- Today we're unboxing a SNAP Mounts order.
The folks at Snap Mounts call it
a dynamic two-part magnetic ecosystem for action cameras.
I call it genius.
Basically, it's a new way to attach
and mount an action camera like a GoPro
or DJI Osmo Mobile without clamps or clips!
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In today's video, I'm going to show you
a SNAP Mounts unboxing
so you know what to expect when you order SNAP Mounts.
Instead of using clamps or clips,
the SNAP Mount system is based on magnets.
Four N52 grade neodymium magnets.
Neodymium magnets are the strongest type of magnets
in the world.
N52 grade magnets
are the second strongest magnets available to consumers.
You can find a link to SNAP Mounts in the description.
I'm going to record a separate SNAP Mounts product review
after I use it, so stay tuned for that video.
Let's take a look at what's in the box.
Pro-tip: You get free shipping in the US
when you use coupon code: EXPERIENCEFREEDOM!
All caps.
Snap Mounts ships via the Post Office.
First-Class parcel rate.
So it may take a few days to get your order.
I ordered the SNAP Pack
which is the Mount plus adapter,
an additional backplate, and the SNAP Mat.
This not a sponsored post,
I paid for my SNAP Mounts.
I saw a Facebook Ad
after I got back from my last trip to Las Vegas
which included visits to a bunch of national and state parks
like Zion, Arches, and Capital Reef.
And I wish I would have had the SNAP Mounts for that trip.
So I decided to order them for this upcoming trip.
So the SNAP Pack which is the Mount plus adapter
comes with the SNAP Mount,
an adapter, a back plate,
a SNAP Mount lanyard
and an aluminum thumbscrew.
The mount adapter will work with any GoPro,
all versions from GoPro Hero 3 to GoPro Hero 9.
It also works with both the GoPro Hero 4
and GoPro Hero 5 Sessions and DJI Osmo Action.
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It's packed in here pretty tight.
(Debra chuckles)
Okay, so.
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They space save in their bag.
So, SNAP Mounts
plus two lanyards 'cause I ordered extra
and the extra adapter
and the SNAP Mat.
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And they give you some instructions as well.
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Oh, this is really strong.
Ugh!
Okay, that came off.
That's the extra clip.
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So here is what it looks like.
And the lanyard.
So, you slide it.
This one doesn't (chuckles) like this one.
(lanyard clicks) You slide it on like that.
Okay.
So magnets are polarized.
So opposites attract.
So when you try to attach it
to the other side you feel the physical push
of the magnet shoving back against each other.
Because that side doesn't wanna connect to the other.
It's actually kinda cool.
You can feel how strong these magnets are
because it's doing that.
So when you attach it to the correct side
it snaps very quickly.
So we'll look at that stuff in a minute.
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And to detach it you slide.
(lanyard clicks)
So to detach it you slide off.
You can pull off but it's going to be just craziness.
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With the SNAP Mount lanyard you can wear it
under or over your shirt.
And you can take it in the water
because the SNAP Mount's adapter
is waterproof up to 32 feet.
The SNAP Mount Back Plate comes with an adjustable lanyard.
Ordered this extra one of these
because to make it easier for Jeff and I
both to use the GoPro.
I have and like the Sametop Backpack strap mount Quick clip
because it securely clips onto my backpack.
When Jeff wants to wear the GoPro
we have to unclip it from my backpack
and then clip it on his backpack.
While it sounds simple, it's a hassle
because you have to apply serious pressure (chuckles)
to get the clip open.
Like bodybuilder function.
But with the SNAP Mount
(SNAP Mount clicks) it's simple.
When I'm on road trips,
I clamp my GoPro on the sun visor with the Quick Clip.
It works really well.
But again, hard to get on and the point of view is limited,
plus whoever is riding shotgun has your view obscured
because the visor has to be open all the way.
The SNAP Mat will change all that.
And I wish I would've known about that sooner
because when we were in the Scottish Highlands
doing the NC 500 in the first part of March,
it would have been awesome for all those shots.
And when I did Big Sur last year
and then as mentioned when I was just in Zion.
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With the SNAP Mat you can attach your GoPro
to the hood or roof of your car, even on the door.
Which totally would have been awesome as mentioned
because in the Scottish Highlands
we had a bunch of cows coming right towards us
and they walked right by my window.
Or when I was driving to Capital Reef
and there was a stampede coming at me.
Because the SNAP Mount uses magnets
it gives you more freedom.
You can film yourself without a selfie stick
and get different camera angles and points of views.
You can mount it on a post and film yourself skateboarding.
Mount it on a sign and film yourself skiing or snowboarding.
You can even mount it to a street sign
and film yourself walking, running, dancing, whatever.
I'm really excited to try out the SNAP Mounts.
And if you're a solo traveler like me,
it's gonna make getting video and photos of yourself
so much easier.
I'm sure you probably have questions like will the magnets
in SNAP Mounts wipe out my phone or SD cards?
I've got some answers.
Yes, you can use SNAP Mounts near your phone
and SanDisk SD memory cards are not affected by the magnets.
Can you use a SNAP Mount
if you have a pacemaker or an internal defibrillator
like an ICD, implantable cardioverter defibrillator?
No.
You should not use the SNAP Mount
if you have a pacemaker or ICD.
Will the magnets demagnetize in high heat?
SNAP Mounts uses N52 neodymium magnets
which can withstand up to 70 degrees Celsius
or 158 degrees Fahrenheit.
Which is pretty darn hot.
So I think you're probably good using these in high heat.
So let's take a look at putting this together.
So I've got my GoPro and it already has a little adapter.
And I've got the front plate
and I've got the attachment.
(attachment clicks)
So,
I'll attach this guy.
And yes, this is true unboxing
'cause I did not play with this ahead of time.
So it's taking probably longer than it should to attach
because this is a new attachment for me.
All right so I'm strapping it in.
It's probably good.
I probably should have put the lanyard on there.
All right, so I've got that attached.
There's a little magnetic plate.
When you put it on your car you can see it sits up nicely.
You can adjust it just like you would
if you used another clamp like the Sametop.
That's the wrong side because it's repelling.
It's repelling, it does not like it.
But when you attach it correctly...
(magnetic plates click) BOOM!
It LOVES it!
Mickey likes it.
So slide it off.
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This is interesting.
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So let's try this.
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Yes, I did not plan for this part of the demo.
(chuckles) I probably should have thought ahead.
And there you have it.
That was a SNAP Mounts unboxing.
A link to SNAP Mounts is in the description below.
Be sure to check out my SNAP Mounts review video.
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