GETTING THE GEAR

Pick out the right clothing and kit, and protect your gear from the cold

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DSLR OR MIRRORLESS CAMERA

An obvious bit of kit to point out... but in an ideal world it's best to use a model with weather-proofing and a fast continuous shooting speed.

TELEPHOTO LENS

Long zoom lenses with a wide maximum aperture are ideal. Teleconverters can be used to increase a lens's focal length.

CLOTHING

Cosy, waterproof and rustle-free materials are key here. Layer up your clothing for added warmth, and avoid noise-creating velcro.

TRIPOD OR BEANBAG

A sturdy support keeps long lenses stabilised, while a beanbag is great for low-down shooting

WATERPROOF/CAMO COVERS

It helps to have a specialised waterproof cover for your camera, but a plastic bag and rubber band will do the job in an emergency

SPARE CAMERA BATTERIES