Jason Schneider
the Camera Collector
Top Travel Accessories for Savvy Shooters on the Go
16 must-have Items that’ll keep you operational away from home.
By Jason Schneider
Here are 16 essential accessories for photographers on the go that that will help elevate your travel shooting experience, allow you to capture better and more memorable images, and enhance your overall satisfaction when shooting on the fly, on the trail, or on a holiday vacation. Bear in mind that while each of the specific items we’ve selected is an excellent, it also stands for a product category, so make sure to check out similar branded products before you decide which ones work best for you.
Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B/SD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Card Reader: Optimize your workflow on the go with this advanced 2-slot card reader that lets you download image and video files from UHS-II SDXC and CFexpress Type B cards, freeing up space for more. This reader utilizes the 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 standard, so users can quickly download high-quality images and raw 8K video. The CFexpress Type B slot features sequential read speeds up to 1050 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 1000 MB/s, while the SDXC slot delivers sequential reads up to 300 MB/s and sequential write up to 260 MB/s when working with UHS-II media. When working with UHS-I media, sequential reads top out at 170 MB/s. This card reader features a USB-C interface and connects to your host system using either an included USB-C to USB-C or USB-C to USB-A cable. $38.99.
Moment MTW Fanny Sling (2L): When you’re traveling light with a compact camera, a couple of moderate sized lenses, basic accessories, and some personal gear this black ripstop nylon fanny sling is a great choice, and very comfortable to wear. Made from recycled Kodra nylon treated with two coatings of waterproof polyurethane, it has an oversized zippered pocket for larger gear, a microfiber-lined pocket for sunglasses or filters, plus a hidden zip pocket that holds a passport, documents, or a wallet. A long (1.5-inch-wide) strap, adjustable from 20 to 52 inches, fits users of almost any size, and lets you comfortably carry the bag on the shoulder or waist. The main front pocket is 9.5 x 3.5 x 1.75 inches (W x H x D), has integrated sleeves for a phone or thin items such as credit and memory cards, exterior straps for attaching a travel tripod or jacket, and high-end reverse-coil YKK zippers throughout. A large quick release buckle makes it easy to put on and take off, its exterior measures 8.5 x 5.5 x 3.5 inches (W x H x D) and its empty weight is a mere 10.1 ounces. $70.00 in black.
Manfrotto Element 11 Aluminum Monopod: A monopod is a great ultra-portable accessory that takes up little space and can add crucial stability when shooting in dim light or with long telephoto lenses in the field. This sturdy 4-section unit folds to 16.9 inches, extends to an eye-level 62.6 inches, will support cameras up to 35.6 pounds and weighs just 1.1 pounds. Its twist-lock design maintains a slim profile and facilitates precise, easy setup, and the base plate features a ¼-inch x 20 and 3/8-inch x 16 reversible screw to accommodate a wide variety of equipment. It has a comfortably contoured soft grip, and a wrist strap for added security. $54.88 in black.
Sensei Deluxe Optics Care and Cleaning Kit: This well thought out kit provides everything you need to keep optical surfaces clean when traveling. It includes a lens pen to remove smudges and fingerprints, a separate bulb type blower and brush to remove dust with minimal contact, a large (11.75 x 11.75-inch) microfiber cloth, premoistened lens cleaning wipes, a small bottle of lens cleaning fluid, and cotton swabs. It all fits into an attractive slimline zippered travel case that measures 8 x 5.5 x 2.9 inches (H x W x D) and weighs in at a portable 12.4 ounces. $24.95.
Surui AT-125 Carbon Fiber Traveler Tripod with B-00K Ball Head: A tripod is the ultimate camera stabilization device that lets you capture sharp images almost anywhere you can set it up. This robust, lightweight carbon fiber travel tripod adds the advantage of extreme portability. It folds down to a compact 13.9 inches in length and weighs only 1.9 pounds, but it extends to an eye-level height of 59.8 inches, has a load capacity of a hefty 22 pounds, and gets down to a minimum height if 7.5 inches for grounder shots. Its 5-section legs have a twist-and pull design for fast, easy setup and takedown, rubber feet for added stability, and the removable center column is reversible for macro shots and separates into shorter sections for additional low-angle shooting options. The versatile B-00K ball head comes with an Arca-type quick release plate, has a 3/8-inch x 16 female base mount, a 1.1-inch ball sphere diameter, a vertical tilt of 90° and a panning range of 360° for full rotation. $136.31.
SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD V2 Hard Drive: Taking a compact, high-capacity hard drive along lets you back up your images and videos on the fly, upload to social media, and free up space by downloading the images on your memory cards. This ultra-slim 2TB capacity solid state unit measures a compact 3.9 x 2.1 x 0.4 inches (H x W x D), weighs only 1.8 ounces, is bus-powered via a super-fast USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connection (a USB-C to USB-C cable and USB-C to USB-A adapter are included) , and features a sizzling maximum sustained read speed of up to 1050 MB/sec, and a write speed of up to 1000 MB/s. The SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD V2 is dust- and water resistant to IP65 standards, is drop resistant to 9.8 feet, and uses 256-bit AES hardware encryption to ensure privacy. It’s compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems, works with iPhone 15/15Pro via the Apple Files app, supports direct HD video, and provides a handy carabiner loop for attaching it to a belt loop or backpack when you’re traversing the world. $159.99.
GorillaPod 3X Flexible Mini-Tripod with Ball Head Kit. Unlike other tabletop tripods the GorillaPod’s super-flexible legs can be twisted to grab firmly onto solid objects like railings and configured in an infinite variety of ways to provide a stable platform on uneven surfaces. By adding the easily detachable BallHead 3K you can precisely control the direction and angle of your equipment, and quickly mount or remove it thanks to its proprietary quick release plate. The head can support equipment weighing up to 6.6 lbs., uses a standard ¼-inch x 20 threaded screw to mount DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and video lights, features full 360° panning, 90° tilting, and includes a handy bubble level. With a closed length of 9.4 inches and a total (tripod + head) weight of 13.8 ounces this cool combo is a perfect travel companion. $61.59.
Domke 19 x 19” Color Coded Protective Wrap: Fabricated of padded knit nylon with a non-scratch backing, these squares of soft protective material can be wrapped around cameras, lenses, flash units and other gear to prevent them from scraping against other items in your camera bag. They’ll fit around a variety of equipment shapes and have touch fasteners on all four corners. $23.99 in black, $24.99 in red.
Peak Design Capture Camera Clip v3: Combining stability with quick access on the fly, this ingenious harness system for carrying professional gear employs a durable metal clip, which uses included thumbscrews or hex-head bolts, to clamp onto any strap or belt up to 2.5 inches wide and 0.87 inches thick. The clip is paired with an Arca type quick release plate that attaches to the camera, and slides onto the clip to lock the camera’s movement in four directions and provides four loops for attaching optional Peak Deign anchors for added stability. Once it’s in place the attached camera can withstand forces of up to 200 pounds without becoming dislodged, but the Quick Release button provides instant access at any time. The Capture v3 maintains a slim profile, measuring only 3.3 inches in length and weighing a mere 3 ounces. All its parts are crafted of weatherproof, rust-resistant aluminum, and it has a security lock to prevent accidental release during long er trips, and an anti-slip pad on the back plate for added grip. All legacy Peak Design plates except the DUALplate v1 work on the Capture v3, allowing you to securely carry gear such as lenses, binoculars, GoPro cameras with optional accessories, etc. $74.95.
ROR Residual Oil Remover (2.0 oz. spray bottle): This is the right stuff for cleaning multicoated lenses and electrical contacts, and it’s used by many top camera repair outfits. In can be applied with a clean microfiber cloth moistened in the solution and several applications may be needed to remove the multi-layer build-up of oils, pollution, and dirt on some surfaces. It will safely clean lenses, scanners, LCD screens, TV screens, iPods and the like, but is NOT recommended for use on focusing screens, CCD/CMOS sensors or internal anti-aliasing filters. $10.95.
Tiffen Variable ND Filters: Tiffen Variable Neutral Density filters have a rotating ring that can be set to provide from 2 to 8 stops of light reduction, allowing you to shoot at wider apertures to achieve bokeh effects in portraits and landscapes, or shoot at slower shutter speeds to blur motion for a more natural look, such as shooting waterfalls. It has a wider profile front ring to minimize vignetting. 52mm, $91.99; 72mm, $119.95.
