The GoPro has revolutionized action and adventure filming. As one of the most portable, go-anywhere, do-anything cameras, it has changed not only what is possible, but who can make great sports and adventure videos to enthral friends, neighbors, or, thanks to social media, even the world.
But as with most cameras, there’s the basic, entry-level equipment, and that’s fine – but it’s the accessories that take your capabilities to a whole new place.

But when it comes to GoPro accessories kits, there are way too many to choose from. From simple insta-batteries to anti-fog inserts, tripods, strap mounts, you name it, you can find it out there as part of a GoPro accessories kit.
So how do you know which kits are “Shut up and take my money!” awesome, and which are more on the “Meh” end of the spectrum?
Relax – you don’t have to scour the entire internet looking for deals on the best, most badass GoPro accessory kits.
That’s what we’re for. Come with us and strap on, clip in, power up and let’s GoPro.
In a hurry? Here’s our top pick.
Top Picks
Neewer 50-In-1 Action Camera Accessory Kit
The Neewer 50-in-1 Accessory Kit is determined to cover every base you can find while you’re out there doing all the stuff you might conceivably want to film.
Sure, we know you’re all about the waves, and it will cover you during the good stuff, with things like chest and head mounts, making sure you can get all the heart-pounding, ass-kicking big wave POV shots while you’re out on the water.
You get a wrist strap and floating handle mount too, so you can add drama and pensive waiting shots to your footage while the right wave comes along.
There are mounts galore in this kit too – three basic, three flat, and two curved, so you can attach how you like for the right shots. One of the perils of water-based filming is the endless lens-fogging, but this kit preempts that complication with 12 anti-fog inserts.
If you want to add some non-surf action to your videos, the Neewer kit lets you do that too – there’s a handlebar and helmet mount in here too, to record your cycling triumphs (to and from the beach, maybe?), along with a handheld monopod, a mini tripod, a suction cup, two switch supports, two surface J-hook bucked and a tripod mount adapter, all in a convenient carrying case.
It’s the sheer ready-for-anything versatility of the Neewer kit that makes it stand head and shoulders above the rest of the market – anything you can find to do with your GoPro, it can facilitate.
And in the same spirit, it plays well with others, meaning you can pair it with most action cameras out there, including the GoPro Hero 9 Black, the Hero8 Black, the GoPro Max, the GoPro Fusion, and its earlier models.
While, yes, we want to know about its GoPro excellence, it’s only fair to also mention that you can pair it with the DJI Osmo Action, the Insta360, the AKASO, the APEMAN, the Campark, SJCAM, and others, too.
That’s the point about the Neewer kit. It can help you do all the things you could possibly want to do with a GoPro, but if for dark and perverse reasons of your own you don’t have a GoPro of any description, you can still find ways to prove the Neewer is the friendliest, most helpful accessories kit on the market.
Pros:
- Head and chest mounts get you amazing POV shots on the water
- Anti-fog inserts help prevent ruined action footage
- A range of mounts, tripod and monopod give you almost endless options for filming
- Works with a lot of GoPro models and plenty of non-GoPros too
Cons:
- The range of equipment in the kit can make it feel generic, rather than surf-specific
SmilePowo 51-in-1 Action Camera Accessories Kit
The SmilePowo 51-in-1 (take that Neewer 50-in-one!) kit, if anything, diversifies the options you have with your GoPro even more. Like the Neewer, it comes with a chest mount, wrist strap, head mount, and a floating handle grip – almost everything you need for great on the water footage. *Cough* No anti-fog inserts *Cough*.
Unlike the Neewer, the SmilePowo’s background action game is where it shines even more, with a tripod, a car suction cup, a selfie stick, clamp mounts for your bike, etc, etc.
It all comes in a foam-padded case for the rough and tumble of transport to wherever there’s adventure happening that needs to be filmed.
While it doesn’t give us quite enough surf-specific action to topple the Neewer off its top spot, there’s no getting away from the overall preparedness of the SmilePowo kit to film almost anything you get yourself into, and to do it pretty well.
