Best GoPro Accessories for Travel

The first travel accessory on your shopping list should definitely be a safety leash. You’ve spent a lot of money buying a GoPro and you don’t want to lose it during your trip.

You don’t even have to spend a fortune finding a solid safety leash and you definitely don’t need to spend money on a top brand model – unless you want to. A basic point and shoot camera wrist leash will help you keep your GoPro safe.

If you want, you can also attach a strong and thin accessory cord to your safety leash. This ensures that even when you hold the camera further and film yourself, you will still have the camera safely attached to your wrist.

A GoPro camera is quite expensive and not something that you would want to lose as it can cost $300-$400. This is why you should always attach a safety leash of some kind to it. An average point and shoot GoPro wrist leash that can be cinch shut will be great.

The other must-have accessory to have with you is a camera extender or the so-called selfie stick. This makes it easy to capture video from hard-to-reach angles and it allows you to include yourself in your photos or video.

There are specific selfie stick brands that make using the camera extender with a GoPro easier. GoPole Evo is great for most travelers. It has a telescoping frame providing a reach of up to 24 inches. Furthermore, the stick hardly weighs anything and it actually floats on water.

If you need something with a better reach, you might consider the same brand’s Reach extender. You can extend this two-piece extension arm up to 40 inches. Just don’t try to float it, as it isn’t water-friendly.

The Telescopic Handheld Professional Monopod Camera Extender Pole with Tripod Mount can be used with a variety of different smartphones including most Samsung and Apple models, digital cameras and GoPro action cameras.

The mount features a soft foam handle that is non-slip and can be comfortably held on to without the fear of sliding out of your hand. The mount at the other end can be rotated 180 degrees to change the angle and take pictures or record videos. The wrist strap is an additional point of security because it lets you hold onto the mount with ease.

The alternative to a camera extender that you should consider is a chest mount. Chest mounts are especially great choices for adventure sports fans – if you’re skydiving or taking a plunge in high places, the harness will help take stunning videos while freeing up your arms.

Although GoPro has its own chest harness, you don’t necessarily want to take it with you for traveling. The harness is rather heavy and it takes quite a bit of space in your luggage.

A much better option is the POV Action Mount. This is a smaller chest harness that actually helps you attach the GoPro directly to your backpack strap. It’s definitely a great alternative when you want to pack other stuff with you as well. It’s also very durable, so you don’t need to worry about it breaking down.

The CamKix Chest Mount Harness for GoPro Hero 5 allows hands-free shooting as the camera can be securely mounted on the user’s chest. It is completely adjustable and can fit all shapes and sizes. It features a quick-release j-hook that makes it easier to position. This mount is great for use while filming various action sports, and apart from the Hero5, it is also compatible with GoPro Hero 4, 3+, 3, 2, and Hero.

You will want to make sure your videos have great sound quality. While GoPro will help you shoot high-quality videos in terms of image quality, the sound can sometimes be a problem. Luckily, you can sort this out with Frame Housing.

Now, the Frame Housing is not necessary for the latest Hero 5 model. So, if you’ve purchased the new version, you don’t necessarily need to add the extra frame mount. However, if you haven’t or your Hero 5 frame breaks, you should consider this handy accessory.

The Kartice Camera Housing Case for GoPro Hero 5 Black is specifically for the Black model and not the Hero 5 Session. It has been made using a soft silicone rubber material with fine workmanship that provides a beautiful look and feel.

The case is great for providing protection to the action camera and keeps it safe from bumps and scratches. It also saves the device from dust and smudges, and keeps the camera protected at all times. You can choose this in a variety of fun colors.

Depending on the climate you’re traveling to, an anti-fog insert is a good accessory to have with you.

These work the best if you’ll be traveling to a very humid destination.

Effectively protects your GoPro 8 lens from being fogged in a cold and humid environment.