Tiffen Soft-Edge Graduated 0.6 ND Filter. Graduated ND filters let you reduce the exposure by 2 stops in selected areas of the frame, such as an expanse of sky or beach, and have a feathered edge between the density and clear areas to create a natural looking taper. Neutral density filters do not affect the overall coloration of the image, and Tiffen ND filters are manufactured using the proprietary ColorCore process to ensure uniformity. 72 mm, $79.99; 52mm, $36.33.
Lume Cube Panel Pro 2.0 RGN LED Light Panel: Aimed at photographers who need a compact, portable continuous light source when shooting on location, this versatile LED light panel is also a great travel accessory. It mounts in your camera’s hot shoe, secures firmly with a textured locking ring, and delivers RGB color that’s adjustable over a color temperature range of 2700K to 7500K. Its slimline s 6 x 3 x 0.4- inch (W x H x D) panel features 204 LEDs, has a high CRI rating of 96, and has a 2-hour runtime powered by its integrated, rechargeable 4000 mAh battery that can also be used as a 5v power pack. It provides 7 built-in lighting effects, including loop, strobe, lightning, fire, candle, siren, and TV, has stepless brightness control, and an output of 835 lux at 1.6 feet (208 lux at 1 meter), and a maximum power of 10W (595 lumens). The Lume Cube Panel Pro 2.0 features rugged, lightweight aluminum and plastic construction, has three ¼-inch x 20 mounting threads for setting it up on a light stand, etc., and comes with a shoe mount, a braided USB power cable, and a faux leather case. It recharges in 150 minutes via USB-C, measures 5.9 x 3.1 x 0.4 inches (W x H x D) and weighs in at a mere 0.46 pounds. $179.99.
Pelican 0915 Memory Card Case: Keep your precious memory cards safe and organized when you’re on the road with this well-made cleverly configured hinged card case that holds up to 12 SD, 6 miniSD, and 6 microSD cards in snug form fitting cutouts. It’s made of tough polycarbonate resin, has a water-resistant IPX4 rating, a removable insert liner, and a snap fastener. It measures 5.5 x 3.3 x 0.8 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 3.2 ounces. $24.95.
Nomatic McKinnon Camera Backpack (25L): This commodious backpack lets you easily switch from carrying a full complement of gear, to a day pack for toting only the essentials, or anything in between, and provides quick top or full back access to your equipment. Constructed if durable, water resistant nylon and polyethylene, its adjustable ladder system makes it easy to expand the top area of the bag to meet specific needs, and its rear compartment features four zippered pockets for smaller items. It can hold a full mirrorless or DSLR outfit, has two magnetic water bottle pockets that can also be used to secure a travel tripod, and an external sleeve that accommodates a laptop up to 16 inches. The 25-liter pack measures 13 x 19 x 7.5 inches (W x H x D), weighs 3 pounds empty, can be carried using its comfortably contoured backpack straps with supportive sternum strap, or by grabbing its top handle. It also features a comfy EVA foam padded back panel and includes a convenient trolley strap for attaching it to rolling luggage. A selection of system accessory cubes and dividers are available at extra cost. $299.99.
Belkin Boost Charge USB Type-C Power Bank: There’s nothing quite as frustrating as running out of battery power when you’re shooting out in the boonies and don’t have access to an electrical outlet. That’s why it’s a good idea to pack a portable backup power source like this sleek 20,000 mAh unit from Belkin that features a USB Type-C port for input and output, has a USB Type-A 18W output connection, and can charge two devices at once, one at up to 30W, the other at up to 12W. Portable and powerful, it works with tablets, laptops, smartphones and more, can power a MacBook for 9 hours, an iPad for 28 hours, a phone for up to 77 hours, and comes with a 6-inch USB Type C to C cable. The Belkin Boost Charge USB Type-C Power Bank measures 6.19 x 2.9 x 1 inches (H x W x D) so it’ll slide easily into a small shoulder bag or fanny pack. $49.99.
16 must-have Items that’ll keep you operational away from home.
