I am trying to decide on what camera I should buy me dad for Christmas. He loves dirtbiking. I am thinking of buying him an Osmo pocket with the waterproof case for better protection or the Osmo action. I like the Osmo pocket since it has gimbal stabilization. Which one do you think I should get him? Is the osmo pocket pretty durable if it has the case on it or should I go for an Osmo action?

For dirtbiking the OA

If he will be strapping it on his bike etc. OA is the way to go.
The Osmo Pocket will give better footage (stabilized) but won't survive the impact of this activity.
Even with a case.

Hello there Sparkflier. Thank you for reaching out and for the inquiry. I hope that you will get the best information you need from our fellow DJI members on what is the best camera for this situation. Personally I will go for the DJI Osmo Action. I will post a link where in you can see why the DJI Osmo Action is The Only Action Camera You Need ( https://www.dji.com/why-osmo-action ). Thank you.