This thumb-sized powerhouse has become my go-to for capturing life's spontaneous moments. The first thing that struck me was how ridiculously light it is - at 26g, I barely notice it clipped to my bike helmet or stuck magnetically to my dog's collar (yes, I now have hilarious 'dog-POV' footage of squirrel chases).

The 1080P quality surprised me - while it's no Hollywood camera, the footage is crisp enough for my biking vlogs. That 1-inch display? A game-changer when adjusting angles mid-ride without fumbling with my phone. Battery life holds true to its 3-hour claim - lasted through my entire hiking trip with juice to spare.

What really won me over were the thoughtful extras. The included 32GB card means I never miss a shot, and the multi-card reader makes transferring clips to my phone a breeze while still on trails. The magnetic mount stays put even during rough mountain biking - though fair warning, vertical recording requires post-editing as one disappointed reviewer discovered.

Is it perfect? No. Low-light performance could be better, and the audio picks up wind noise easily. But for its size and price, this little cam punches way above its weight class. It's lived in my backpack for weeks now, ready to capture anything from sudden street performances to unexpected wildlife encounters - exactly what an action cam should do.