gopro or waterproof point/shoot

I'm a photographer and I love my gopro for backpacking. Some models take simultaneous still and video. User friendly, just press the button and point, the lens is so wide it's brilliant. Slip it into a pocket and don't worry about getting it wet. You can get a floaty handle online for $10 so you won't lose it fishing.

Just be aware that with the Gopro, everything you shoot will have that gopro look (mild fisheye) and you could unintentionally cause your friends to crave a redbull. They're fun for first person view, but don't take the place of a good camera in my arsenal, ymmv.