Giro Chapter Helmet and Giro Basis Goggle - REVIEW

When it comes to safety in the backcountry, one of the most under-utilized tools is likely the helmet. I was looking for a light helmet that offered good ventilation and fit – basically, a helmet that could tour comfortably. Along comes the Giro Chapter, a lightweight, well-vented helmet combined seamlessly with the exceptional Giro Basis goggle.

When it comes to deaths due to avalanches in BC and Alberta, a recent study (http://www.cmaj.ca/content/180.....5/491.full) showed an average of nearly one quarter are caused by bodily trauma (30% for heli skiers and and 33% for out-of bounds skiers) and half of those are caused by head trauma. Needless to say, wearing a helmet in the backcountry can significantly increase your chance of avoiding injury and possibly death. But with all the bulky, heavier models on the market, I found the Giro Chapter and Basis goggle to be one of the best options to encourage use.

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