Originally Posted by SilentKnight

First of all - the backpac allows you to play back footage so you know whether you captured a scene they way you wanted. I don't think the wifi will playback via a phone/tablet.

Second - as for aiming/composition - what if I don't want a mountain bike tire in the bottom of the frame - but can't tell by merely eyeballing the direction of the lens? Why do you think all other cameras on the market today include either a viewfinder or a rear monitor of some kind? Why would GoPro even make a backpac available if there wasn't a need or demand for it?

At the store I thought the same as you - with the wide angle why would I want or need a monitor? Once I started tinkering with the unit - I realized it was more difficult to navigate the settings menu in the tiny front-mount screen (the text is incredible tiny...I'd guesstimate around 4-5point at most). Even with my glasses on it was nearly impossible to read. The backpac makes it easier to quickly adjust the settings.

Glad you're able to simply point and hope for the best - if that works for you...great. I like more control over the composition and other considerations.