Best Helmets
Modern combat helmets protect against fragmentation and handgun rounds while mounting NODs, comms, and lights.
Ballistic helmets (ARC rails, shroud, dial retention) are rated to NIJ IIIA for pistol threats. Bump helmets skip the ballistic shell to save money and weight when you just need a mounting platform.
What to look for
- +Ballistic rating (IIIA for pistol, fragmentation V50)
- +Shell material (Kevlar, UHMWPE, hybrid)
- +Cut (high, mid, full) — high-cut for comms clearance
- +Rail system (ARC, Wilcox)
- +Pad system (Team Wendy EPIC, Occ-Dial, Crye AirFrame)
- +NVG shroud (VAS, Wilcox G24)