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Salomon MTN Lab - Review 2023

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Hunter Bierce

Editor at DIVEIN.com

Hunter is a PSIA ski instructor based in the Northern Cascades.

Bradley Axmith

Editor at DIVEIN.com

Grew up shredding Canadian snowpacks and sold gear to pay for it.

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Though it’s a bit of a niche option, the Salomon MTN Lab should be a strong contender for any dedicated backcountry skier. The MTN Lab is one of the lightest helmets out there that offers dependable protection.

The MTN Lab is up to specifications for both skiing and rock climbing, but the rock specs have more to do with its potential for ski mountaineering. It’s a helmet you definitely won’t ever get too warm in and has the additional benefit of keeping moisture off of your head so your goggles don’t immediately fog up after a tough climb.

Due to the minimalist trappings of its design, the MNT doesn’t leave much room for features, but still retains a functional goggle or headlamp strap. When talking about helmets it’s easy to start splitting hairs between safety and weight, this is particularly true if you’re doing most of your riding outside of the ropes. The Salomon MTN Lab offers a beautiful compromise.