
Reasons why I never travel without my GoPro: So, I bought my first GoPro back in 2015 and I have never travelled without it since! Yes I have made some upgrades along the way but wow! What a bit of kit! Working in Photography through my full-time job, I hated carrying a DSLR around with me on my holidays.
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I knew that when we planned our first trip to Disney I wanted to be able to capture our whole holiday. From rides to parades to just generally walking around the park whatever the weather. So after spending months of researching compact cameras and small portable film cameras, I scrapped that idea and looked into GoPros. I was so amazed at the quality and functionality of them. Finally I saved up enough to upgrade from my hero 4 silver to the hero 7 black this year. (see link below page to purchase or check the spec) Here are the reasons why I love it so much and never travel without it. I would recommend any keen adventurer or traveller to invest in one for the following reasons!
REASON 1 – DURABILITY
As I’m sure you know if you have read our about our trips we love jam-packed adventure holidays. Now carrying a DSLR or even a compact camera isn’t great for this. I used to constantly worry about damaging it throughout the day when we were doing activities. Even walking around cities I would be scared of someone bumping into me. I would treat my camera like a child and would be horrified if anything happened to it.
With the GoPro, I never have to worry about any of these things. It has been thrown in the sea and squished in my backpack and its good as new. Of course like any equipment, you need to look after it but they are built to withstand the extreme. With them being waterproof- now even without a case up to 40meters! amazing. This was so important to me when I was thinking about what camera to buy. I didn’t want to have to fork out for multiple cameras or kit- lenses, waterproof case, expensive mounts etc potentially costing thousands. I wanted to be able to compact everything into a single piece of kit. We have been diving with the GoPro, attached it to the side of quad bikes in the rain and even been drenched on waterslides. The durability of the GoPro has given me freedom to capture our travels without the worry. This is one of the top reasons why I never travel without my GoPro.

REASON 2 – COMPACT AND DISCREET
Now when travelling around, I like to carry the bare minimum. The last thing you want is to be hiking up the side of a mountain and have the weight of a hefty camera as well as a massive backpack. I also like to be discreet when it comes to filming out in public. I hate people staring at me when I’m taking photos or filming I find it super off-putting.
The great thing with the GoPro is it’s tiny! People barely even notice I am wandering around with it most of the time, in fact as it’s so tiny and discreet so do I! I love that its super compact and I can fit it into any bag. This makes packing a dream as everything I need fits into a tiny box. I always pack it in my carry on as it barely takes up any space. With it being so discreet it doesn’t matter what type of mount I am using, whether that’s a chest or even a head harness, you don’t feel like you are wearing it. This is great if you want to be able to forget about filming and enjoy your experience while still capturing all those precious moments.

REASON 3 – QUALITY AND FEATURES
Even if you don’t want to spend time messing around with complicated setting, the quality of film you will get is incredible. For something so tiny it amazes me. I was so impressed with my fist recordings even way back on the old GoPro. “Wow this is the best thing since sliced bread,” I said. Now there is even hyper smooth and stabilisation built-in. I can run around, put it on a car or even be on a ride with my GoPro and it will be super smooth footage. This was such a bonus. When I upgraded as it meant I no longer had to lug about a gimbal making it more compact than ever. The touch screen and easy layout. This makes it super easy to use even if you are not the most techy person.
There is nothing worse than being at a concert and spending half the time fiddling about with your camera and missing the event! I love how I can swap between modes in a second. This makes filming a joy rather than a hassle when we are away. Filming in 4k with hyper smooth just blew my mind when I upgraded my GoPro. Coming home and watching out footage back felt like we were right back there. I love that you have time warp and time-lapse. This is a fun way to record car journeys or walking around a city! This adds something a little different when it comes to editing my footage together as it mixes up the tempo.

REASON 4 – APPS AND SETTINGS
The GoPro App makes it super easy to be able to control all your settings right from your phone. This is great if your GoPro is attached to the side of a car say, you can see a live view of whats going on and make changes accordingly. This is brilliant. It gives you so much more flexibility when filming. There are also tons of apps such as GoPro Quick for editing in post-production. Again they are super user friendly and have everything you need to be able to create amazing home videos to youtube worthy content. From simple cutting and piecing together a film to colour grading footage. Whatever your level these apps are brilliant for everyone. The best part is they are free!!! So you don’t need to worry about shedding out a fortune for fancy editing software! (if you have read my blogs before you will know how much I like a freebie!) Other reasons why I never travel without my GoPro as I can edit and instagram on the go!

