The Handlepod

The Handlepod is a handy little device I found a few months ago. They retail for around $30.

Using a standard 1/4" mount, the Handlepod can used in many different ways. This little device has bailed me out in so many situations. 

The elastic band allows you to attach it to most objects, including boom poles, trees, railings, handle bars, skate boards, car rearview mirrors, etc., allowing you to mount things such as lights, microphones, monitors, and of course, cameras. 

You combine this with an action camera such as a GoPro, and the potential is limitless. Equipped with strong tension knobs, the Handlepod can hold fairly heavy objects. It may not handle a DSLR, but it could handle most fairly heavy camcorders and point and shoots. I highly recommend this, as I have found many uses for it, and think it is well worth its selling price.