Gear & Music
The toolbox behind our films
The music libraries we license and the camera kit we carry on every shoot, from the Himalayas to the Serengeti. Tested in the field and used in every film.
Music
Music makes or breaks a scene
We subscribe to all three of these libraries and use them in almost every film. Each has its own strength, so here’s when we reach for which one, plus the perk you get by signing up through our links.
Artlist
Best for cinematic storytelling
The gold standard. Artlist has the best, most well rounded catalog, a great search engine and the simplest licensing out there: download once, use it forever.
Your perk
2 extra months free when you sign up for a year
Get 2 free months of Artlist
Audiio
Best for ambient & classical
A newer library that quickly became one of our go-tos, with beautiful ambient and classical tracks, a high quality sound effects library and some clever search tools.
Your perk
70% off your first year of Audiio Pro with code SAVE70
Claim 70% off Audiio
Epidemic Sound
Best for upbeat & electronic
A diverse library with a strong lineup of electronic and upbeat tracks. The quality is consistently excellent and we use at least one track from it in most of our videos.
Your perk
A free 30-day trial when you start through our link
Start your free Epidemic trial
Gear
What’s in our camera bag
This is the kit we carry on every shoot, tested in deserts, rainforests and high mountains. Everything we use is collected in one list on our Amazon storefront.
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01 · Camera
Canon EOS R5 C
Our main cinema camera. Full-frame 8K RAW in a body small enough to carry up a mountain, rigged in a SmallRig cage.
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02 · Lens
Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
Our everyday storytelling lens. Fast and sharp wide open, with a natural wide view that keeps both the place and the people in the frame.
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03 · Stabilization
DJI RS 4 gimbal
Smooth, floating movement for walking shots and reveals, paired with the Peak Design Travel Tripod for everything else.
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04 · Audio
Rode VideoMic NTG
Clean on-camera sound, with the Rode WS11 windshield for gusty plains and ridgelines.
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05 · Filters
NiSi Swift True Color ND-Vario
Keeps a cinematic shutter speed in harsh midday sun with natural, neutral color. Step-up rings fit it to every lens.
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06 · Bag
NOMATIC McKinnon Camera Pack
Carries the whole kit through airports, onto bush planes and up the trail, without ever feeling like a compromise.
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Every sign up helps fund our next film
When you subscribe or shop through our links, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It’s one of the ways we stay independent and keep making the films you watch.
