NEVER LOSE YOUR GOPRO: Easy DIY Tether for Your GoPro

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NEVER LOSE YOUR GOPRO: Easy DIY Tether (or safety leash) for Your GoPro
GoPro 3M Adhesive Mounts are very strong, but the adhesive is not 100%. I have had two of the mounts get knocked off. Never lose your GoPro or other action camera with this easy DIY tether (safety leash). This tether will work on any model GoPro including the GoPro Hero 8, Hero 7, Hero 6 and below.
This tether will secure your GoPro to a whitewater rafting helmet, snowboarding helmet, or mountain biking helmet. It can also be used for water sports like waterskiing or jet skiing by tethering to a Life Vest or PFD or around your wrist.
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@wittman2010 4 года назад

Quick & easy, great idea thank you.

@OutsideChronicles 4 года назад

William Wittman thanks, for less than a dollar, you can’t go wrong! Thanks for watching!

@wittman2010 4 года назад

@@OutsideChronicles I've got way too much paracord and electrical ends 😉

@OutsideChronicles 4 года назад

@@wittman2010 Then it's FREE! If your ends do not have the plastic like mine, you can use the shrink wrap to give it a professional look. I could not find any without plastic at Lowes or HD.

@shanedalupan6822 4 года назад

Hi, Regarding the 10-12 gauge crimp terminal rings, what size would that be in millimetres? I live in Australia and would like to know the equivalent. Cheers mate!

@OutsideChronicles 4 года назад

I am not an expert, but a quick Google shows 10 gauge=2.59mm and 12 gauge=2.06mm. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

@danielguiwan016 4 года назад

thanks for the idea .. Godbless :)

@OutsideChronicles 4 года назад

Thank for watching!

@larryhimmelblau565 2 года назад

Genius !!! I just watched 5 vidoes on best ways to mount my new GoPro10 to my ski helmut. My 1st action cam. I'm still worried about matching the curve of mount to the helmut. :( This cheap solution will let me ski agresively without worrying about loosing the camera in the snow. THANKS !!!!!!!

@OutsideChronicles 2 года назад

Cool, glad it will help out. Another thing I want to point out is GoPro's, ironically, do not do well in the cold. You would think they would be better seeing their founder is a snowboarder. I hike in the cold and keep the unit in my jacket until I need it. I also have a second warm battery in my jacket too. Some other people attach a chemical hand warmer to the unit. I have a Hero 8, maybe the 10 is better. Enjoy, the footage with new GoPro's with stabilization is sick.

@JOHN27398 2 месяца назад

Hey thanks for making this video that's a really amazing idea and I will be doing it! I just happen to have all the things for that project right in my junk drawer. I'm John from Vermont thank you very much.

@OutsideChronicles 2 месяца назад

Hope it adds some extra protection. I know a John from Vermont, he went on my Grand Canyon trip.

@denys-y6k 6 месяцев назад

thanks, helpful tip

@davidmartin740 3 года назад

This is brilliant! Thanks for sharing.

@OutsideChronicles 3 года назад

Thanks brother! Has worked awesome for several years. Happy paddling!

@finisherone1 3 года назад

This is perfect!

@OutsideChronicles 3 года назад

Awesome! What sport do you need the tether for?

@Jwdryswak Год назад

Thanks, bud...great video!!!!!

@OutsideChronicles Год назад

My pleasure, hope it keeps your GoPro safe(r). See you outside!

@armymoaengenecarat5955 4 месяца назад

Great idea. But what if the screw gets loose 😅

@OutsideChronicles 3 месяца назад

Belts and suspenders

@bodilidily 2 года назад

Now to find somewhere on the internet to sell me one small ring wire connector

@OutsideChronicles 2 года назад

They are pretty inexpensive at Lowe's. Make some for your friends! Thanks for watching.

@benjamindbailey 3 года назад

Very cool! Just bought a GoPro and wanted to make sure it didn't fall off during a class V. 😁 Thanks for the tutorial and stay safe out there!

