![[images/Insta360 X5 The Best Mounts and Accessories.webp]] # Insta360 X5 The Best Mounts & Accessories [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL3ZqBEG8d4) · MountMedia · 2025-07-06 · 15:50. Written from YouTube's English captions, the creator's chapters, the description, and frames. ## Outline - **0:00 – Intro.** Different shots need different mounts, so Werner made a top-10 list in reverse order. Insta360 supplied accessories and sponsored the video, but he says he only recommends gear he actually uses. - **0:37 – Five must-have accessories.** - **0:46 Selfie stick.** The standard 114 cm stick is long enough extended, small collapsed, and has a thread on the bottom for tripods and other mounts. There's also an 85 cm version and a gold color; he'd pick black at 114 cm. ![[images/Insta360 X5 The Best Mounts and Accessories-t0050.webp]] - **1:28 Protection.** The weak points are the display and protruding lenses. The X5 ships with a pouch. He uses a rubber lens cap (no protection while recording). Lens guards exist in two qualities, but he rarely uses them because they can cause reflections. If a lens gets damaged, there's a lens replacement kit (shown in his X5 tutorial). He recommends a screen protector for the large display and the Insta360 carry case, though only the small stick fits in it. - **2:54 Micro SD card.** For 8K you need at least UHS-I V30. He uses Insta360's 512 GB card, but other fast cards work too. - **3:20 – No. 10: 3 m Extended Edition Selfie Stick.** Insta360's longest stick, for shots through cars and windows or fake drone shots. It's heavy and the handle sometimes shows, but some of his best shots came from it. ![[images/Insta360 X5 The Best Mounts and Accessories-t0325.webp]] - **3:57 – No. 9: Tripod plus selfie stick.** Either add a tripod base to your stick (which also lengthens it) or use one with a built-in tripod. The new **Throwpod** has a very stable tripod and is 114 cm extended, but longer when collapsed. The smaller **2-in-1 foldable selfie stick** (58 cm) folds sideways to fit a pocket and has a slot for the Mini Remote. Neither has a bottom thread. - **5:22 – No. 8: Remotes.** The **Mini Remote** is the easiest way to start or stop recording when the camera is out of reach (voice, gesture and phone control also work). It straps onto any stick. The **Preview Remote** shows a live preview, changes modes, is worn like a watch, and records GPS for speed and route overlays. It would rank higher if it were cheaper. - **6:22 – No. 7: Microphone.** X5 audio is good and the new wind guard helps, but for vlogging use an external mic. His pick is the **Insta360 Mic Air**, which also works as a remote and, he says, sounds better than the DJI Mic Mini without a receiver. ![[images/Insta360 X5 The Best Mounts and Accessories-t0630.webp]] - **7:02 Receivers.** For DJI Mic Mini or Mic 2, use the receiver via the mic adapter on the USB-C port. He mounts it on the **Utility Frame**, which adds accessory mounts, a lens cap, a GoPro mount and protection, at the cost of some weight. - **7:33 – No. 6: Third-Person Backpack Mount.** A carbon pole on a backpack films you from behind, hands-free. Easy to store but a little awkward to attach; he's mostly replaced it with the Back Bar Mount. - **8:07 – No. 5: Invisible Dive Case.** Stitching fails underwater because of the light's angle, so 360 video needs this special case. It floats and is balanced, but he suggests a wrist strap on the stick's base. - **9:01 – No. 4: Ski Pole Mount.** Clamps the X5 and stick to a ski pole to film yourself from the front. Rigid mounts put strain on the stick, so use the carbon **Action Invisible Selfie Stick** (9:38) with its reinforced thread for ski poles, motorcycles or bikes. - **10:01 – No. 3: Bike Kit.** A chest mount and handlebar mount that also work with cameras like the Ace Pro. Chest mounts suit biking, skiing and roller coasters. To cut shake, use the horizontal mount or the X5-only POV chest mount. Don't add extensions to the kit's handlebar mount. ![[images/Insta360 X5 The Best Mounts and Accessories-t1010.webp]] - **11:15** The Third-Person Bike Handlebar Mount has two screws and takes a carbon extension pole. **11:32** The Bike Tail Mount goes on the seat post. Both are road-only because of vibration. **11:49** The **Bike Headset Cap Mount** screws onto the bike and is the most stable; one of his favorites. - **12:18 – Honorable mentions.** The **Utility Fast Charge Case** charges two batteries and doubles as a power bank. The **FOMO Power Handle** includes the Mini Remote and a battery to charge the X5 while recording. The metal **Quick Release Mount** has two side buttons. For the **Bullet Time** mode there's a handle with mini tripod (also bundled with a stick), the small Bullet Time Cord, and his choice, the 120 cm **Bullet Time Selfie Stick**. - **14:04 – No. 2: Back Bar Mount.** A waist strap with a pole, for hands-free shots from behind; the mount he's asked about most. Pricey, odd-looking and bulky, but quick on and off. Pair it with the Action Invisible Selfie Stick. ![[images/Insta360 X5 The Best Mounts and Accessories-t1410.webp]] - **14:58 – No. 1: Heavy Duty Clamp.** Clamps very firmly (wrench included) to ski poles, handlebars and other poles, takes extensions, is small, and isn't too expensive. "The perfect mount." ## Things mentioned ### Cameras - **Insta360 X5**: the camera everything is for. - Insta360 X4: named in the SD card chapter title. - Insta360 Ace Pro: also works with the Bike Kit. ### Mounts and sticks - Standard selfie stick (114 cm, also 85 cm and gold) - 3 m Extended Edition Selfie Stick - Tripod base, Throwpod, 2-in-1 foldable selfie stick - Action Invisible Selfie Stick (carbon fiber) - Third-Person Backpack Mount - Ski Pole Mount - Bike Kit (chest and handlebar mounts), horizontal mount, POV chest mount - Third-Person Bike Handlebar Mount, Bike Tail Mount, Bike Headset Cap Mount - Quick Release Mount - Bullet Time handle/mini tripod, Bullet Time Cord, Bullet Time Selfie Stick - Back Bar Mount - **Heavy Duty Clamp** (his No. 1) ### Protection, power and audio - Rubber lens cap, lens guards, lens replacement kit, screen protector, carry case, Utility Frame - Insta360 512 GB micro SD card (UHS-I V30 minimum for 8K) - Utility Fast Charge Case, FOMO Power Handle - Mini Remote, GPS Preview Remote - Insta360 Mic Air, DJI Mic Mini, DJI Mic 2, mic adapter - Invisible Dive Case, wrist strap ### Software and features - Bullet Time mode, Invisible selfie stick effect, voice and gesture control, GPS data overlays ### Purchase options - Links in the description go to the [Insta360 accessory store](https://store.insta360.com/accessory?utm_term=INRNHMF) and an [X5 offer with a free Lens Replacement Kit](https://www.insta360.com/sal/x4?utm_term=INRNHMF) (affiliate links). The music is from Audiio, with promo code SAVE70. ## Bios - **Werner Plank** runs MountMedia, a YouTube channel of camera tests, comparisons and tutorials focused on 360 and action cameras from Insta360, DJI and GoPro. He films much of his footage skiing, biking and hiking in the mountains. - **Insta360** is a Shenzhen-based camera maker known for its X-series 360 cameras and a large accessory ecosystem. It sponsored this video.