The GoPro HD Hero2 Outdoor Edition comes mainly with helmet mounts but also a number of flat surface mounts. Unless you are getting a helmet cam for motorsports or surfing, this is the Hero2 Edition that will appeal to most people. It, along with all the other Hero2 packages, won our Editors' Choice award as the Best Helmet Cam. For a full review of the camera that comes in all the Hero2 packages, see the
GoPro HD Hero2.
The only reason not to get the Hero2 is if money is really tight. In that case, we recommend the
GoPro Hero 960 ($150) or the or the
Contour Roam ($200) for the overall best value. However, keep in mind that both these options do not come with many mounts or a memory card so factor that into the total price.
When GoPro updated the Hero to the Hero2, they changed the package name from "Helmet Hero" to "Outdoor Edition." As you can see in the photo below, all the mounts are the same and the Outdoor Edition mainly comes with mounts for your helmet.
Whats Included with the Hero2 Outdoor Edition
1 11MP HD HERO2 Camera
1 Waterproof Housing (197′ / 60m)
1 HD Skeleton Backdoor
1 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
1 USB Cable
1 Suction Cup Mount
1 J-Hook Buckle
2 Curved Surface Adhesive Mounts
3 Flat Surface Adhesive Mounts
1 Three-Way Pivot Arm
Assorted Mounting Hardware
Other Versions
There are two other Hero2 sport editions:
GoPro HD Hero2 Surf Edition $300: 2 surfboard mounts, 1 FCS mount, floaty.
GoPro HD Hero2 Motorsports Edition $300: suction cup mount, many adhesive mounts.
All come with the same HD Hero2 camera and basic accessories. The difference is the mounts as shown in the photo below.
The Original GoPro HD comes in five versions:
GoPro HD Hero Naked ($200): just the housing and basic mount.
GoPro HD Helmet Hero ($240): headband mount, helmet mount, adhesive mounts.
GoPro HD Motosports Hero ($240): suction cup mount, many adhesive mounts.
GoPro HD Surf Hero ($230): comes with one surf mount.
GoPro Hero 960 ($150): The camera is different. 960p instead of 1080p. comes with three mounts.
Check out our complete
Helmet Cam Review to see how the top helmet cams compare to each other.
