Almost every picture I have of me has 2 standard features: I’m wearing sunglasses and a helmet. Though the sunglasses have changed a bit over the years, my helmet has stayed the same. Since I began climbing, my helmet of choice has been the Petzl Elios Helmet.
From mountaineering to rock climbing, this helmet is the one! Light enough to forget you’re wearing it, yet burly enough to take a few serious impacts, the Petzl Elios Helmet does it all.
Petzl Elios Helmet
- ABS shell with expanded polystyrene liner: Unless you speak engineer, you have no idea what that means… Means you’re getting a lightweight plastic shell with shock absorbing foam on the inside.
- Sizing: Elios comes in 1 basic sizes. Size one = 48-56cm. Size 2 = 53-61cm. Both sizes come with the molded adjustment wheel in the back. Imagine your adjustment on your bike helmet, convert it to a one-handed adjustment, and that is what Petzl has on it’s Elios helmet. Super easy to make your helmet custom fit, no matter if its just your head under there or a hat as well.
- Chin buckle sits off to one side, so it’s not constantly poking at your throat. Cool!
- Compatible with VIZION face shield- so if you want added protection for ice climbing, it’s easy to convert.
- Headlamp attachments: 4 “optimally placed” clips keep your headlamp nice and snug.
Though it may not be the lightest helmet on the market, the Elios is my tried and true choice for any alpine pursuits where I want to protect my grey matter. Only a few ounces heavier, a bit more cost effective, and just as protective, the Elios will always be my brain bucket.
