With a built-in touch screen LCD for composing shots and accessing the menu, the GoPro HERO4 Silver eliminates the need for an LCD BacPac. It is able to capture Full HD 1080p at up to 60 fps and - for even more detailed shots - capture 2.7K (2704 x 1520) at 30 fps and 4K (3840 x 2160) at 15 fps. There are a number of other frame rates and resolutions as well, including a 100 fps mode ideal for creating slow motion effects that is available in 960p and 720p. But the HERO Silver's capabilities don't stop with video. It can also take 12-megapixel stills, as individual shots, in intervals for stitching together time-lapse movies, or in momentary bursts of up to 30 photos per second - the latter helping ensure you catch fast action at just the right moment.

For remote monitoring and operation, the camera is equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, letting you pair it with a mobile device or the separately available Smart Remote. There is also a USB port for file transfer, charging, or to connect the optional 3.5mm mic adapter. Further promoting its take-anywhere claim, the 131' Standard Housing is included, and not only keeps the camera dry, it adds an extra layer of protection. In addition to the bundled flat and adhesive mounts, the camera is also adaptable to a wide range of separately available mounts from GoPro and third-parties - with options to accommodate just about any scenario imaginable.

While most monopods and selfie sticks are unidirectional, the Orbit Pole Cinema Stick allows continuous 360° on-the-fly pan adjustment of an action camera by just rotating a thumb wheel. This Orbit Pole, in aluminum and blue, allows the action cam adventurer to take things to a more cinematic level.

The Orbit Pole offers three areas of adjustment: first, set your length between 20 and 34"; then set the elbow at the far end of the stick at any angle between +90 to -90°; and then, while you're on the move, whether skiing, skateboarding, or otherwise, simply rotate the thumbwheel at your fingertips to pan the camera in either direction. The Orbit Pole adds a dynamic element to your capturing capabilities.

The Orbit Pole features a 1/4"-20 mounting screw at the far end supporting direct attachment of support prongs or action cameras with a 1/4"-20 thread on the bottom. It also supports smartphones via an included phone holder, and technically also supports cameras weighing up to 2.2 lb, but for extreme sports lighter loads would be ideal.

The Aluminum Orbit Pole is not recommended for use in water as the carbon fiber model is, for reasons including corrosion issues, but it is the maximum impact model featuring high impact and crush resistance.