By Jason Schneider
Here are 16 essential accessories for photographers on the go that that will help elevate your travel shooting experience, allow you to capture better and more memorable images, and enhance your overall satisfaction when shooting on the fly, on the trail, or on a holiday vacation. Bear in mind that while each of the specific items we’ve selected is an excellent, it also stands for a product category, so make sure to check out similar branded products before you decide which ones work best for you.
Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B/SD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Card Reader: Optimize your workflow on the go with this advanced 2-slot card reader that lets you download image and video files from UHS-II SDXC and CFexpress Type B cards, freeing up space for more. This reader utilizes the 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 standard, so users can quickly download high-quality images and raw 8K video. The CFexpress Type B slot features sequential read speeds up to 1050 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 1000 MB/s, while the SDXC slot delivers sequential reads up to 300 MB/s and sequential write up to 260 MB/s when working with UHS-II media. When working with UHS-I media, sequential reads top out at 170 MB/s. This card reader features a USB-C interface and connects to your host system using either an included USB-C to USB-C or USB-C to USB-A cable. $38.99.
Moment MTW Fanny Sling (2L): When you’re traveling light with a compact camera, a couple of moderate sized lenses, basic accessories, and some personal gear this black ripstop nylon fanny sling is a great choice, and very comfortable to wear. Made from recycled Kodra nylon treated with two coatings of waterproof polyurethane, it has an oversized zippered pocket for larger gear, a microfiber-lined pocket for sunglasses or filters, plus a hidden zip pocket that holds a passport, documents, or a wallet. A long (1.5-inch-wide) strap, adjustable from 20 to 52 inches, fits users of almost any size, and lets you comfortably carry the bag on the shoulder or waist. The main front pocket is 9.5 x 3.5 x 1.75 inches (W x H x D), has integrated sleeves for a phone or thin items such as credit and memory cards, exterior straps for attaching a travel tripod or jacket, and high-end reverse-coil YKK zippers throughout. A large quick release buckle makes it easy to put on and take off, its exterior measures 8.5 x 5.5 x 3.5 inches (W x H x D) and its empty weight is a mere 10.1 ounces. $70.00 in black.
Manfrotto Element 11 Aluminum Monopod: A monopod is a great ultra-portable accessory that takes up little space and can add crucial stability when shooting in dim light or with long telephoto lenses in the field. This sturdy 4-section unit folds to 16.9 inches, extends to an eye-level 62.6 inches, will support cameras up to 35.6 pounds and weighs just 1.1 pounds. Its twist-lock design maintains a slim profile and facilitates precise, easy setup, and the base plate features a ¼-inch x 20 and 3/8-inch x 16 reversible screw to accommodate a wide variety of equipment. It has a comfortably contoured soft grip, and a wrist strap for added security. $54.88 in black.
Sensei Deluxe Optics Care and Cleaning Kit: This well thought out kit provides everything you need to keep optical surfaces clean when traveling. It includes a lens pen to remove smudges and fingerprints, a separate bulb type blower and brush to remove dust with minimal contact, a large (11.75 x 11.75-inch) microfiber cloth, premoistened lens cleaning wipes, a small bottle of lens cleaning fluid, and cotton swabs. It all fits into an attractive slimline zippered travel case that measures 8 x 5.5 x 2.9 inches (H x W x D) and weighs in at a portable 12.4 ounces. $24.95.
Surui AT-125 Carbon Fiber Traveler Tripod with B-00K Ball Head: A tripod is the ultimate camera stabilization device that lets you capture sharp images almost anywhere you can set it up. This robust, lightweight carbon fiber travel tripod adds the advantage of extreme portability. It folds down to a compact 13.9 inches in length and weighs only 1.9 pounds, but it extends to an eye-level height of 59.8 inches, has a load capacity of a hefty 22 pounds, and gets down to a minimum height if 7.5 inches for grounder shots. Its 5-section legs have a twist-and pull design for fast, easy setup and takedown, rubber feet for added stability, and the removable center column is reversible for macro shots and separates into shorter sections for additional low-angle shooting options. The versatile B-00K ball head comes with an Arca-type quick release plate, has a 3/8-inch x 16 female base mount, a 1.1-inch ball sphere diameter, a vertical tilt of 90° and a panning range of 360° for full rotation. $136.31.
SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD V2 Hard Drive: Taking a compact, high-capacity hard drive along lets you back up your images and videos on the fly, upload to social media, and free up space by downloading the images on your memory cards. This ultra-slim 2TB capacity solid state unit measures a compact 3.9 x 2.1 x 0.4 inches (H x W x D), weighs only 1.8 ounces, is bus-powered via a super-fast USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connection (a USB-C to USB-C cable and USB-C to USB-A adapter are included) , and features a sizzling maximum sustained read speed of up to 1050 MB/sec, and a write speed of up to 1000 MB/s. The SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD V2 is dust- and water resistant to IP65 standards, is drop resistant to 9.8 feet, and uses 256-bit AES hardware encryption to ensure privacy. It’s compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems, works with iPhone 15/15Pro via the Apple Files app, supports direct HD video, and provides a handy carabiner loop for attaching it to a belt loop or backpack when you’re traversing the world. $159.99.
GorillaPod 3X Flexible Mini-Tripod with Ball Head Kit. Unlike other tabletop tripods the GorillaPod’s super-flexible legs can be twisted to grab firmly onto solid objects like railings and configured in an infinite variety of ways to provide a stable platform on uneven surfaces. By adding the easily detachable BallHead 3K you can precisely control the direction and angle of your equipment, and quickly mount or remove it thanks to its proprietary quick release plate. The head can support equipment weighing up to 6.6 lbs., uses a standard ¼-inch x 20 threaded screw to mount DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and video lights, features full 360° panning, 90° tilting, and includes a handy bubble level. With a closed length of 9.4 inches and a total (tripod + head) weight of 13.8 ounces this cool combo is a perfect travel companion. $61.59.
Domke 19 x 19” Color Coded Protective Wrap: Fabricated of padded knit nylon with a non-scratch backing, these squares of soft protective material can be wrapped around cameras, lenses, flash units and other gear to prevent them from scraping against other items in your camera bag. They’ll fit around a variety of equipment shapes and have touch fasteners on all four corners. $23.99 in black, $24.99 in red.
Peak Design Capture Camera Clip v3: Combining stability with quick access on the fly, this ingenious harness system for carrying professional gear employs a durable metal clip, which uses included thumbscrews or hex-head bolts, to clamp onto any strap or belt up to 2.5 inches wide and 0.87 inches thick. The clip is paired with an Arca type quick release plate that attaches to the camera, and slides onto the clip to lock the camera’s movement in four directions and provides four loops for attaching optional Peak Deign anchors for added stability. Once it’s in place the attached camera can withstand forces of up to 200 pounds without becoming dislodged, but the Quick Release button provides instant access at any time. The Capture v3 maintains a slim profile, measuring only 3.3 inches in length and weighing a mere 3 ounces. All its parts are crafted of weatherproof, rust-resistant aluminum, and it has a security lock to prevent accidental release during long er trips, and an anti-slip pad on the back plate for added grip. All legacy Peak Design plates except the DUALplate v1 work on the Capture v3, allowing you to securely carry gear such as lenses, binoculars, GoPro cameras with optional accessories, etc. $74.95.
ROR Residual Oil Remover (2.0 oz. spray bottle): This is the right stuff for cleaning multicoated lenses and electrical contacts, and it’s used by many top camera repair outfits. In can be applied with a clean microfiber cloth moistened in the solution and several applications may be needed to remove the multi-layer build-up of oils, pollution, and dirt on some surfaces. It will safely clean lenses, scanners, LCD screens, TV screens, iPods and the like, but is NOT recommended for use on focusing screens, CCD/CMOS sensors or internal anti-aliasing filters. $10.95.
Tiffen Variable ND Filters: Tiffen Variable Neutral Density filters have a rotating ring that can be set to provide from 2 to 8 stops of light reduction, allowing you to shoot at wider apertures to achieve bokeh effects in portraits and landscapes, or shoot at slower shutter speeds to blur motion for a more natural look, such as shooting waterfalls. It has a wider profile front ring to minimize vignetting. 52mm, $91.99; 72mm, $119.95.
