Filming

The Workhorse Camera

My full-frame mirrorless with the 35mm prime that shot 80% of the channel. Survived six winters and one monsoon.

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Filming

The Compact Drone

Folds into a jacket pocket, flies in the mountains, and captures the aerials you see in every episode.

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Survival

The Never-Die Power Bank

20,000mAh of insurance. In rural China, this is the difference between a story and a stranded day.

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Storytelling

The Field Notebook

Every story in this magazine started as a scribble in one of these. Water-resistant, pocket-sized, essential.

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