Honestly, the best thing you can do for those long hikes in the Alps is getting the Peak Design Capture Camera Clip V3. Since you already have the Slide strap, you probably know the brand, but the clip is a lifesaver for heavy setups like the 5D Mark IV. It shifts the weight from your neck to your backpack strap, which makes a massive difference when you are trekking for hours. Also, skip the bulky Canon wall charger. I always pack a Newmowa Dual USB Charger for LP-E6 instead. It is super light and you can plug it into a power bank in your bag while you are walking or use a car adapter. It is much more flexible than hunting for a wall outlet in a mountain hut. Have a great trip, the views are gonna be insane!

Technically, you dont need expensive CF cards for most landscape shots. I usually run the SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB SDXC UHS-I Card 200MB/s in the SD slot because the price-to-performance ratio is unbeatable for those big 30MP RAW files. Also, grab a PCTC Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Canon 5D Mark IV to protect your screen from grit. Basically a ten dollar insurance policy, tbh.

Late to the party but I have lugged that exact setup through the mountains and it is a beast. Honestly, you really gotta be careful with the strain on your back after a few days of hiking. Since you are heading to the Alps, the weather can turn in like five minutes, so I would suggest looking at some weather protection even if the 5D IV is weather-sealed.

• Check out the Peak Design Shell Camera Cover Medium. It fits the 24-70 combo perfectly and saves you from babying the gear in light snow or rain.
• For charging, I prefer the Nitecore UCN1 Dual Slot USB Travel Charger over those cheap generic ones. It is super light and gives you actual data on battery health and voltage, which is helpful in the cold.
• Make sure to pack a Giottos Rocket Air Blaster Large. Grit gets everywhere in the mountains and you really dont want to be wiping your glass with a dusty shirt. I would also suggest keeping your batteries in an inner pocket close to your body when it gets chilly... the cold kills those LP-E6N cells way faster than you think. Have an awesome trip tho, the images are gonna be worth the sore shoulders!

I learned the hard way that a fancy camera bag isnt always the move. On a trip to Norway, I ditched my bulky pro case for a simple padded insert, the one I got fits right inside my regular hiking pack. It saved me money and felt way better on my back during those steep climbs. Tbh, just focusing on weight distribution made the biggest difference for me.

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