Kayalu Kayacam Review: a camera mount for kayaks

Kayalu sent me a Kayacam camera mount to test out on my kayak. I decided to give it a go on a calm day (check out the video below) for this Kayalu Kayacam review.

The Kayacam mount attaches to your kayak or canoe by hooking into a deck fitting with a stainless steel clip. The stainless clip attaches to a bungee cord, which you tighten until the mount is secure. Kayalu recommends that you use cameras weighing 7 ounces or less when used on a kayak, canoe or other boat subject to rocking. That’s about perfect for a GoPro9, which is the action camera that I’m currently using. It wasn’t what I used in the older video below.

As far as quality, I found every component of the mount high quality. The only problem I encountered happened when I wanted to mount the camera in the center of my kayak, which has a ridge. Because the surface wasn’t completely flat, it made the mount slightly wobbly. I managed to fix the problem by carving out a flat foam platform for the mount to sit on. A friend of mine, who is just about to finish paddling up the Inside Passage, has been using one on the trip to shoot video. It’ll be interesting to see what he comes back with.

If you’re looking for a way to mount a camera onto your kayak, the Kayacam is an easy-to-use option. It only falls short of the RAM Locking Suction Camera Mount with Toughbar in mounting flexibility. Both great and relatively inexpensive ways to get your action camera mounted up off the deck of your kayak.

Price: $49.99 | Buy It: Kayalu Kayacam® Camera Mount