The Perfect Minimalist Travel Kit for the Sony ZV-E10 II
What’s going on! In this post, I’m breaking down what I think is the perfect minimalist travel kit for the Sony ZV-E10 Mark II. I just got back from a trip where I brought only this setup, and honestly, there wasn’t a single thing I couldn’t do with it — from high-quality photos and videos to vlogging and general content creation.
Let’s get into it.
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The Bag That Holds It All
Everything in this kit fits neatly inside a compact K&F Concept camera bag. It has a roomy main compartment for your camera, plus zippered pockets in the front and back that are perfect for organizing extras.
What I really like is how this bag works as both a camera and a general travel bag. Alongside gear, I use it to carry things like batteries, chargers, my phone, some cash, and even business cards. It’s a clean hybrid option that’s small, practical, and just gets the job done.
A Shockingly Good Travel Tripod
At the bottom of the bag is the Freewell carbon fiber travel tripod — and this thing is wild. It weighs less than two pounds but still extends up to eye level (I'm 5'11"), which is seriously impressive for something this compact.
Despite its small size, it's super sturdy. The legs are fully carbon fiber, the rest is mostly aluminum, and it easily supports any camera setup you could realistically fit in this bag. It’s not the cheapest option out there, but you really do get what you pay for with this one — top-tier build quality and excellent portability.
The Main Camera + Lens Combo
Now for the star of the show: the Sony ZV-E10 II paired with the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8.
This combo is crazy versatile. The lens gives you a 24–105mm equivalent focal length on this crop-sensor body, and the constant f/2.8 aperture means great low-light performance and solid background separation. On top of that, the lens has built-in stabilization, which really helps round out this as an all-in-one kit.
The ZV-E10 II itself is incredibly compact and lightweight, and I keep it in a SmallRig cage for some added grip and protection. Sure, it lacks an electronic viewfinder — but that’s kind of the point. It’s basically a budget version of the a6700 with the same killer sensor, just minus a few premium features like weather sealing and EVF.
The Accessories I Always Bring
Inside the main pocket, I keep a few essentials that make my shooting experience smoother. A microfiber cloth is always on hand to clean the lens or screen, and my go-to camera strap is the PGYTECH quick release strap. It’s comfortable, well-made, and the quick-release lugs let me switch between a full strap and wrist strap in seconds — or just take it off completely when I don’t need it.
In the front pocket, I stash a USB-C cable for charging and file transfers to my MacBook. I also carry an iFootage phone mount with an Arca-Swiss quick-release plate, which works seamlessly with the tripod. That way I can switch between phone and camera on the fly.
I usually toss in a Sony Cybershot S2100 too — a fun little digicam that shoots vintage-looking photos. You can grab one of these for under $100 and it’s a great creative addition to any trip.
As for power, I always bring two spare FZ100 batteries in addition to the one in the camera. That’s more than enough for a full day of shooting — I’ve never needed more.
And yeah, I also keep the basics up front: a bit of cash, business cards, and whatever else I need for travel. It all fits easily in that front pocket, separate from the camera gear.
Final Thoughts
For me, this kit hits the sweet spot. It’s lightweight, compact, and insanely capable. Whether I’m shooting video, taking stills, vlogging, or just traveling light, this setup covers all the bases without weighing me down.
Everything I talked about is linked below if you want to check it out for yourself. I seriously think this is one of the best portable setups you can build for the Sony ZV-E10 II — especially if you’re all about staying minimal without giving up performance.