Best Action Camera Accessories for Travel

Urban settings demand versatility. You’re moving through crowds, navigating transit, and filming everything from storefronts to skyline shots. Bulky gear gets in the way. Here’s what to bring:

KobraTech TriFlex Mini Tripod
Best for: casual city walkers, vloggers, and café storytellers
This compact tripod doubles as a grip, fitting easily in a jacket pocket. It’s ideal for quick setup on tables or ledges, or for recording walking shots on the go. The tripod's length is enough for selfies and vlogging without being too conspicuous.

• Pros: Extremely portable, doubles as grip
• Cons: Limited height for group shots

Backpack Shoulder Strap Mount
Best for: POV footage while touring museums, markets, or biking around the city
This clamp mount slides onto your backpack strap and offers a fixed, forward-facing angle for immersive first-person footage. In real use, it’s more subtle than a chest rig and perfect for travel days where you’re always moving.

• Pros: Lightweight, keeps hands free
• Cons: Angle can’t easily be adjusted on the fly

ND Filters
Best for: shooting in bright daylight, reducing window glare
These clip-on filters help manage exposure when shooting under strong sunlight or near reflective surfaces. ND8 and ND16 are particularly helpful for mid-day city footage.

• Pros: Improves image quality, simple swap-on design
• Cons: Requires storage and occasional cleaning

7800mAh Portable Power Bank
Best for: staying charged while sightseeing
Slim enough to slip into a coat pocket, this power bank is reliable for topping up batteries during long shooting days. With a USB-A and USB-C port, it’s versatile for multiple devices.

• Pros: Lightweight, quick charging
• Cons: Can take hours to fully recharge itself

Shooting at the beach means dealing with harsh sun, flying sand, and the constant threat of water exposure. You need accessories that protect your gear without limiting flexibility. Here’s what to pack: 

Waterproof Floating Hand Grip
Best for: swimming, wading, or beach play with kids
This bright orange grip doubles as a flotation device, keeping your camera visible and above water if dropped. It’s also easier to hold with wet hands than a slick plastic camera body.

• Pros: Floats even with housing attached
• Cons: Doesn’t extend or tilt

Waterproof Housing Case
Best for: snorkeling, wave play, and protection from sand
Even if your camera is water-resistant, this housing adds serious protection. It's great for shallow water shooting, or just guarding against gritty sand and sudden dunks.

• Pros: Deep-water safe (45m), full button access
• Cons: Adds bulk and slight lens distortion

Sandmarc Polarizer Filter
Best for: beach landscapes, sunsets, and reflective surfaces
This circular polarizer helps reduce glare from the ocean and adds richness to blue skies and clouds. It clips into GoPro and DJI mounts or housing frames.

• Pros: Sharper contrast, less haze
• Cons: Must be aligned correctly

Reusable Anti-Fog Inserts
Best for: humid tropical locations
These inserts go into waterproof housings to prevent fogging when moving between hot and cold environments—like diving into the water from a beach towel.

• Pros: Cheap and effective
• Cons: Must be dried and reused properly

Hiking, mountain biking, or trail running demands gear that stays out of the way, yet delivers stable footage. Durability and power management become top priorities. Remember to pack these:

GoPro Chesty (Chest Mount Harness)
Best for: trail biking, hiking, climbing
This padded chest rig gives a natural, centered view and keeps your hands free. It’s ideal for activities where headwear might shift or where hand-held grips aren’t practical.

• Pros: Stable, immersive POV
• Cons: Can feel bulky on long treks

Joby GorillaPod Tripod
Best for: uneven terrain and creative camera angles
Its flexible legs wrap around tree limbs, rocks, or trekking poles. A compact option that adds huge versatility for vlogs, wildlife shots, or time-lapses.

• Pros: Durable, adaptable
• Cons: Legs may loosen with heavy use

RAVPower Solar Charger Panel (Foldable)
Best for: multi-day hikes, camping trips
This fold-out charger lets you top up power banks or batteries off-grid. It’s best used for trickle-charging during breaks or while setting up camp.

• Pros: Renewable energy, water-resistant
• Cons: Requires good sunlight to be effective

Lekufee Waterproof Hard Case
Best for: protecting gear on the trail
A crushproof, waterproof shell that fits most action cams and a few accessories. Trusted by professionals for field use.

• Pros: Very rugged, customizable foam
• Cons: Heavy for casual day trips

When your trip revolves around water—whether it’s snorkeling, diving, paddleboarding, or boating—your gear must survive full immersion and capture good underwater visuals. Let's dive into it:

Insta360 Dive Case (for One R or X3)
Best for: 360 video in deep water
This custom housing maintains full field of view without bubbles or blur, even at depths of 30m. A must-have for immersive content.

• Pros: Maintains lens clarity underwater
• Cons: Specific to model and bulky

Dive Filters
Best for: tropical diving up to 25ft
Snaps over dive housings to bring red tones back into your underwater shots. Essential for color correction below the surface.

• Pros: Easy to swap, noticeable difference
• Cons: Only works below certain depths

Waterproof Floating Strap
Best for: handheld snorkeling and boat use
A neoprene strap that attaches to your wrist or camera, ensuring your camera floats if dropped. Bright color makes recovery easier.

• Pros: Affordable safety measure
• Cons: Not great for rough surf

Coiled Tether Leash
Best for: jet skis, surfboards, or rough water
Attaches camera to your gear or wrist with a coiled wire cord that stretches as needed. Prevents loss in high-impact situations.

• Pros: Durable, adjustable
• Cons: Adds clutter if not needed