Electronics
You may wish to leave all electronics behind when you make pilgrimage. In that case, skip this page.
Mobile Phone
It is recommended to take a phone with you on pilgrimage, as a safety device to contact emergency services, friends & family.
A smartphone can also be the device on which all your navigation happens, as well as all photography and video making.
Though a dumb phone may be better, if you prefer to leave behind your capacity for digital distraction, and carry a phone for communication only.
Power and Charging
You will need to keep your phone charged. There are few power points in the forest. To keep charged, it is recommended to carry an external battery supply. To keep this in turn charged, you’ll need a plug (and wire), or a solar setup.
Look for a power pack with a 10,000 mAh capacity at least. Aim for the smallest device possible, with the quickest recharge time.
A high-power plug will allow you to charge your phone and power bank while you’re taking a cup of tea. Make sure the wire you use is compatible with high-speed charging.
Camera
Do you need a ‘real’ camera? Probably not. If you do, you’ll likely already know everything you need to know.
I recommend a versatile point-and-click like the sony RX100 VII, or the Leica Q(1/2/3). If you are super keen on top quality video and need a small camera, the Lumix S9 is a seriously decent option.
My favourite ‘vintage’ camera for pilgrimage is the Sigma DP3 Merrill. It uses a non-bayer sensor called ‘foveon’, which makes for astonishing colours - but it’s a pig to use, has no preview of the shot you’re taking, only produces results in ISO 100, and the batteries last for about 30 shots. But when it hits, it really hits, and it weighs almost nothing. The opposite of the modern camera experience. Digital as hard work.
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