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Chest mounts are fine until you are in a crowd looking at people’s backs. A head strap puts the GoPro at eye level.
I bought the AmazonBasics head-strap camera mount so I could run a GoPro or action camera on my forehead for high-adventure footage. Here’s the build, the grippy pad, the adjustments and when a head cam beats a chest mount. I paid under $8. The button goes to the Amazon Basics head mount on Amazon.
- Puts the camera at eye level with your head turns
- Adjustable top and side straps
- Grippy rubberized front contact
- Cross bolts included for the housing
- Very cheap
- Front has no thick foam pad
- Not aimed at high-impact running (per typical head-strap use)
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Why a head mount
Chest mounts give low shots. In a crowd you mostly see backs. If you want what the operator sees as they turn their head, the camera belongs on the forehead.
Build and grip
Elastic straps like a headlamp, solid plastic clips front and back, and a standard action-camera mount with cross bolts so you can angle the waterproof housing. Foam pad on the back. Up front the plastic strap path has a rubberized, very grippy coating so it should stay put.
Verdict
Camping, backpacking, walking around for action shots — this is what you want for a head-worn action camera, and mine was under $8.
FAQ
Does it fit a GoPro waterproof housing?
Yes. It uses the standard mount and includes cross bolts.
How do you adjust the fit?
Top and side elastic adjustments, like a headlamp.
Head mount vs chest mount?
Head follows your gaze at eye level; chest is lower and can show backs in a crowd.
How much was it?
Under $8 when I bought it.
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