Celebs galore at Zee Bangla’s Paribarer Bijoya Boithak

Whether you're backpacking around South America or sailing the Pacific, a camera is a must if you want to record and share your experiences. But which camera, or cameras, should you take? I admit, I've been guilty of both over- and underestimating my photography needs on many trips.

Hiking up a mountain trail with a full complement of lenses is not fun!

So I decided to write down a list of minimum requirements a travel camera should have, with the goal to balance portability, functionality, shot quality and (for the adventurers out there) robustness.