What camera for a wilderness elk hunt?

[Ret. Coach]

I am going on a wilderness elk hunt next year. What camera or cameras would be good to take along to record the experience. I know very little about cameras but one thought I did have was some sort of unit like a GoPro to remain hands free because we will be on horseback a lot of the time. However, as I understand it, they are only good for close range. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks.

 

[Justin Crossley]

Do you want stills or videos?

 

[Ret. Coach]

Well, maybe both.

 

[flyfisher117]

Are you wanting to take video/photo straight from camera and use it or do you wanting to edit it?

 

[Ret. Coach]

I would just like to have some decent pics and maybe a little video for my friends and family back home. I am not wanting to make a fancy edited production or anything.

 

[wyosteve]

Besides my phone, I carry a small Canon 100 I think it is. Fits in a pocket and has a wrist loop. I've used it many times horseback and it's easy, but recommend using the wrist strap to keep it from falling.

 

[Ret. Coach]

Thanks

 

[penica2]

I often use my phone or canon camera for photography/ videography during hunts

 

[Ret. Coach]

Thank you for the input

 

[ElDiablito]

Wilderness hunt with your priorities - your phone. I wouldn’t carry any extra weight.