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Future Helmets: Exploring UHMWPE, Carbon Fiber Nanotubes, M5 Fiber & More

UHMWPE and aramids dominate ballistic protection, but what about future helmets? Learn about potential alternatives.

How UHMWPE Helmets Revolutionized Ballistic Protection

UHMWPE is the benchmark modern ballistic protection. Learn how UHMWPE helmets came about, what makes this material strong & the future of head protection.

Everything You Need to Know about Search and Rescue Helmets

If you’re a professional in the industry of saving lives, then you already know why a search and rescue helmet is a key staple in your kit. There are a lot of dangers in both urban and wilderness environments where you may be operating.

Modern Ballistic Helmet Materials & Manufacturing

Ballistic helmet materials and the process of manufacturing ballistic helmets has changed drastically since their first inception. This ranges from metal fabrication,...

Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Ballistic Helmet Markers

With the use of high speed and high altitude aircraft during WWII, the need to identify between friend or foe became increasingly important. Especially after a number...

Ballistic Helmet Rails

The need to add accessories to helmets dates back as far as the helmet itself. The attachments themselves have varied from decorative fixtures to...

Ballistic Helmet Lights In Review

Looking for the best ballistic helmet light for your helmet? Check out this overview of what's out there and what might work best for you!

Helmets and Communications At Home

We have gear, skills and plans in place, but do we have a reasonable comm plan for any situation? We put together a comms set up that is functional and...

Ballistic Helmet - DIY Tactical Camouflage

Ballistic helmet camouflage can be one of the most vital parts of concealment. People are searching for ways to mark up their gear to help them achieve the closest thing...

What's In Your Ballistic Helmet?

The tactical gear community has seen a plethora of editorials focusing on ballistic helmets, particularly on the accessories that enhance their functionality. However, discussions on comfort, specifically the padding and...

A new retention system?

One of our goals this coming year is to provide you guys with a better helmet retention system and we would greatly appreciate your input if you have a few...

Ops-Core Lux Worm-Dial Liner Kit Review

We have wanted to do this review for a while, but ended up letting a friend of ours borrow the liner for an extended trip outside the wire. Here...

Team Wendy Epic Air™ Helmet Liner Pad Review

If you have been in the military recently you might have been issued Team Wendy’s ZAP pads. “Team Wendy's Zorbium® Action Pad (ZAP™) System is the only pad...