Tiffen Soft-Edge Graduated 0.6 ND Filter. Graduated ND filters let you reduce the exposure by 2 stops in selected areas of the frame, such as an expanse of sky or beach, and have a feathered edge between the density and clear areas to create a natural looking taper. Neutral density filters do not affect the overall coloration of the image, and Tiffen ND filters are manufactured using the proprietary ColorCore process to ensure uniformity. 72 mm, $79.99; 52mm, $36.33.
Lume Cube Panel Pro 2.0 RGN LED Light Panel: Aimed at photographers who need a compact, portable continuous light source when shooting on location, this versatile LED light panel is also a great travel accessory. It mounts in your camera’s hot shoe, secures firmly with a textured locking ring, and delivers RGB color that’s adjustable over a color temperature range of 2700K to 7500K. Its slimline s 6 x 3 x 0.4- inch (W x H x D) panel features 204 LEDs, has a high CRI rating of 96, and has a 2-hour runtime powered by its integrated, rechargeable 4000 mAh battery that can also be used as a 5v power pack. It provides 7 built-in lighting effects, including loop, strobe, lightning, fire, candle, siren, and TV, has stepless brightness control, and an output of 835 lux at 1.6 feet (208 lux at 1 meter), and a maximum power of 10W (595 lumens). The Lume Cube Panel Pro 2.0 features rugged, lightweight aluminum and plastic construction, has three ¼-inch x 20 mounting threads for setting it up on a light stand, etc., and comes with a shoe mount, a braided USB power cable, and a faux leather case. It recharges in 150 minutes via USB-C, measures 5.9 x 3.1 x 0.4 inches (W x H x D) and weighs in at a mere 0.46 pounds. $179.99.
Pelican 0915 Memory Card Case: Keep your precious memory cards safe and organized when you’re on the road with this well-made cleverly configured hinged card case that holds up to 12 SD, 6 miniSD, and 6 microSD cards in snug form fitting cutouts. It’s made of tough polycarbonate resin, has a water-resistant IPX4 rating, a removable insert liner, and a snap fastener. It measures 5.5 x 3.3 x 0.8 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 3.2 ounces. $24.95.
Nomatic McKinnon Camera Backpack (25L): This commodious backpack lets you easily switch from carrying a full complement of gear, to a day pack for toting only the essentials, or anything in between, and provides quick top or full back access to your equipment. Constructed if durable, water resistant nylon and polyethylene, its adjustable ladder system makes it easy to expand the top area of the bag to meet specific needs, and its rear compartment features four zippered pockets for smaller items. It can hold a full mirrorless or DSLR outfit, has two magnetic water bottle pockets that can also be used to secure a travel tripod, and an external sleeve that accommodates a laptop up to 16 inches. The 25-liter pack measures 13 x 19 x 7.5 inches (W x H x D), weighs 3 pounds empty, can be carried using its comfortably contoured backpack straps with supportive sternum strap, or by grabbing its top handle. It also features a comfy EVA foam padded back panel and includes a convenient trolley strap for attaching it to rolling luggage. A selection of system accessory cubes and dividers are available at extra cost. $299.99.
Belkin Boost Charge USB Type-C Power Bank: There’s nothing quite as frustrating as running out of battery power when you’re shooting out in the boonies and don’t have access to an electrical outlet. That’s why it’s a good idea to pack a portable backup power source like this sleek 20,000 mAh unit from Belkin that features a USB Type-C port for input and output, has a USB Type-A 18W output connection, and can charge two devices at once, one at up to 30W, the other at up to 12W. Portable and powerful, it works with tablets, laptops, smartphones and more, can power a MacBook for 9 hours, an iPad for 28 hours, a phone for up to 77 hours, and comes with a 6-inch USB Type C to C cable. The Belkin Boost Charge USB Type-C Power Bank measures 6.19 x 2.9 x 1 inches (H x W x D) so it’ll slide easily into a small shoulder bag or fanny pack. $49.99.
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Retro-Grouch
Veteran
This post was as much fun as a Spiratone ad from 1968: cool stuff that I didn't know existed, that I now know I want.
Jason Schneider
the Camera Collector
Thanks for your kind words. Fred Spira, the founder of Spiratone, was a friend of mine and back in the day I wrote a few ads for him, so you’re not too far off the mark.