@mradomski 3 года назад

You too, class V is big water. My kayak skills are class 3+ and I raft guide on a class IV river. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment.

@benjamindbailey 3 года назад

@@mradomski Well my kayak skills are class II. :) If you ever make it down to WV come jump in my raft and I'll take you down the Lower New.

@mradomski 3 года назад

@@benjamindbailey Nice! I have never been on the New or Gauly. We drove through there this summer en route to Asheville, NC. I definitely wanted to stop for a trip.

@benjamindbailey 3 года назад

@@mradomski Come on down. Gauley season starts soon.

@PumaM90 4 года назад

I've never owned a Gopro. I think it's fair I buy one 🤘

@OutsideChronicles 4 года назад

You should! I just upgraded to the Hero 8 and love it. It is my 3rd GoPro.

@Florida_Living1 9 месяцев назад

You’re a genius, sir!

@OutsideChronicles 8 месяцев назад

Just creative! SYOR!

@seekluv Год назад

Awesome video and idea! Where do you get parachord tho?

@OutsideChronicles Год назад

You can get it almost anywhere (hardware or outdoor stores), here it is on Amazon amzn.to/3sJ5dmU

@seekluv Год назад

@@OutsideChroniclesthank you!

@craigcogley5071 7 месяцев назад

Great idea. This is my new ho to method.

@AkhileshGunjal 4 года назад

Usefull 💯👍

@OutsideChronicles 4 года назад

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

@wolfe1970 4 года назад

If your knocking off those M3 mounts then you aint putting them on right, i put one on my motorbike helmet about 8 years ago, and its still on there rock solid today, and thats being knocked more times than i care to mention, plus the weather its being through.... The key to a good fixing, is cleaning the area with isopropanol first, allow to dry, then place the mount, hold firm for 5 minutes then let set for 24 hours in a warm dry environment, I dont think id want a GoPro swinging from my head by a tether, thats looking for trouble, not worth loosing your life over losing a GoPro

@OutsideChronicles 4 года назад

Thanks for the tip. I am guessing you are not rolling your motorcycle upside down and bouncing your helmet on rocks on the bottom of a river?

@wolfe1970 4 года назад

@@OutsideChronicles Granted i dont go rolling around on rocks like you do, but point i was making is you would have to rip the foam pad in 2 to be able to take it off the helmet, the bracket would break before the M3 pad coming off, Keep safe out there

@josephklein4680 4 года назад

I just lost my GoPro this week. I was kayaking and upside down and my GoPro hit a rock from the side. Since the mount doesn't give side to side it sheared the side rail off the mount, the adhesive held up fine. I really like your tether idea. You never want a loop of anything hanging from your body in whitewater since it is a hazard to snag on something but I am pretty sure the para cord would pull out of the connector if your body weight was pulling against it. Thanks for the tip.

@OutsideChronicles 4 года назад

Joseph Klein thanks for watching. You could limit the loop by attaching closer to the mount. I used the inside material, but I think I could shorten by putting through a vent. However, some ww helmets are solid.

@benjamindbailey 3 года назад

I think the difference is in whitewater your helmet often gets wet for hours, weakening the glue until a hit is able to knock it off.

@Mirko_SanSan Год назад

Yet again a tree branch hanging over the river whacked my GoPro off. Luckily, the tether worked! Am sharing this video with my friends.

@OutsideChronicles Год назад

Cool, glad it worked and saved your GoPro!

@effuseakay 3 года назад

That was... an amazing video. Not only is the idea very clever, but it's also very well delivered. A huge thank you my friend. I will recommend it as much as I can ❤️

@OutsideChronicles 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful. I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching.

@pinceladas5860 2 года назад

i was improvising with the only thing i had available, dental floss for go pro loss prevention Lol, yeah your idea is way better for peace of mind

@OutsideChronicles 2 года назад

Cool, glad it will upgrade your dental floss.

