SMITH ENGAGE MIPS HELMET

£94.99 Lightweight trail/enduro lid

The Engage boasts a premium look and features but forgoes the Koroyd material used on Smith’s pricier lids to hit a more competitive price point. It still offers plenty of protection for your noggin, though, with its EPS liner, polycarbonate shell and MIPS layer (slip-plane tech, claimed to reduce the impact of angular blows). With 21 vents and an AirEvac system designed to prevent eyewear from fogging up, plus ultra-light webbing straps, it ought to be comfortable and airy enough to wear all day, and the three-position peak shouldn’t get in your way. For peace of mind, the Engage meets CPSC and CE EN 1078 safety standards, and has a limited lifetime warranty. So Smith may end up saving your head as well as your wallet. www.smithoptics.com