> Besides the obvious glass what are the essential travel accessories for the 5D4 when youre out in the elements? Be careful with the Iceland wind and rain, it finds its way into everything. Even with weather sealing, I would suggest not trusting it 100%. Pick up a Peak Design Shell Camera Cover Large to be safe. Since you wont have outlets, you gotta be smart with power. Instead of buying more expensive Canon batteries, get a Nitecore UCN2 Pro Dual Slot USB Charger for Canon LP-E6N and a big power bank like the Anker 737 Power Bank PowerCore 24K. This combo lets you charge in your bag while you hike and saves a ton of money over buying five extra batteries. For the leftover cash, make sure to get a decent rocket blower like Giottos Rocket Air Blaster Large because the black sand there gets everywhere. Seriously, dont skip the rain protection or youll regret it.

Honestly, the 5D4 is a beast but that mirror mechanism eats power in the cold. I learned that the hard way when my batteries just quit unexpectedly during a long hike. You really gotta be careful about how you manage your power and stability out there.

• For charging, look at the Nitecore UCN2 Pro Dual Slot USB-C QC Travel Charger for Canon LP-E6N. Compared to the Hahnel ProCube 2 Dual Battery Charger for Canon, it is way more backpack-friendly. The Nitecore runs on USB-C so you can charge from a power bank in your bag while you hike, whereas the ProCube is more of a hotel-room tool because it is bulky and needs a wall outlet.
• Since you are hiking, you might want to consider a carbon fiber tripod if you dont have one yet. I used to carry an aluminum Manfrotto 290 Dual Aluminum 3-Section Tripod but it was miserable in the rain. In Iceland, aluminum basically freezes your hands through your gloves. A carbon one like the Benro Tortoise Columnless Carbon Fiber Three Series Tripod or the Peak Design Travel Tripod Carbon Fiber is way better. The Benro is sturdier in high wind because it has no center column to wobble, but the Peak Design is much more compact for actual hiking. Make sure to bring a bunch of microfiber cloths. Not the tiny ones, get the big MagicFiber Large Microfiber Cleaning Cloths 3-Pack. You will be wiping spray off the glass every five minutes at the waterfalls. Tbh, skip the cheap generic batteries... they always fail when it gets freezing.

Just catching up on this thread. Unfortunately, I had a disappointing experience during a similar trip because my equipment was not as good as expected tho.

• Avoid low-cost rain sleeves that fail in heavy wind.
• Dont use heavy steel tripod plates; the added weight is unnecessary.
• Cheap cleaning fluids often cause streaks in humid environments. Prioritizing cost over quality really hindered my performance.