Petzl Elios ($59):
Forget about the bad-hair factor; cranial injuries are immeasurably more serious. Protecting your noggin from hard rock is a no-brainer, and one of the best forms of insurance is the Elios. This climbing helmet hits all the bases, being light, strong, and extremely adjustable for those hard-to-fit protrusions. Built with a high-density expanded foam headpiece on the inside of a thermo-formed outer shell, you'll have the best-possible durability and impact absorption in a lightweight climbing helmet. No worries about poor fit, either, because a single adjustment in the back and adjustable chinstrap allows for quick, fumble-free fine-tuning. Meanwhile, the helmet's ergonomic shape is sculpted to provide maximum field of vision without compromising protection (available in two sizes). Contact 801-926-1500, www.petzl.com.
