Eight: Camera(s)

If you're a photographer, by all means, bring your SLR. You won't regret the great photos you'll get. Just be sure to invest in a good zoom lens, I recommend an 18-55. They're cheap and, if you get good glass, you can zoom in way more when you finally get the photos on your laptop. However, DO NOT EVER leave home without a solid point and shoot camera. There will be some places you don't want to take your expensive camera, but you'll still want to record those moments. A waterproof and shockproof point and shoot is a good investment that's easy to carry around. You can spend a little more and get a point and shoot camera that will take photos nearly as good as an SLR. They're expensive, but ideal.