r/vlogging

As our LO is growing, we are finding it harder to take our phones out and quickly capture some nice moments with her. Either we are carrying her (so it’s tough to use just one arm for a nice photo or video) or we are carrying something else for her making it hard to just use the phone.

I feel I need to use some of these hands free POV kind of cameras. Came across Insta360 Go Ultra / 3s and Meta Rayban glasses on some YouTube videos .. would be very grateful if someone has tried this with their LO and are willing to share their experience. Don’t really have a strict budget .. just want to capture some nice moments before it’s too late !

I’ve heard a lot of drivers say that you have to run a headache rack to be DOT legal, but after looking into the regulations, it doesn’t seem to be that simple.
From what I found, there isn’t a blanket FMCSA rule that says every flatbed or step deck truck must have a headache rack. Whether one is needed depends on the cargo, how it’s secured, and whether the securement system meets the regulations.
I know plenty of companies that run them, and they definitely have practical benefits like storing chains and binders and adding another layer of protection. But from a legal standpoint, it seems like a lot of people confuse company policy or customer requirements with actual DOT regulations.
Has anyone here ever been cited by DOT solely for not having a headache rack? Or has an inspector ever told you it was required regardless of the load?
I’m genuinely interested in hearing real-world experiences from drivers and DOT officers, since this topic comes up all the time and there’s a lot of misinformation floating around.

Before anyone gets upset, let me be clear: I’m not saying companies like 80Eighty, Tuner Cult, or similar giveaway brands are fake. I believe real people do win these cars.
My issue is with what happens after you win.
Most people see a $150k-$300k car and think they’ve hit the jackpot, but I don’t think enough emphasis is placed on the fact that winning a prize like that can come with a very large tax obligation, depending on your country and personal tax situation.
Some giveaways include cash with the prize or offer a cash alternative, but when I started looking into it, it made me wonder whether that cash would actually cover the total cost of accepting the prize in many situations. It seems like a lot of people enter without fully understanding the financial side of winning.
I recently made a video breaking down my thoughts, and it got me wondering how other enthusiasts feel about this.
If you won a $200,000 car tomorrow, would you:
Keep the car and pay the taxes?
Take the cash alternative (if available)?
Sell the car immediately?
Decline the prize altogether?
I’m genuinely interested in hearing different perspectives because I think this is something that deserves more discussion before people spend money entering these giveaways.

Hi! Very new to camera and vlogging. I am wanting to get a camera and originally bought the Insta360 X4, but have seen the Insta360 GO Ultra might be better for vlogging and such. Does anyone with more knowledge or experience with these cameras have any helpful advice!!!