If, like the Boy and Girl Scouts of America, your motto is Be Prepared, even when you’re not quite sure what you’re being prepared for, you’ll understand the spirit in which the SmilePowo kit was built.
Also, compared to plenty of kits on the market, the SmilePowo gives you a lot of preparedness for a very reasonable price, so sure, it might not have the anti-fog inserts of the Neewer, but as a value proposition, the SmilePowo is right up there, fighting its corner.
Pros:
- A vast array of accessories in a single kit means you’re ready for most anything
- A budget-friendly price point makes the SmilePowo an attractive proposition
- Lots of surf-useful kit, including head and chest mounts for POV surf footage
Cons:
- While it covers a lot of basis, it misses out important elements like anti-fog inserts
MOUNTDOG Action Camera Accessories Kit
The Mountdog accessories kit is the kind of accessories kit you get when all you need is something to do the job, do it well, and do it frequently for years.
That sound like the kind of accessories kit you need? If so, the Mountdog might have your name on it. All the standard elements are here – you get your chest mount, your wrist strap with 360-degree rotation, your suction cup mount, your helmet strap, all included in a storage case which is shockproof and so keeps the whole kit – along with your camera – safe and sound.
It’s true that you don’t get the fashion parade of mounts that come with some of the higher-scoring kits on our list. And it’s also true – and worth noting, that if you have anything more recent than a GoPro Hero 7, this is not going to be your accessories kit, as that’s the latest model with which it’s compatible.
But nevertheless, if you have a GoPro of the right vintage, and you want safe storage along with all the harnesses and some of the mounts, in a way that keeps you reliably GoProing for years to come, the Mountdog and its large, convenient, shockproof carry case might serve you very well.
Pros:
- A solid selection of standard mounts and harnesses means you’ll get the main job done with the Mountdog
- A shockproof case which keeps your GoPro along with its accessories makes the Mountdog a handy grab-and-go accessories kit
- This is a comparatively uncomplicated kit that won’t have you searching for mounts and screws in a moment when you should be filming
Cons:
- Only compatible with GoPros up to the Hero 7
ZOOKKI Accessories Kit
The Zookki Accessories Kit is another kit like the Mountdog that’s suitable for GoPros upto and including the Hero 7.
Like all the other kits on our list, you can be sure you’ll get the chest mount, the head mount, and the wrist strap with the floating grip handle, so all your fundamental GoPro needs are catered for here.
It also gives you a monopod mount which can be extended or shrunk as you need, and a suction cup mount for more follow-up footage, from cars, boats, motorbikes, etc.
So in its essentials, the Zookki kit gives you everything you could need (with the exception of the anti-fog inserts that make our list-leaders stand out), and it does it for a reasonable price. In particular, the chest mount here is especially good if you’re not used to that sort of mount.
There’s also a float in this kit which can be used to suspend your GoPro on the water, for any underwater shots you want, a selfie stick, a handful of mounts and in particular a J mount. A 360-degree mount gives you access to all the angles you might want without any of the usual hassle such shots might entail.
And above all, Zookki gives you this fairly comprehensive kit for a very competitive price, meaning it rises above a lot of the kits on the market.
Pros:
- A comprehensive set of mounts allows you to get all the usual POV shots you want – plus some shots that other shots can’t get you anywhere near
- The addition of a float for underwater shooting is a thoughtful extra
- The price at which the Zookki kit sells makes it a bargain for everything that’s included
Cons:
- Like the Mountdog, this is only suitable for use with GoPros up to the Hero 7.
GoPro Camera Accessory Travel Kit
If you want a grab-and-go accessory kit when you’re out and about, you can’t do much better than the official GoPro Accessory Travel Kit.
Surprisingly light on distinct mounts compared to some other kits, the GoPro Travel Kit does include the Shorty – a miniature extension pole-cum-tripod. By means of a magnetic swivel clip, you can attach the Shorty to your backpack or any magnetic surface.
The kit also includes a sleeve and a lanyard, which means you can hang the GoPro around your neck, on your wrist, or attached to your gear that way too.
