Top rated Climbing helmets
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Petzl Meteor
The lightweight, compact Meteor helmet from Petzl, designed for climbing, mountaineering, and ski touring, features excellent ventilation and provides great comfort in both summer and winter. Its head-hugging design ensures enhanced protection across the entire head area, even against lateral impacts and blows. The In-Mold construction of the Meteor is responsible for optimal all-around protection. The outer shell made of thin polycarbonate prevents the penetration of sharp objects during rockfall, simultaneously protecting the inner shell made of injected EPS foam. The thick inner shell absorbs impact energy from objects or falls through deformation, distributing it in such a way that pressure does not act pointwise on the head. Thanks to this design, the Meteor is extremely versatile for mountain sports and even carries the CE mark for ski touring helmets. Specifically for this purpose, it can be combined with ski goggles or a visor. Please note that the Meteor does not meet the requirements of the helmet standard EN 1077 for alpine skiers!.
2. Black Diamond Half Dome Climbing Helmet
The Half Dome climbing helmet is best suited for mountaineering and climbing. The product is manufactured by Black Diamond and is designed for both ladies and gentlemen.
3. Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet
The Half Dome has always been very popular in the global climbing community. Now, this popular helmet features a simpler closure system with a one-handed adjustable dial and streamlined headlamp clips for increased comfort and user-friendliness. The redesigned chin strap enhances efficiency and safety on the rock.
4. Petzl Picchu climbing helmet
The Petzl Kids Picchu climbing helmet is your perfect companion for climbing in alpine multi-pitch routes or for sport climbing. The helmet features an integrated ventilation system. A headlamp can be securely attached to the helmet using the provided mounts. The padding can be removed and washed.
5. Petzl Boreo
The Boreo is a lightweight all-rounder. Weighing 300 g in size S/M (330 g in size M/L), it reliably protects your head during sports climbing, mountaineering, via ferrata, canyoning, and caving. Petzl manufactures the climbing helmet using a hybrid construction, which means that beneath the hard outer shell, which distributes the impact energy from falling objects, a foam core snugly fits around the head and absorbs shocks and impacts through deformation. This makes the helmet compact in design, fits well on the head, and is very robust and durable. The flexible headband allows for individual adjustment, and it is slightly lower at the back. The large side ventilation holes ensure good temperature management. In addition to protection from impacts from above, Petzl has also equipped the Boreo with lateral impact protection, providing extra safety for the head, especially in falls and impacts against rocks or ice. And when you're out at night with the helmet on, the clips and a rubber band at the back ensure a secure fit for the headlamp, providing the necessary illuminated all-around visibility at night.
6. Petzl Meteora
The lightweight, compact Meteora helmet for women by Petzl, designed for climbing, mountaineering, and ski touring, features excellent ventilation and provides great comfort in both summer and winter. Its head-enveloping design ensures increased protection across the entire head area, even against lateral impacts and blows. The semi-rigid chin strap can be operated even while wearing gloves, and the generous cutout in the helmet allows for wearing a ponytail underneath. The In-Mold construction of the Meteora is responsible for optimal all-around protection. The outer shell made of thin polycarbonate prevents sharp objects from penetrating during rockfall, simultaneously protecting the inner shell made of injected EPS foam. The thick inner shell absorbs impact energy from objects or falls through deformation and distributes it in such a way that pressure does not act pointwise on the head. Thanks to this design, the Meteora is absolutely versatile in mountain sports and even boasts a CE mark for ski touring helmets. Specifically for this purpose, it can be combined with ski goggles or a visor. Please note, the Meteora does not meet the requirements of the helmet standard EN 1077 for alpine skiers!.
7. Black Diamond Capitan
The Capitan is an extremely robust helmet from Black Diamond that lives up to its namesake in Yosemite. It offers extensive protection on the sides and back, while the sleek fit ensures all-day comfort. The Capitan features a two-part ABS shell construction, has an optimized fit, and is available in two color variants. Its construction of EPP composite foam with molded EPS meets the required UIAA standards for increased lateral and rear protection. The ventilation openings of the Capitan provide ample breathability in warm temperatures, and the lightweight attachment system ensures an optimal fit. Integrated headlamp clips with an elastic holder on the back secure your headlamp during nighttime adventures.
8. Petzl Vertex Vent Hi-Viz
The Vertex Vent Hi-Viz by Petzl is a highly visible climbing helmet designed for both work at height and on the ground. It offers high wearing comfort thanks to its 6-point textile suspension and the innovative Centerfit and Flip-Fit systems, which ensure optimal adjustment and secure fit. The integrated ventilation openings with sliding covers allow for personalized airflow, while the dual chin strap enables adjustment of the holding force for various work situations. The helmet is modularly designed and can be easily combined with a Petzl headlamp, visor, and hearing protection, making it an ideal choice for professional users. Weighing in at 495 grams, it is lightweight and comfortable to wear without compromising safety.
- 6-point textile suspension for optimal fit
- Centerfit adjustment system for secure fit
- Flip-Fit system for adjusting the headband
- Modular helmet with integration for headlamp and accessories
- Dual chin strap with adjustable holding force.
9. Grivel Stealth
With its geometric design, the Stealth climbing helmet from Grivel already looks a bit futuristic! It weighs just 190 grams, making it the first choice for sport and alpine climbers who want to be as light as possible. The fact that the hybrid helmet, despite its low weight and the extra large ventilation openings, by no means has to be lowered when it comes to safety is proven by its design: A robust ABS hard shell is used on the outside, which reliably protects against stone chips; the deformable EPS foam is processed underneath. This allows impact and impacts to be effectively absorbed. The incident energy is distributed over a large area of the foam so that serious injuries can be avoided. All in all, the Stealth is not only a visual highlight, but also in terms of comfort and protection the helmet plays right at the front. Perfect for warm temperatures and summery pitches!
10. Salewa Toxo 3.0 climbing helmet
The Toxo 3.0 is the updated version of Salewa's classic climbing helmet. This simple, functional, robust, and comfortable helmet offers all-around impact protection with good ventilation. It is made from recycled EPS material and features a dial-adjust system for a precise fit.
