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    GOGGLES AND HELMETS

    Safety first in the backcountry. A good helmet and quality goggles are a must. With so many varieties to choose from these days you need to do your research first so read the following reviews and pick the right one for you. Then let us know which you prefer by posting in the forums.


    Anon Merak WaveCel Helmet ANON MERAK WAVECEL HELMET
    Date: Mar 2nd, 2021
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Anon

    Read the full review here.


    POC Orb Clarity Goggle and Auric Cut BC SPIN Helmet POC ORB CLARITY GOGGLE AND AURIC CUT BC SPIN HELMET
    Date: Mar 31st, 2018
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10 & 9.5/10
    Product Link: POC

    Read the full review here.


    Giro Range Mips Helmet and Giro Contact GogglesGIRO RANGE MIPS HELMET & GIRO CONTACT GOGGLES
    Date: April 13th 2016
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10 & 9.5/10
    Product Link: Giro

    Read the full review here.


    Sweet Protection Grimnir TE HelmetSWEET PROTECTION GRIMNIR TE HELMET
    Date: Jan 9th 2016
    Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Sweet protection

    Read the full review here.


    Salomon Mountain LAB HelmetSalomon Mountain LAB HelmetSALOMON MOUNTAIN LAB HELMET
    Date: Dec 15th 2016
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Salomon

    Read the full review here.


    Giro Flare Helmet and Field Goggles GIRO FLARE HELMET & FIELD GOGGLES
    Date: Jan 9th, 2015
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10 & 8/10
    Product Link: Giro

    Read the full review here.


    Julbo Meteor Goggle Review JULBO METEOR GOGGLES
    Date: March 15th, 2014
    Reviewer: Bradley
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Julbo

    Read the full review here.


    Marker-Ampire-Helmet-and-Projector-Goggle-Review MARKER AMPIRE HELMET & PROJECTOR GOGGLES
    Date: Feb 5th, 2014
    Reviewer: Jordan
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Marker

    Read the full review here.


    Scott LCG Goggle Review Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2014SCOTT LCG GOGGLES
    Date: Feb 4th, 2014
    Reviewer: Ryan
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Scott

    Read the full review here.


    Scott Coulter Helmet Review SCOTT COULTER HELMET
    Date: Feb 4th, 2014
    Reviewer: Ryan
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Scott

    Read the full review here.


    Bolle Gravity Goggles Review BOLLE GRAVITY GOGGLES
    Date: April 19th, 2013
    Reviewer: Vince
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Bolle

    Read the full review here.


    Liquid Image Apex HD+ Camera Goggles LIQUID IMAGE APEX HD+ CAMERA GOGGLE
    Date: Mar 26th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Liquid Image

    Read the full review here.


    Giro Montane Helmet and Giro Onset GogglesGIRO MONTANE HELMET & ONSET GOGGLES
    Date: Feb 25th 2013
    Reviewer: Andrew Z.
    Overall Rating: 9/10 & 6/10
    Product Link: Giro

    Read the full review here.


    Native eyewear boomer and kicker gogglesNATIVE EYEWEAR BOOMER AND KICKER GOGGLES
    Date: Feb 15th 2013
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 7.5/10
    Product Link: Native Eyewear

    Read the full review here.


    Bern Baker EPS Original HelmetBERN BAKER EPS ORIGINAL HELMET
    Date: Jan 16th 2013
    Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Bern

    Read the full review here.


    Optic Nerve Boreas Rocker Goggles and Grifter GlassesOPTIC NERVE BOREAS ROCKER GOGGLES AND GRIFTER GLASSES
    Date: May 8th 2012
    Reviewer: Curtis
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Optic Nerve

    Read the full review here.


    Smith Vantage Helmet SMITH VANTAGE HELMET
    Date: March 15th 2012
    Reviewer: Conor
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Smith

    Read the full review here.


    Giro Chapter Helmet and Basis GogglesGIRO CHAPTER HELMET AND BASIS GOGGLES
    Date: Feb 23rd 2012
    Reviewer: Ryan
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Giro

    Read the full review here.


    49R GOGGLE CASE + GONDOM GOGGLE COVER
    Date: May 14th 2011 - UPDATED April 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Tailgate Industries

    Read the full UPDATED review here.


    TRANSCEND GPS GOGGLES
    Date: April 17th 2011
    Reviewer: Ryan
    Overall Rating: 6/10
    Product Link: Zeal Optics

    Read the full review here.

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