As the guy usually taking the photos on group hikes, I have only a handful of shots that I'm in after 8 years and hundreds of days camping and backpacking. This morning, I tried out a Stick Pic so I can get in the picture on my long hikes.

In this photo, you can see that a landscape shot can include the hiker, even if he's the only one around. At least it proves that I was actually there!

This works by connecting your camera to the end of your trek pole, setting the timer delay, and then pressing the button. It looks like you've got your own camera crew along because you don't have your arms out holding the camera.

Getting the whole crew in a photo is now pretty easy and that poor old photographer doesn't need to be left out!

Of course, my first video attempt was spinning around in circles :-) but I'm excited to get more experience with this gear so I can get more interesting shots on the trail. Take a look at the short video below to see how it all works and find out how hot it is here in MN today on my 10-mile hike.



The guys that invented the Stick Pic have given me a few to give out as prizes when I return from my Arizona Trail hike. We'll find out who wins in May.

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