Your travel kit will get much cooler with an old Russian camera like this one. This looks like it belongs in James Bond’s James Bond’s enemy’s briefcase, right next to a gun and a pile of passports.  The photos you take with it will probably turn out slightly messed up in a slightly awesome way. 

Get yourself a antique SMENA light meter for some extra authenticity. The light meter comes with its original leather-looking case. These are very cool little gadgets with some Cold War mystique.  

China is a culture that appreciates its old stuff selectively. While Chinese people go crazy over old Tang-dynasty style furniture, these kind of 60’s-era items seem to be in their blind spot. As a result, Taobao has fantastic antiques at awesome prices.

Only one of each of these is available. So if you do buy them, let us know in the comments.

Antique Russian Smena Camera – 180rmb

Antique Smena Light Meter – 330rmb