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Best Solo Travel Vlogging Gear for China (iPhone 17 Pro Setup)

As a solo traveler in China, these are 3 of my favorite vlogging gear.

The Camera: iPhone 17 Pro

The most important tool is my iPhone 17 Pro. I love it because the video quality is amazing on both the front and rear cameras.

The new camera control button is very convenient. It also has great built-in stabilization, so I don't even need to carry a bulky gimbal anymore.

I specifically chose the 1TB version so I never run out of storage space. I picked the Blue version because it looks timeless. I think the Orange one might look a bit "old" in five years!

I also went with the Pro instead of the Max. It's smaller and lightweight, which makes it much easier to fit into my other accessories.

The Support: Ulanzi MT-85

Next is my favorite selfie stick tripod, the Ulanzi MT-85.

This thing is a lifesaver. It has automatic quick-release legs, so I can set it up on the ground in seconds. It stretches up to 1.5 meters tall. This means I can get the camera to my eye level without having to find a chair or a wall to balance it on.

The best part? It has a magnetic holder. I can just snap my phone on and pull it off whenever I need to move. It’s so fast.

The Power: Anker Zolo 20,000mAh

You cannot travel in China without power. I use the Anker Zolo 20,000mAh power bank.

I made sure it has the CCC mark. This is important! Without that mark, your power bank might get confiscated on domestic flights in China.

It has enough juice to charge my main camera phone and my navigation phone for more than a whole day. I trust Anker because they are a reliable brand and have been around for a long time.

The Bag: Ozuko Sling Bag

Finally, I carry everything in my Ozuko sling bag.

I love this bag because I can slot my Ulanzi tripod firmly into the side pocket. This allows me to use it as a hands-free vlogging setup while I’m walking. It keeps my hands free to hold my snacks or check my maps!

That’s my simple, lightweight setup for this trip. It’s all about being fast and efficient so I can focus on the travel experience.

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~ Adrian Lee @AdrianVideoImage


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As a solo traveler in china, these are my favorite vlogging gear. 

First, the camera. That my iphone 17 Pro. Because of the high quality videos from the front and rear cameras, convenient camera control button, and beautiful HDR quality.

I bought the 1TB version so I don't have to worry about running out of space. The blue version instead of the orange version so it does not look old 5 years later. The pro and not the max so that it's small and light weight to fit my accessories. 

Next, the selfie stick tripod, the Ulanzi MT85. It has automatic quick release Legs so I can set it up quickly. It can stretch 1.5m tall so I can get it to my eye level without finding something to make it higher. It has magnets holder so I snap in and pull out my phone anytime. 


Finally, the CCC power bank. The Anker Zolo 20000mAh power bank with CCC mark so it won't get confiscated when I fly domestic flights in China. 20000mAH so I can charge my camera phone and my navigation phone for more than a day. Anker so I know I have a reliable brand that have been around for a long time. 


One more thing, the ozuko sling back, so I can slot my Ulanzi mt85 firmly on the side and use it as a hands free video vlogging camera setup. 


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