Alpine featherweight.

By don bowie Ranked #178 - Climbing Helmets April 2, 2009

For me, lightweight is key. After much research, I chose the Meteor for all my alpine endeavors for functionality, fit, and most of all, an 8oz overall weight. To date, this helmet is the lightest climbing bucket on the market- at least the one that fits my melon. (fit is key- I have a medium/slightly narrow sized noggin) I can manage 1-2 layers of insulation underneath and still have a relatively comfortable fit. The adjustment feature on the Meteor is a bit crude, but still works pretty well, which is important if you plan to use it in varying conditions. Other cc-foam type helmets tend to be made a little larger and rounder, making them impossible to wear under a shell hood when the nasty hits. Plus, the slimline Meteor won't make you look like Mr. Kazoo-head... unless you wear two hats underneath..

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