I’m a solo vlogger and these are the 6 pieces of gear I recommend for creating content that shines

Vlogging gear essentials that make my life much easier as a solo vlogger

24 Dec 2025, 16:00 · TechRadar

Features By Timothy Coleman published 24 December 2025

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As Cameras Editor, I shoot a fair bit of social media content for TechRadar – mainly solo on-the-go vlogging as I try out new camera gear, capturing my first impressions for TechRadar's TikTok and YouTube.

For such tasks, I want a lightweight setup of the highest possible quality, fuss-free, to make my solo shooter life as fuss-free as possible. I have fine-tuned my gear selection over a couple of years with several top products that are fit for the task.

I'm not saying my selections are the best picks for everyone, which is why I have included additional options in my best vlogging cameras, best wireless mics, best camera bags, and best camera phone guides – you'll be sure to find your dream vlogging gear in one of those guides.

But which items are my personal essentials? Let’s take a look at each item one by one and why each item has made a home in my bag, starting with the bag itself!

What's in my bag

Ulanzi 9L bag sling bag
Xiaomi 15 Ultra camera phone
Godox Cube-C wireless mic kit
SmallRig Mini LED Video Light 25W (x2)
Neewer neck holder
Mini selfie stick-cum-tripod

Ulanzi 9L Sling Bag

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Rating 5/5

Small, lightweight, comfortable, rugged, protective, surprisingly spacious, and quick access to what’s inside, those are the attributes I look for in a bag for my content creation gear, and the Ulanzi 9L Camera Sling Bag ticks all of those boxes.

Slung over one shoulder and resting on my midriff, with a top zipper for the main compartment and a padded divider inside (which can be folded away inside the bag to create one single large compartment, I have quick access to all of the items listed above, right from where my hand can rest.

A full-size backpack, though it could fit a wide range of camera gear, is excessive for my needs, and most such bags are slow to access gear. No, I need the smallest possible bag with easy gear access, and Ulanzi's does the trick!

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