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Sam's Gear

The gear I use to film, create, travel, and eat my way through every city.

From filming restaurant reviews to editing content and traveling between cities, these are the products and tools I actually use or recommend.

Affiliate disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

🎥 Content Gear

DJI Mic Mini kit, one clip-on wireless transmitter next to the Mic RX receiver, on a white background. Sam Uses This

DJI Mic Mini

Ultralight wireless clip-on mic and receiver, in the 1 TX + 1 RX kit.

Why I use it: Restaurants are loud. This is what keeps my voice clear over the room on every review I film.

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Newmowa 60 LED clip-on fill light, a small rechargeable panel with a clamp, shown mounted on a phone, a camera and a laptop. Best Value

Newmowa 60 LED Clip Light

Rechargeable 60-LED panel with three color modes, front and back clips, and a USB-C cable.

Why I use it: Restaurants are dark. Clipping this to my phone is the difference between food that looks good on camera and food that looks brown.

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Lamicall ultra-compact MagSafe tripod stand in black, holding a phone, folded flat and used as a handheld grip. Travel Essential

Lamicall MagSafe Tripod

Ultra-compact aluminum tripod that snaps onto a phone magnetically and folds flat.

Why I use it: It's the tripod I take on the go, so I can set up a shot at a table without hauling anything bulky.

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Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer smart glasses, Gen 2, in matte black with clear lenses, shown at an angle on a white background. My Pick

Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (Gen 2)

Smart glasses that capture point-of-view video hands-free.

Why I use it: Lets me film what I'm actually seeing while I eat, without holding a phone up the whole time.

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📱 Tech & Accessories

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch in Starlight, open and facing forward, with a gold and black abstract wallpaper on the screen. Sam Uses This

MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)

Apple's 2026 15-inch MacBook Air with the M5 chip, 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD.

Why I use it: It's where every review gets cut. Thin enough to edit from a hotel room between cities, and it doesn't choke on 4K footage.

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💳 Credit Cards I Use

The cards I actually pay for meals and travel with. I keep them for the food and travel points, not for a signup bonus.

Amex Gold Card Great everyday points on food & travel Learn More → Amex Platinum Card Even better points on travel Learn More →

These are referral links, separate from the Amazon links above. If you sign up through one, I may earn a referral reward at no extra cost to you. I still pay for every meal I review myself.

🚗 Getting There & Delivery

How I get to restaurants when I'm not driving, and how I order in when I'm not going out.

Uber Sign up for an easy ride to your next meal Learn More → Uber Eats Get your next meal delivered Learn More →

Why This List Stays Short

I only add gear here that I actually use or genuinely recommend. Buying through one of these links may support Eat With Sam K at no additional cost to you.

⭐ Affiliate partnerships never influence Sam Scores or independent restaurant reviews.

Want to know how I make my videos?

I'm building Eat With Sam K using a pretty simple setup. Check out the gear above, and follow along as I share more behind-the-scenes content about how I film restaurant reviews.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What microphone do you use for restaurant reviews?

The DJI Mic Mini. Restaurants are loud, and clipping on a wireless mic is the single biggest jump in quality I've made.