After testing countless chest mounts, the AMAZEAR Magnetic Neck Holder is the only one that stays comfortable during my 3-hour hiking vlogs. The silicone feels like a high-end fitness tracker band—soft but secure—and doesn’t chafe even when I’m sweating buckets.

The magnetic base is my secret weapon. Last week, I snapped my GoPro onto a trail signpost in seconds for a killer timelapse of sunset over the valley. Those six magnets? Strong enough to hold steady during my trail run, though I still use the chest strap for peace of mind on rougher terrain.

What surprised me most was how it disappears under clothes. Unlike bulky harnesses, I can wear this under my rain jacket with just the camera peeking out—no more wrestling with straps when weather changes suddenly. The pendant design keeps the weight centered so it doesn’t bounce, and that 70cm hose gives perfect framing whether I’m kayaking or fixing my bike.

Minor gripe: Wish the quick-release plate was standard instead of proprietary. But after using it to film everything from rock climbing to cooking tutorials (yes, really), that’s a small tradeoff for how effortlessly it captures true POV footage.