First Look: Petzl Boreo Helmet

Typically, I’m a medium in just about everything, but I am a M/L in the Boreo (size options are S/M and M/L). If you’re unsure, size up, which also guarantees that you can get a beanie under there in colder temps. Adjusting the helmet is intuitive and easily done while it’s on your head, or, assuming you’ve got a no-hands rest, when you are on route. A pet peeve of mine is when the side straps dig into your ears. Thankfully, the Boreo’s straps were barely noticeable. Sleek headlamp clips adorn the front and rear, and with ten ventilation holes, it breathes. Lateral protection is ample, and its rear drops down to the concave back part of your skull. Inside, the liner pads can be unvelcroed for easy washing. At around $65, it’s hard to go wrong with this one.