The Best GoPro Accessories for Every Adventure

Any new GoPro owner will need to purchase a microSD card to store their footage. The GoPro does not come with one included in the box, but does recommend a few reliable brands, including SanDisk. Perfect for GoPro, digital cameras or even game consoles, this microSD card features enough space to capture hours of footage. After hundreds of hours of use across GoPros and other devices, our team has yet to encounter any issues with the SanDisk Extreme.

The GoPro's portable form factor is a huge part of its appeal. That small size doesn’t do it any favors when it comes to battery life, though. If you are filming all day adventures or long timelapses, a single battery is only going to last you an hour or so.

GoPro’s Enduro batteries are a huge improvement over the standard battery, especially in cold temperatures. One Enduro battery can last up to two hours. With this Enduro two pack, plus the included GoPro battery, you’ll be able to film off-the-grid all day, or even all weekend, without having to worry about charging.

Out of the box, it's tricky to capture any kind of video with the GoPro due to its small size and lack of grip. That’s why the GoPro features a versatile finger mount: to attach tons of useful accessories.

One of the best accessories for capturing all kinds of footage on the go is the GoPro Shorty Mini tripod. This hand-sized accessory acts as both a grip and a telescoping tripod. If you plan on capturing different kinds of footage on the go, this is one of the best compact mounts available.

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The GoPro 3-Way 2.0 grip is an all-in-one shooting solution aimed at giving you the flexibility to capture all kinds of moments. When folded, it acts as a comfortable grip for casual and selfie style footage. Fully unfolded, it's a tall tripod for static, stable shots. Unfolded in a grip style, it’s shaped like a long arm, able to capture excellent follow footage while skating, biking, skiing and more. The ballhead at the top allows you to easily position and angle your shot without having to remove the GoPro.

Carrying around a GoPro and a handful of accessories can be tricky, especially if you want to keep things small. Plenty of brands make carrying cases for GoPro, but this one from AmazonBasics is the right mix of effective and affordable. Available in two sizes, this case features padded slots for a GoPro, GoPro parts and GoPro accessories. It also features an open net pocket for cables and other bulky items.

Intense descents on a mountain bike or skis require two free hands. To perform at 100% while still capturing excellent, immersive footage, we recommend the GoPro Chest Mount.

The Chest Mount straps a GoPro onto the center of your chest, allowing for some unique first-person point of view shots. If you’ve ever seen an awesome mountain bike video where you can see the riders’ hands and handlebars, they were probably using the Chest Mount.

The GoPro is meant to be used in rugged conditions. On its own, it is very durable. But for users who want the most protection possible, without adding any extra bulk, consider this pack of screen protectors for PCTC. Made of tempered glass, these screen protectors can be applied to the front and rear screens, as well as the main lens. They will take the brunt of any impact against rocks, trees and other jagged objects.

The latest GoPro Hero 11 is waterproof up to 33 feet. That makes it great for casual beach and scuba diving activity. Anyone planning on doing either should consider The Handler as their grip of choice. This grip floats in water, meaning if you let go on accident, you can find your GoPro easily. To that end, it features a bright orange bottom, making it even easier to spot in water.

Anyone looking for versatility and flexibility in their GoPro shooting should consider the Joby GorillaPod starter kit. This tripod is made of flexible plastic ball joints. You can set it up as a standard mini-tripod, fold it into a grip, or wrap it around odd objects for static shots. It also features a smartphone and standard camera mount, making it great for other devices too.

It is Joby’s most entry-level tripod. While it isn’t as sturdy or versatile as premium options like the Joby GorillaPod Pro Kit, it is much smaller, matching GoPro’s portable form factor.

All GoPro after the Hero5 feature a setting for wind noise suppression. Essentially, the GoPro does its best to block out wind noise automatically, through software. While it does a great job, it can make normal noises like speech and ambience sound a little odd.

These tiny windjammers from Rycote do a great job of physically quieting wind noise. By sticking them on to your GoPro’s microphone(s), you can block out much more wind noise than with software alone. After applying these windjammers, you can even turn off GoPro’s wind noise suppression, and enjoy unmodified audio, sans wind noise.