insta360 x5 accessories: Level Up Your Adventure Vlog

I spent a weekend hiking Mount Princeton and used the trip to refine a compact kit built around the Insta360 X5. If you want to travel light but still capture professional looking footage, these insta360 x5 accessories are the core items I now take on every hike. Below I walk through what I brought, why each piece matters, and practical tips I learned on the trail.

Quick wins: replaceable lens and on-trail repair

Early in the drive I mounted the X5 to my Jeep and the camera bounced off during a rough section. The outer ring got a nick and the lens picked up scratches. With most 360 cameras a scratched lens is a catastrophic problem, but one of the best insta360 x5 accessories is the replaceable lens kit. I popped the outer ring off, lifted the scratched lens out, and swapped in a replacement in less than a minute.

The replacement lens has a small stopper so you do not have to touch the glass. That means you can do the swap on a rock on the trail and get back to filming without missing a summit shot.

Battery and power solutions: FOMO power handle and Ultra battery

Battery life is one of the biggest limits when shooting long hikes. I now pair the X5 with two power options that changed how I plan shoots. First is the FOMO power handle. This is both a handle and a 6100 milliamp hour power bank. Plug the USB C cable into the X5, and you can easily get over six hours of recording at 5.7K. The handle also folds down compactly and includes a small mini remote that controls the camera from up to 10 meters.

Second, Insta360 released the Ultra battery for the X5 which offers about 18 percent more runtime over the standard cell. During my hike the Ultra battery was at roughly 31 percent when I checked, and I still carried at least three batteries plus the FOMO handle to be safe. My rule is simple: bring more batteries than you think you need. Between spare internal batteries and the FOMO handle, you will avoid the worst feeling when filming which is running out of juice mid hike.

Sound, GPS data, and precise control: GPS remote with mic

Good audio can lift an outdoor edit from amateur to polished. The GPS preview remote with built in mic does more than record clean audio. It doubles as a remote and GPS logger, recording speed, elevation, pace, and route. Unlike basic mic remotes that only start and stop audio, this unit gives full camera control and GPS metadata that is priceless for adventure content creators.

Tripod and mounting tools for solo creators

If you are a solo creator the single most essential piece of gear after the camera is a tripod. The Throwpod from Insta360 is compact, deploys quickly, and reaches roughly three and a half feet when extended. That height lets you do more than a headshot as you walk. I use it to set the camera, walk the scene, and return to pick it up. A stable base is crucial for consistent framing and repeatable shots.

Quick access and protection: magnetic holster

The X5 is small and easy to stow, but you want it securely attached when not filming and instantly available when you do. A magnetic selfie stick holster attaches to your pack or belt. It holds the camera protected under a cover and releases with a simple twist. For dual lens action cameras this is one of the most practical insta360 x5 accessories for fast transitions between shooting and hands free hiking.

Signature shot: bullet time selfie stick

For one of a kind moments bring the bullet time selfie stick. It looks like a selfie stick but unscrews to reveal sections that rotate at preset angles. I use 90 degrees most often. Remember to switch the X5 into bullet time mode before you start spinning. It will feel ridiculous as you spin the stick over your head, but the resulting shot is unique and dramatic.

My essential insta360 x5 accessories checklist

• Replacement lens kit
• FOMO power handle (6100 mAh) with mini remote
• Insta360 Ultra battery plus two spares
• GPS preview remote with built in mic
• Throwpod tripod
• Magnetic selfie stick holster
• Bullet time selfie stick

If you want a lightweight, reliable kit that covers long recording sessions, audio, stabilization, quick access, and cinematic shots, these insta360 x5 accessories are the combination I now trust on the trail. Swap lenses when needed, carry redundant power, use the GPS remote for rich metadata, and do not skip the tripod. With that setup you can focus on the scenery and the story, not on whether your camera will make it to the top.