Equipment you will need:

 

DSLR/Mirrorless camera

Wide angle lens capable of 20mm f4 or lower 

Memory card

Sturdy tripod

Warm clothes (it can still get cold at night)

Walking boots or comfortable sensible footwear (as there can be uneven ground)

Torch (preferably head torch as well)

a Drink

Spare camera battery 

 

Helpful, but not essential equipment:

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shutter release

Snacks

a USB lens warmer

true night filter (if you have one) you dont need to buy one to capture the milky-way