@Mirko_SanSan Год назад

Thanks so much! I'm a kayaker and I've lost two GoPros to Oregon rivers, and now am on my third.

@OutsideChronicles Год назад

My pleasure, happy paddling. See you outside!

@subradiant_music 3 года назад

This is literally the way that I wanted to do it. Was hoping to find a better way. Just in case the screw comes loose.

@OutsideChronicles 3 года назад

I have never had the screw even loosen up on me. I have not tried, but you could probably remove the nut and then use a nylon lock nut. Or you could use semi-permanent thread locker. The only other suggest would be to attach something to the case. This gets trickier with the Hero 8 and beyond because there is no case. Good luck!

@alotl1kevegas860 3 года назад

Great video/idea! Much better alternative to the crap genuine gopro tethers.

@OutsideChronicles 3 года назад

Thanks, this has worked well for me for a couple of years. It has saved at least one GoPro from drowning.

@1davechandler 2 года назад

Great idea, thanks for the info, I'm going to make one right now.

@OutsideChronicles 2 года назад

Thank you, and thanks for watching

@ruskymtb1221 3 года назад

Very cool, thanks!

@OutsideChronicles 3 года назад

Hope it helps you keep your gopro attached! Thanks for watching!

@casscassy9174 3 года назад

Awesome and thanks for the tip

@OutsideChronicles 3 года назад

Thanks for the comment and watching!

@Jeff-Vader_head_of_catering 3 года назад

Brilliant! Thank you!

@OutsideChronicles 3 года назад

My pleasure!

@LeonardCartersureshotfoto 3 года назад

Great content! Thank you.

@OutsideChronicles 3 года назад

Thanks for watching

@bretth3718 3 года назад

Great idea, thanks!!

@OutsideChronicles 3 года назад

Thanks for the comment and watching!

@sir_s 2 года назад

Thank you and a happy new year!

@OutsideChronicles 2 года назад

My pleasure, keep that GoPro attached!

@MicajahMcCurry 2 года назад

You sir are a wizard. Good work

@OutsideChronicles 2 года назад

Very kind, see you outside!

@spongedinosaurs 3 года назад

this is great! Smart!

@OutsideChronicles 3 года назад

Thanks, has done the job a couple of times

@staticfpv881 3 года назад

It’s a good idea but Hopefully the screw doesn’t come loose

@OutsideChronicles 3 года назад

You should be good if you tighten the screw. I have never had any GoPro mount screw loosen up.

@staticfpv881 3 года назад

@@OutsideChronicles same here . I’m definitely going to still make one 💯

@efxnoise 3 года назад

Thread lock it

@jimkor4048 4 года назад

Nice idea

@OutsideChronicles 4 года назад

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

@zeroheat5787 3 года назад

Genius!

@OutsideChronicles 3 года назад

Thank you, hope it saves your GoPro!

@tartredarrow 2 года назад

This is a shit tether. The case often breaks at the hinge, above where this tether attaches at the screw. Bye bye camera.

@OutsideChronicles 2 года назад

I will await your video with a better solution.

@tartredarrow 2 года назад

@@OutsideChronicles for mine, I drilled a small hole in the case, then safety wired it to a stick on tether base. Less work and actually secure.

@OutsideChronicles 2 года назад

@@tartredarrow and how does that work on Hero 8 and above?

@tartredarrow 2 года назад

@@OutsideChronicles the same as for any other GoPro case...

@OutsideChronicles 2 года назад

@@tartredarrow 8 and above do not come with cases, the feet are attached to the camera.

@brettpeters1684 3 года назад

Just tried this last night, got the thin standard paracord! How the heck did you get it through the hole in the ring cord? I tried your burning method, would like to see how you did it

@OutsideChronicles 3 года назад

Ha, yeah I did a jump cut there. It is not easy. I think I actually made the inside of the connector a bit bigger by sticking needlenose inside and opening them up. You can also try cutting the paracord at an angle before burning it.