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 designed for climbing, mountaineering, and ski touring features excellent ventilation and provides good comfort in both summer and winter. Its head-enveloping design ensures increased protection across the entire head area. The Meteor is the first CE-certified ski touring helmet. Thoughtfully designed down to the last detail, it pairs perfectly with ski goggles or a visor and is ideal for ski mountaineering.
Lightweight, compact, and ventilated helmet: only 240 g, In-Mold construction with an inner shell made of EPS foam that is molded under a thin outer shell of polycarbonate, ensuring a snug fit on the head. Large ventilation openings provide maximum air circulation, high-quality workmanship, and a simple design.
Increased protection: designed according to the Petzl label Top and Side Protection, the head-enveloping design offers optimal impact protection on the sides as well as at the front and back of the head.
Suitable for ski mountaineering: the first CE-certified ski touring helmet. Optimal ventilation during ascents and descents. The helmet can be worn comfortably from the beginning to the end of the tour. The special design at the front is intended for wearing ski goggles. The rubber band at the back is compatible with the straps of ski goggles. The semi-rigid headband can be easily adjusted even with gloves. Two front clips for headlamps and a rubber band at the back for attaching a headlamp. Compatible with the Vizion and Skreen visors.
Note: The helmet does not meet the requirements of the helmet standard EN 1077 for alpine skiers.
Material: Outer shell made of polycarbonate, inner shell made of expanded polystyrene (EPS), straps made of polyester.
Certification(s): CE EN 12492, CE ski touring helmet, UIAA.
2. Black Diamond Half Dome Climbing Helmet
The Half Dome climbing helmet is best suited for mountaineering and climbing. It is manufactured by Black Diamond and is designed for both men and women.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Petzl Meteora
Designed for climbing, mountaineering and ski touring, the lightweight, compact Meteora helmet for women from Petzl has excellent ventilation and is very comfortable to wear in both summer and winter. The head-hugging design ensures increased protection over the entire head area, even in the event of side impacts and bumps. The semi-rigid headband can also be operated with gloves and the generous cut-out on the helmet allows a ponytail to be worn underneath. The in-mould construction of the Meteora is responsible for the optimum all-round protection. The outer shell made of thin polycarbonate prevents sharp objects from penetrating in the event of a rockfall and at the same time protects the inner shell made of injection-moulded EPS foam. The thick inner shell absorbs the impact energy of objects or falls through deformation and distributes it so that the pressure cannot affect the head at certain points. Thanks to this design, the Meteora can be used with absolute flexibility in mountain sports and can even boast CE labelling for ski touring helmets. It can be combined with ski goggles or a visor especially for this purpose. Please note that the Meteora does not fulfil the requirements of the EN 1077 helmet standard for alpine skiers.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Black Diamond Vapor Helmet
Our super lightweight and versatile helmet now weighs even less. The two-part construction of the revamped Vapor helmet consists of an outer shell made of polycarbonate and a molded layer of super lightweight ALUULA composite material for added protection and reduced weight. The side area features EPP foam for ventilation and boasts a sleek aesthetic. The ultra-light cord system allows for easy fine-tuning of the fit. The narrow and interchangeable headlamp clips make the helmet suitable for use after dark.
9. Black Diamond Vapor Helmet
Our super lightweight and versatile helmet now weighs even less. The two-part construction of the revised Vapor helmet consists of an outer shell made of polycarbonate and a molded layer of super lightweight ALUULA composite material for added protection and reduced weight. The side area with EPP foam provides ventilation and boasts a sleek aesthetic. The ultra-light cord system allows for easy fine-tuning of the fit. The slim and interchangeable headlamp clips make the helmet suitable for use after dark.
10. Grivel Duetto Kletterhelm
The Duetto climbing helmet from Grivel is your perfect companion for ski touring, climbing in alpine multi-pitch routes, ice climbing, high-altitude touring, or ski mountaineering.
