I bought a GoPro head strap mount a few years ago. It works. But, it always left a temporary imprint on my forehead. After many fishing trips, the stitching on the straps started to come undone. This inspired me to build my own GoPro head mount.
Materials
- Fitted Hat with a stiff visitor
- GoPro Head Strap Mount (minus the straps)
- 1″ 8-32 Stainless Steel Bolt
- Two 1/4″ x 1″ Stainless Steel Fender Washers
- One 8-32 Stainless Steel Nylon Insert Lock Nut
Tools
- Safety Glasses
- Permanent Marker
- Power Drill
- 15/64″ Drill Bit
- Screw Driver
- Adjustable Wrench
Place the GoPro head strap mount on the center of the hat’s lid such that it just touches the edge. Mark the hole with the permanent marker. Remove the GoPro head strap mount and drill a hole on the mark with a 15/64″ bit and power drill.
Secure the GoPro head strap mount to the lit using the stainless steel bolt, washers, and nut. Tighten the setup using a screw driver and an adjustable wrench. Do not over torque!
My new GoPro head mount works surprisingly well. No imprints on my forehead. Just great video and shots! 😉
