i stopped buying gopros due to poor battery life after 3+. it seems every new version can do more stuff (4k, 240fps, wifi, etc) at the expense of runtime. battery life never seems to be a feature. has this improved at all?
I'm convinced their promo videos are shot by teams carrying tons of batteries. If you are actually adventuring / backpacking for a few days etc, a go-pro is no go unless you want to be worrying about battery life the entire time.
This usually lasts all day of regular use.
I now have 3 batteries and never have to worry about battery life.
Did you see the video on the page with the girl skateboarding? And holding the camera outstretched from her arm? It's really hard holding something heavy that far from your body while also doing things that require balance.
Bring a battery pack that you can stick in your back pack. But keep the camera lightweight!