Photography Gadgets for Hikers

October 17, 2014 By Tom Wilson Photography
Straps hot by cotton carrier

Strapshot by cottoncarrier.com

 

Hikers who like taking pictures find it hard to use poles and be able to access their camera quickly. Recently, I found two interesting gadgets for hikers – the strapshot and  stickpic. Could make for some great Christmas gifts.

 

Stickpic

Stickpic

 

The strapshot by cottoncarrier.com hooks on to your sling bag or daypack and holds your camera on your strap.. Below is short video that describes how it works.  It is available at amazon.ca for $79.00 and includes the strapshot, plus a camera hub, one tether strap, and bonus hand strap. Shipping extra – $10.00.

The stickpic is a gadget that allows you to connect your camera to the hiking pole.  It is great tool for shooting videos and for still photos you use the timer on your camera. The stickpic retails for $13.99 (US). Not sure of the cost for shipping to Canada.