My (camera) kit for Ireland: a well-worn Nikon D3, Nikkor manual focus 18mm f3.5 AI-S (mounted), 16mm f2.8 AI-S fish-eye and
35-200mm f3.5-4.5 zoom with a Cokin system filter holder on the front. The pumpkin-beanbag USED to come in handy when trying
to steady the camera when I left my tripod at home, but with digital, I (cautiously) dial up the ISO and shoot.
Plus, my perspective isn't dependent on finding a solid surface to prop against.