Best Waterproof Camera Mounts for Kayaks
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YakAttack Articulating Camera Mount, 5.5 Inch Tall with ScrewBall Base, Track Mount for Kayaks
YakAttack's articulating camera mount, 5.5 Inch tall with a ScrewBall base, made to fit kayak mounting tracks.
RAILBLAZA Action Camera Mount Kit
RAILBLAZA's action camera mount kit, a modular mount that fits RAILBLAZA StarPort bases on kayaks and boats.
Filming from a kayak is mostly a mounting problem. The camera itself is usually fine, but a bad mount shakes, slips or drops your gear straight into the lake. Kayaks give you few flat surfaces, so mounts vary between suction cups, adhesive pads, rail and track clamps, deck bolts and pole extensions. Vibration damping, adjustment range and whether the mount floats or takes a tether all change the outcome. We weighed holding strength on wet plastic and composite decks, vibration in chop, how easily the angle adjusts mid-trip, and corrosion resistance in salt water. Casual paddlers filming the occasional trip can use a suction or bungee mount up front. Anglers with track systems should use a clamp for repeatable angles. Whatever you pick, add a tether and a float, because every unsecured camera eventually goes overboard.
The short version
We compared 8 picks. Our scores range from 6.7 to 8.6 out of 10.
- Best overall:YakAttack Articulating Camera Mount, 5.5 Inch Tall with ScrewBall Base, Track Mount for Kayaks. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.6/10.
- Also great value:RAILBLAZA Action Camera Mount Kit. Value score of 8/10, overall 8.3/10.
- Solid build:GoPro Surfboard Mount Accessory - Waterproof Sticky Mounts for Surfboards, SUPs, Kayaks, Boats. Build and materials score of 9/10, overall 8.0/10.
- Feature-rich:Brocraft Kayak Portable Camera Mount for GoPro and Phone with 9 Inch Extension Arm. Features score of 8/10, overall 7.8/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
- 1.YakAttack Articulating Camera Mount, 5.5 Inch Tall with ScrewBall Base, Track Mount for Kayaks8.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 2.RAILBLAZA Action Camera Mount Kit8.3/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 3.GoPro Surfboard Mount Accessory - Waterproof Sticky Mounts for Surfboards, SUPs, Kayaks, Boats8.0/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 4.Brocraft Kayak Portable Camera Mount for GoPro and Phone with 9 Inch Extension Arm7.8/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 5.GoPro Suction Cup Mount (GoPro Official Mount), Black7.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 6.Universal Kayak Action Camera Mount 360 Degree Adjustable Rail Track Camera Holder for GoPro7.4/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 7.360 Degree Kayak Action Camera Mount Universal Adjustable Rail Track Holder with Ball Head7.4/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 8.Pmsanzay 3 in 1 Kayak Camera Mount Backstop Chain Link Net Mount for Action Camera and Smartphone6.7/10See on AmazonCheck price
#1YakAttack's articulating camera mount, 5.5 Inch tall with a ScrewBall base, made to fit kayak mounting tracks.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10
- + ScrewBall base lets you angle the camera in many directions
- + Track mount fits the gear tracks found on fishing kayaks
- + YakAttack parts are designed for kayak rigging
- - Needs a gear track on the kayak, which basic rec boats lack
- - Camera adapter compatibility should be checked for your camera
#2RAILBLAZA's action camera mount kit, a modular mount that fits RAILBLAZA StarPort bases on kayaks and boats.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10
- + RAILBLAZA system lets you swap accessories on one base
- + Kit includes the pieces for mounting an action camera
- + RAILBLAZA is a well-regarded marine accessory brand
- - Requires RAILBLAZA ports, which may need installing
- - Check the included mounting parts before ordering
#3GoPro's Surfboard Mount accessory, waterproof sticky mounts for surfboards, SUPs, kayaks and boats.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10
- + Official GoPro mount matches GoPro cameras precisely
- + Adhesive base sticks to kayak decks without drilling
- + Includes a tether-style design suited to watersports
- - Adhesive mounts are hard to reposition once applied
- - Textured plastic hulls may not bond well with adhesive
