Get 5 Hours of GoPro Footage Without Swapping Batteries

Sick of your GoPro running out of battery right when you get to the good stuff? I was too. Here's what I came up with, and I've never looked back. I get over 5 hours of 2.7k video, and I'm certain you could do 4k if you wanted.

Required items:

A magnetic USB C cable. I recommend the cable in this link - other cable designs did not work as well.

A portable battery pack. Use this link, or look for something waterproof, compact, and at least 10,000mah - more if you want more time. For ease of charging, it would be best to find one that is compatible with the magnetic charging cables.

Items you will need, but probably already have if you're reading this:

GoPro Hero Camera:

- The GoPro Hero 9 - main advantage is that it officially accepts a 400 GB memory card

- The GoPro Hero 8 is a better value, but officially maxes out at 256 GB.

A large memory card:

- Compatible with GoPro Hero 9:

- Sandisk Extreme Pro 400 GB

- Compatible with GoPro Hero 8:

- Samsung EVO Select 256 GB

GoPro Mount:

- ProShot chin mount - This is by far the best mount for dirt bike riders. It also puts the camera in an easy and convenient location for the charging cable to connect to.

1. Remove the charging port cover from the left side of the GoPro. To remove it, open it fully, then gently pull it off the camera.

2. Locate one of the USB-C magnetic tips and insert it into the camera

3. Load your camera into your mount

*Caution* - if you remove the charging port cover the GoPro will no longer be fully waterproof. This is not an issue for me as I mostly ride in a dry climate. If it rains, you should probably put it in your bag to prevent damage.

1. Locate one of the magnetic tips and insert it into your battery pack for easy charging. You won't connect to this unless you are at home charging the battery.

2. Route your cable through the drinking tube holes in your backpack. I also ran it through the first loop on the chest strap (on a USWE pack). Your pack may work better without the loop, depending on your bag. I like to keep about 10 inches of cable hanging past the loop.

3. Connect the non-magnetic end of the USB cable to the power out port on the battery pack. Place the battery inside the pack where it won't likely be disturbed.

1. Put your helmet on and then connect the cable. The magnetic force of this cable will be good enough to connect itself if you get it close.

2. When you're ready to take your helmet off, remove the magnetic charging cable from the camera.

3. If you're bad like me, you will get hit in the face with branches and the magnetic cable will seperate. After tipping your bike upright, take a moment to re-connect the cable.

4. Go home and connect the GoPro to your computer using another magnetic cable. If you purchased the cables listed in the supplies section, you will be able to transfer the videos over the magnetic cable. If you prefer, you can take the entire helmet and leave the GoPro in the mount.