Beyond skis, boots and jackets, a handful of smaller items make a bigger difference than their size suggests. Here’s our pick of the best helmets and goggles for 2026/27, in price order.

Best Ski Helmets

POC Fornix MIPS – £110 (down from £180) – A modern update of a freeride classic, with MIPS Evolve rotational protection, in-mould construction with Aramid reinforcement, and an adjustable 360° fit.

Bern Macon 2.0 MIPS – £131 – A versatile ABS-shelled, MIPS-equipped helmet with a low-profile design and interchangeable winter/summer liners for year-round use.

Smith Descend MIPS – £140 – A lightweight, low-profile all-mountain helmet with KOROYD impact zones, MIPS, and AirEvac ventilation to keep goggles fog-free.

Head FÆRO MIPS – £140 – Comfort-focused, with a Sphere Fit wrap-around retention system, thermal ventilation and lightweight in-mould construction.

Scott Flow MIPS – £150 – An eco-conscious, well-ventilated helmet at just 500g, with MIPS and recycled materials.

Uvex Gravitate MIPS – £155 – A durable ABS/in-mould hybrid with an IAS fit system, TÜV certified for mixed conditions.

Kask Titano – £200 – Premium Italian craftsmanship with WG11 rotational impact testing and dual vent sliders.

Salomon Arcane Prime MIPS – £230 – One of the most advanced helmet designs around, combining a hybrid shell, BOA Fit System, EPS4D, Smart Safety 360, MIPS and a Polartec Power Dry liner.

Smith Vantage 2 MIPS – £260 – A benchmark for high-performance skiing: full-coverage KOROYD, MIPS, dual-zone adjustable vents and a 360° BOA fit system.

All of the above meet certified ski safety standards – what matters most beyond that is fit and comfort, so try before you buy where you can.

Best Ski Goggles

Dope Sight – £113 – A dual-layer cylindrical lens for better depth perception and contrast, with a quick-release lens-lock system and triple-layer foam.

Smith Squad – £124.99 – Semi-rimless with a Carbonic-X lens and ChromaPop optics, Fog-X anti-fog coating, and a bonus low-light lens included.

SunGod Vanguards – £130 – An adventure-proof, lifetime-guaranteed frame with 8KO lens tech and full customisation options.

Panda Optics RS2 Polarised – £142 – A magnetic and clip lens system with a polarised main lens plus an HD yellow low-light lens for exceptional glare reduction.

Zeal Meridian – £165 – A Rail Lock System for secure lens swaps and Observation Deck Tech for 20% more vertical view in a compact fit.

Outdoor Master Falcon Dual ZEISS – £175 – Genuine ZEISS cylindrical lens clarity with VaporShield triple anti-fog protection and a magnetic MagKlick lens system.

KOO Energia – £190 – Italian-made with ZEISS toric double-curvature lenses, a Slot-In lens system and triple-layer foam.

Smith Preview – £190 – BirdsEye Vision Tech expands the field of view, with ChromaPop lenses and a ResponsiveFit frame.

Outdoor Master Ultra ZEISS Photochromic – £200 – A ZEISS toric photochromic lens that adjusts automatically to light, with the MagKlick magnetic system.

Dragon RVX MAG OTG – £240 – Swiftlock magnetic and latch lens changes, Lumalens Colour Optimized optics and a frameless, wide-view fit.

Don’t Forget Sunglasses

For spring skiing, touring and travel days, a good pair of ski-specific sunglasses matters too – see our dedicated sunglasses roundup for this season’s top picks.

You can see the full breakdown of every helmet and goggle above on the InTheSnow YouTube channel.

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