#4Brocraft's portable kayak camera mount for GoPro and phone, with a 9 Inch extension arm for better angles.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 9 Inch extension arm lifts the camera for wider shots
- + Holds a GoPro or a phone for flexible filming
- + Brocraft specializes in fishing rod holders and mounts
- - Longer arm can wobble more on choppy water
- - Mount base type should be checked against your kayak
#5The GoPro Suction Cup Mount in black, an official GoPro accessory for smooth surfaces like boat hulls and cars.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10
- + Official GoPro mount ensures a clean fit with GoPro cameras
- + Suction cup attaches and removes without leaving residue
- + Also useful on cars, windows and boats when not paddling
- - Suction needs a smooth, clean surface to hold well
- - Rough rotomolded kayak plastic can reduce suction grip
#6A universal kayak action camera mount with 360 degree adjustment, a rail track camera holder for GoPro cameras.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + 360 degree adjustment helps frame catches and paddling shots
- + Rail track fitting works with common kayak gear tracks
- + GoPro-style fitting suits many action cameras
- - Check the mount tightens securely before heading onto rough water
- - Does not fit kayaks without a rail or track system
#7A 360 degree kayak action camera mount with a ball head, a universal adjustable rail track holder.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + Ball head allows quick changes to camera angle
- + Universal rail track base fits many kayak track systems
- + 360 degree rotation covers both forward and angler views
- - Very similar to other generic track mounts, so compare arm length
- - Ball head needs firm tightening to avoid slipping
#8Pmsanzay's 3 in 1 camera mount for kayak, backstop chain link and net use with action cameras and smartphones.
Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + 3 in 1 design works on kayaks, fences and nets for sports filming
- + Holds both action cameras and smartphones
- + Versatile for parents who also film ball games
- - Not kayak-specific, so mounting on a hull may need adapting
- - Multi-purpose design is less stable on moving water
Before you buy: trade-offs we flagged
No pick is perfect. These are the main compromises we noted for the top products in this guide, so you can check they will not matter for you.
- Needs a gear track on the kayak, which basic rec boats lack (YakAttack Articulating Camera Mount, 5.5 Inch...)
- Requires RAILBLAZA ports, which may need installing (RAILBLAZA Action Camera Mount Kit)
- Adhesive mounts are hard to reposition once applied (GoPro Surfboard Mount Accessory - Waterproof...)
- Longer arm can wobble more on choppy water (Brocraft Kayak Portable Camera Mount for...)
- Suction needs a smooth, clean surface to hold well (GoPro Suction Cup Mount (GoPro Official...)
- Check the mount tightens securely before heading onto rough water (Universal Kayak Action Camera Mount 360...)
Frequently asked questions
›What is the best choice among waterproof camera mounts for kayaks?
YakAttack Articulating Camera Mount, 5.5 Inch Tall with ScrewBall Base, Track Mount for Kayaks is our top overall pick. YakAttack's articulating camera mount, 5.5 Inch tall with a ScrewBall base, made to fit kayak mounting tracks. It earns our score of 8.6/10, based on fit for the job, features, build and value.
›What is a good budget option?
RAILBLAZA Action Camera Mount Kit is the strongest low-cost pick in this guide. RAILBLAZA's action camera mount kit, a modular mount that fits RAILBLAZA StarPort bases on kayaks and boats.
›How much should I expect to spend?
Picks in this guide span See on Amazon price bands (roughly: $ = under $30, $$ = $30 to $100, $$$ = over $100). We never display exact prices because they change constantly, so the buttons above always show Amazon's current price.
›How were these products chosen?
We shortlist products that fit the job this guide solves and compare their published specifications, such as size, capacity, materials and what is included. Each pick gets an editorial score out of 10 for fit, features, build and value, and we write the pros and cons from those details. Our score is not an Amazon customer rating. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never affects the ranking.
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