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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.


      Ruroc RG1-DX  Disruptor Helmet RUROC RG1-DX DISRUPTOR HELMET
      Date: April 1st, 2022
      Reviewer: Bruce
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Ruroc

      Read the full review here.


      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

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      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

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      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

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      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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