REASON 5 – ACCESSORIES
This is the fun part! There are endless amounts of accessories you can purchase for a GoPro. Now, this can be expensive but there are so many amazing package deals you can buy to save yourself some money -yay! ( I have linked one the same as mine below) When I bought my first GoPro I purchased a 15-in-1 kit from amazon which set me up for our first lot of holidays. This was amazing! I could wear my GoPro on my wrist, my chest or even my head. I love how versatile the GoPro accessories are. This makes it perfect for any situation. Whether we are on a day trip to the zoo or scuba diving, I can switch mounts in a heartbeat.
I can pack my Gopro box up with the according accessories for that holiday and I’m set and ready to go! This was so appealing to me as it gave me the flexibility to find mounts that suited me personally rather than the limited mounts you can buy for a DSLR- I mean you can’t wear that on your head, can you?! If you want to read more about mounts and awesome accessories see my posts here for my top 10 travel GoPro accessories.

Check out the latest models of the GoPro in the link below and also there new 360 action cam!
IN CONCLUSION…
I think I have said a lot about the functionalities and awesome qualities that the GoPro has. I love my GoPro and couldn’t not endorse it more – GoPro should sponsor me for sure haha. Whatever type of traveller you are the GoPro will be an awesome piece of kit you won’t want to travel without again. Even if you just like fun day activities such as theme parks or the zoo its just perfect for capturing these memories. I will always pack my GoPro just in case and can’t wait to see what new features get added as they are constantly improving.
I hope you enjoyed the reasons why I never travel without my GoPro…Let me know what you think in the comments. Do you have a GoPro? If so what do you love about it? If not will you now consider buying one for your travels? I hope to see you on the next post!
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Thanks for this honest review. I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a good cam, sometimes phone cam has certain limitations. I’ll think about having a go pro.
You are most welcome! You will absolutely love it if you are to buy one!
I’ve been thinking about getting a go pro, now you’ve convinced me.
You will love it when you get one! So much fun
I am also an adventure traveller and I have never though of buying a GoPro. It sure sounds much easier. You have sold me!
Oh then it will be perfect for you! I hope you invest in one!
I was on amazon last night looking hahaha
oh my god, I’m craving to finally own my own gopro but sadly my current budget doesn’t allow it 🙁 loved the tips you expressed, always on point! 🙂
I bought mu first Gopro second hand and saved myself so much money! There are lots of them floating around online, Maybe thats worth looking into! I hope you manage to get one eventually!
There is no doubt that the GoPro’s light, compact and durable nature make it so attractive to travellers, adventurers and people on the ‘go’. Many people who still opt to lug heavy camera equipment around must not realise that the level of quality GoPro provides is quite outstanding. For the quality film it produces, I really don’t think it can be beaten when you also consider it’s ability to be taken virtually anywhere in such a compact way and for a much more economical outcome. A win all around if you ask me!
I agree! There is just nothing quiet like it on the market that offers the same quality! Thanks for stopping by!
Oooh what a great post to see soon after buying my first GoPro! Thanks for the info, this is great news and good info to have for my GoPro.
So happy to heat that you have invested! I hope you picked up some tips and stay tuned for my Gopro accessories post coming soon!
I have a GoPro 7 and I love it! It takes such great photos, esp the wide angle ones, and you can’t beat a screen capture from a video. They always looks great and never blurry. I agree 100% with you 🙂
So so true! Im glad you love your Gopro as much as me! and thanks for stoping by!
Gopros are perfect for travel. They come in handy so much and we take it everywhere we go. We were devastated when our first one ended up in a swimming pool without the case on! At least with our new one we no longer need a case.Thanks for sharing 🙂
Oh no! That must have been a right horror! Yes I am so glad they ditched the bulky case! so much easier and less fat!
I am always fascinated about GoPros especially because we love doing adventure activities. I really would like to invest in something that’s handy and still yield a good quality like the SLRs.
I Hope you look into a GoPro more this would be so perfect for you! Let me know how you get on!
I don’t have a gopro but this is making me consider it! I love photography but I can’t take my DSLR, film camera, polaroid and phone everywhere I go so I usually just bring my phone and maybe 1 other!
I’ve been so conflicted between buying a DSLR or a GoPro and your post just helped me make that decision! How’s the GoPro for night shots or specifically photos of stars?
There much much better now for night shots than they used to be,I mean you want be a DSLR but the low light quality is much better than it has been previously on a small camera like this!
I absolutely love my GoPro. I literally cannot travel without it. So many of my underwater shots and videos have turned out to be absolutely epic.
Yes! I agree me too! thanks for stopping by
I don’t have a gopro and trust me carrying DSLR everywhere is definitely not a great idea. After reading your post I realized, it can be an easy solution to most of the problems. I was worried about the quality, which you have answered. Let me also buy one,
Aww om so glad that this post has helped solve some of your holiday issues! Id love to know how you get on with your GoPro!
