I agree. You're taking too much. 2 bodies with 2 complementary lenses, maybe a teleconverter. Plenty of memory cards, batteries (charging is going to be your biggest problem), and cleaning materials. It can be very dusty.

number 2 is fabulous

I use the Nikkor DX 18-300 mm for travel on my D5600.

I have a D5300 and used the 18-55 for a trip to China. I also have the 35mm. Sharp, good lens. Remember, if you're not familiar with DX lenses, it is the equivalent of a full frame/35 mm film 27-82mm lens. The 35mm is the equivalent of a 52mm lens. Not familiar with the longer zoom recommended, but depending on what you want it's more versatile. Now, when I travel I take the 18-300mm as my only lens. I have longer reach when I want it, but I find that most of the time I am using the lower registers, generally in the 50-100mm range of the lens. I almost never use the 18-55 or my 35 mm sadly even though I own them.

BLOWN AWAY! Thank you.

Love the photos. Especially how sharp the images. And the factual commentary about the architecture. From a Penn grad in Texas.

I love it, particularly the interesting color and almost abstract nature of the leaves against the dark ripples.

What lens were you using?

Every time I have been at the Grand Canyon, there was a haze, so I never was able to get clear photos.

The Keys are on my bucket list. Thanks for posting.

wonderful. lighting is great. here's my favorite.

Love it

No. 2 has a clear advantage

Color.

To the Serengeti I took my Nikon D5300 with Nikkor 18-300 mm zoom and for really long shots I bought a Nikon P900 so I would not have to carry a heavy lens. If you are on a photo tour, however, they are more set up for the big lenses.