You’re all set for that big airsoft game. You got your airsoft gun ready to rock and roll and all geared up. But then you take your action camera such as the GoPro and realise that you forgot your helmet or gun mount for it. Now, how you are going to take awesome footages of the game when you have nothing to mount your camera on?

Now, there is a quick and sticky mount that you can use with your action cam or smartphone. If you hate chewing gums that were stuck on a seat or wall, there is a gum that you will love as it will save the day for you and it is called the GekkoGum.

It is a very neat idea by TheGearCrew that it is a wonder why no one had thought about it before. The idea is just simple, create something that really sticks on surfaces, hold tight your GoPro or smartphone and does not fall off even with sudden and jerky movements. 

The GekkoGum is a malleable adhesive ball that has a retaining force just like the lizard that it is named after, the Gecko. The Gecko’s feet does not need any liquid or surface tension to make it stick and the GekkoGum can stick to almost any surface and when handling it, it won’t stick to your fingers. Just take it out its wrapping, find a surface it you can stick to and place your action camera or smartphone on it and you’re ready to take videos or photos. You may not even need a selfie stick to take selfies as long as there is something for the GekkoGum to stick to.

When not in use, you just put it back into its wrapping and put it into your pocket. According to its makers, it can last for years without ageing or embrittlement.

I like this mounting solution for my smartphone or action camera. In airsoft you will need to purchase different types of mounts just for your action camera --- a mount for the helmet, a strap for your cap, a rail mount, and even a shoulder mount. The GekkoGum is your near-universal mounting solution and helping you save money purchasing different types of mounts. Nowadays, there are too many mounts that you can purchase for every possible angle or position, the GekkoGum will help you lessen the number of mounts you will need.

Where to get one? Right now, you can order via Kickstarter where it was able to meet its needed funds of €2,500, having already blew past that and now has received pledges of over €17,500 before its crowdfunding campaign ends this week. Better hurry so that you will be one of the first to have one before it can be made available commercially.