While compared to many of the kits, the GoPro travel Kit is on the minimal side, it comes in a compact case and is the perfect accompaniment when you’re heading to the beach and you don’t want to be bogged down by a dozen mounts. You can go much more with the flow with the GoPro Travel Kit than you can with some of the more highly-featured kits at the top end of our list.
Pros:
- The GoPro Travel Kit is lightweight, compact and ready to go
- It features the Shorty extendable extension pole to give you locked-on focus in a heartbeat
- The sleeve and lanyard set-up allows for easy POV surf-shots
Cons:
- The kit lacks some of the more sophisticated chest and head mounts of more full-size kits
Buyer’s Guide
If you’re going to buy an accessory kit for your GoPro, it’s vital to keep a few things in mind.
Make sure your kit is compatible with your camera
Read the small print of the kits carefully, because some are only compatible with GoPros up to a certain vintage, while others – the more modern kits, obviously – are compatible with the latest GoPros on the market. If you want to get longer use out of your accessories, go for a kit with more up-to-date compatibility, like the two leading kits on our list.
That doesn’t mean that you can’t get great kits that only work with older GoPros, it’s just that unless you have a compatible older model, they’re no good to you at all. So, read the small print and match the kit to the camera.
Match the kit to the activity
If you’re surf-people, while it might be cool to have a GoPro accessory kit with every conceivable mount and grip and screw you need to ride through the Amazon rainforest, those elements of your kit are not going to be of use to you on a day-to-day basis.
Look for kits that promise you good chest mounts, wrist mounts and wherever possible, anti-fog inserts, so you know you’re going to get the most out of them when you’re out on the water.
By all means, get kits that cover all the bases. But be sure you get a kit that covers the one or two bases in which you have most interest…better than it covers the bases you’re never going to need.
Pay for the mounts you think you’ll use – not the mounts the manufacturers are eager to sell you
Many of the accessory kits on the market are dazzling by virtue of the number of pieces of kit they include. Evaluate them carefully – are you ever going to use a 36-degree mount? Might you? What about curved mounts? Any use, or just extra bits of kit you have to cart around or lose?
There’s no objectively right or wrong answer to this – every GoPro user will decide for themselves which of the elements in any given accessory kit is worth their time, and more importantly their money.
But it’s worth doing an assessment when you have a few leading kits in front of you – as you do right now – of where you fit into the GoPro spectrum. What will you actually use? What might you possibly use if you had it in front of you right now?
Is it worth your while getting the most busting-at-the-seams, every-mount-for-every-occasion kit you can possibly get your hands on – and might you learn to use it all, simply to justify the price it cost you?
Or would you be much happier with a simpler, cheaper kit that lets you do the basics of adventure GoPro camerawork, but doesn’t trouble you with all the Spielberg creativity of a range of camera mounts?
Decide for yourself where you sit on that spectrum, and buy accordingly. If you need the all-singing, all-dancing accessory kits, good luck to you – they’re right there at the top of our list.
If you need something less pressured, feel free to drop down the list a rung or three and grab yourself a relative bargain that’s better suited to your aims and ambitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I hold my GoPro while surfing?
Any which way but in your hand. You need your hands to potentially grab your board while you’re surfing, so wrist straps, chest mounts, mouth mounts and the like are all good for the POV shots that will blow people’s minds – while you get on with the business of not wiping out.
You can attach your GoPro to your board if you want, or keep it attached to your person just in case you get separated from the board in dramatic circumstances.
Are GoPros waterproof as sold?
The most recent ones are waterproof for depths of around 33 feet, yes. If you’re intending to get wetter than that, you might want to think about investing in a dive housing for your GoPro.
But for the likes of paddleboarding, canoeing, surfing, your standard GoPro should be plenty waterproof enough to give you fantastic images and video without ever being at any serious risk.
Is a GoPro good for underwater photography?
Yes. Again, don’t go too deep unless you have your GoPro safely covered in a dive housing, but one of the big things for which GoPros are famous is their ability to get arresting underwater shots for even reasonably inexperienced photographers.