equipment$60–120used in 1 side quest
Body-worn camera with timestamp
A small camera that clips to your chest or shoulder and continuously records with date/time overlay. Creates objective documentation of your behavior and interactions that can protect you legally by proving you didn't damage property or act aggressively.
What to look for
- 1Automatic date and time stamp burned into the video (not just metadata)
- 2At least 4-6 hours of battery life for extended activities
- 3Wide-angle lens (140+ degrees) to capture full context of interactions
- 4Simple one-button operation so you can start recording quickly
- 5Storage of at least 32GB or ability to use larger SD cards
Skip
- Models without visible timestamp—the overlay is the legally valuable part
- Cameras with complicated menus you'll fumble with in stressful moments
- Action cameras marketed for sports that drain batteries in under 2 hours
Used for: Documenting security encounters objectively · Recording property conditions before and after visits · Creating evidence of non-destructive behavior · Protection during legal gray-area exploration
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