Great review of the GoPro. I purchased one recently and am still trying to learn how to use it. I love how small it is with such great quality. I have to look in to all the accessories and learn how to use them so I can replace my DSLR camera with the smaller GoPro. Thanks for sharing why you love it!
YAY! so glad that you have bought a GoPro recently! glad that you liked this post and all the best getting used to your new camera!
Great review. I’ve always wanted a go pro to take some action shots without worrying about ruining my camera! One day hopefully …
Thank you so much! I hope you manage to get one, one day! thanks for stopping by
We have looked at GoPro cameras several times and have never hit “buy”. But then I am sure it is much more durable and compact than the DSLR we carry all the time. Right now we shoot more stills than video and I was worried about the features for just shooting still photos. But maybe it deserves another look!
This is definitely a gadget I would love to acquire! I can picture myself whizzing down the ski slopes capturing the best footage!. I love my DSLR but a GoPro is such a cool and practical piece of equipment!
Yes you are so right! These are the perfect solution for Skiing! Glad you enjoyed this post and see you on the next one!
You may have convinced me to finally get a gopro. I’ve been thinking about ti for awhile! I’m not a photographer, I just have a point and shoot that has always served my needs, but it’s not super durable or as portable as a GoPro. And I love the idea of adjusting the setting through an app!
Excellent reasons to get hold of Go Pro now. Good explanation on its apps and settings. Its functionalities and great qualities are really tempting.
We love our gopro, especially for hyperlapses and underwater shots!
I definitely need to get one! Been thinking about it and this post is pushing me to say yes now! 🙂
I love my GoPro too! I attach mine to my mask when I snorkel, and wear it on a head mount when I need both hands, like if I’m kayaking. I just wish that I had spent a little more and bought the Black instead of the White – being able to switch out the battery would be a game-changer for me.
I have just got a go-pro for the first time, and am loving it! It’s almost too tiny to believe, right?! It’s great for kayaking and moving sports for sure.
I have always wanted a GoPro because of it’s durability and ability to go underwater. They are the perfect travel companion because they are light and small, too! This guide made me consider buying one again!
They will be fantastic for you! I really hope you are able to invest at some point!
We don’t have one! Maybe we should considering getting one though!
I love my go pro. Only got it a few months ago but so glad I finally got one. I’d been using cheaper alternatives for years but just not the same.
I agree, they are for sure worth the investment!
Nice thoughts on GoPro! I don’t have one. But seems like it is a useful gadget to possess. You have triggered my thought process on this.
I hope that you take the leap and manage to buy one at some point they are just so fab!
Nice thoughts on GoPro! I don’t have one. But looks like it is a useful gadget to possess. You have triggered my thought process on this!
Oh, yes! I love my gopro and I never go without it. The videos are amazing. The downside side, I hate editing videos.
Agreed! So glad that you love yours too! I love editing but need far more hours in the day for it haha!
Very cool! I’ve always seen people with them but never really looked into it’s features and benefits. Sounds like an awesome addition for a very active lifestyle. I do love the waterproof features.
Yes thats for sure! definitely a fab investment! Thanks for stopping by and im glad that you enjoyed the post!
THANK YOU! This has been HUGE for us. Chuck bought a GoPro several years ago, used it once on 165 mile bike tip and never touched it again. We might need to look at using it and upgrading.
Oh thats such a shame that it has not been used since! I hope that you fall in love with it all over again!
I have heard so many great things about GoPro, but never got my hands into it! I love my DSLR camera, but these days having to travel with kids, I find it difficult to carry my my camera, accessories and tripod. A Gopro will be such a great fit with my current lifestyle and travel activities. Definitely a worthy investment! Thanks for sharing the ins and out of this accessory. Makes it so much easier to take a decision 🙂
Interesting to know your review of go pro. Just watched the latest release ad today which I have been to eating to buy.
YES! I know! im so eager to upgrade! The 9 looks amazing!
For some time, I was wondering whether or not to buy GoPro. You convinced me of it. Great arguments, great post. I will seriously consider buying for my next trip after the pandemic.
I never have a GoPro but I’ve tried bringing one during some of my trips – thanks to my sisters for lending theirs! Haha! I think I should invest in one soon. I’ll check that GoPro 7. It’s really nice to have a compact camera that can do similar job as bigger/bulkier cameras. 🙂
Yes thats for sure! I hope you manage to invest and love it as much as I do!
I don’t have a GoPro. But looks like a great gadget to possess. Above anything else, it seems to be really handy. You have triggered a thought process! I am now considering getting one..!
They are so handy and super tiny so take up no room at all! Thats what I love about them! I hope you take the leap of faith and invest :D! Thanks for stopping by!
I’ve really been considering getting a GoPro Hero 7 as (hopefully!) next year I’ll be travelling for 9 months in a variety of climates and I want to pack the least amount that I can. I’m just worried that the quality isn’t very good but you’ve eased that!
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