GoPro's $130 camera seems perfect for Scouting adventures

GoPro, maker of those action cameras mounted to the head of every other Scout these days, just made a move sure to please packs, troops and crews.

The company today announced an entry-level model of its popular HERO camera. At $130, it’s cheaper than any previous GoPro camera by $70.

The new model, called simply the HERO, lacks some of the bells and whistles of the other two GoPro cameras announced today (the $500 HERO4 Black and $400 HERO4 Silver).

For $130, you get a camera that …

Shoots 1080p video at 30 frames per second or 720p video at 60 frames per second.
Is waterproof up to 131 feet in the included housing.
Weighs 3.9 ounces.
Includes the camera inside a waterproof housing, built-in battery, curved adhesive mount, flat adhesive mount and USB cable. Other mounts (chest, helmet, etc.) are sold separately.

Scouts and Venturers I’ve talked to take these things everywhere: mountain biking, scuba diving, zip-lining, rock climbing, sailing and more.

For a price that won’t wipe out your unit’s budget, you can pick up one to better document your Scouting adventures. You get a return for your investment, too. Consider a GoPro (or any brand of action camera) a tool that serves two purposes:

It helps you reminisce about awesome Scouting moments during meetings, banquets or courts of honor. In a word: Retention.
It helps you share highlights from past trips on your unit’s website or at join-Scouting nights. The message you’re sending prospective members is: “Our unit has fun. Don’t believe me? Watch this video.” In a word: Recruiting.

GoPro says its new cameras will launch Sunday, Oct. 5 on GoPro.com and at select retailers.