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Best Ski Goggles 2026/27: Our InTheSnow Picks
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Beyond skis, boots and jackets, a handful of smaller items make a bigger difference than their size suggests. You’ll know the feeling if you’ve ever spent a whiteout squinting through fogged goggles.
Our newest kit reviews from Issue 82 of InTheSnow magazine come first. The helmet and goggle picks below come from our Best Ski Helmets 2026/27 and Best Ski Goggles 2026/27 guides, in price order. Prices may have changed since we checked.
Our full InTheSnow reviews of the latest helmet, goggles, gloves and avalanche airbag pack, each with specs, our verdict and where to buy.
SCOTT Element Pro MIPS Helmet Review
MIPS, RECCO, adjustable venting and a glove-friendly magnetic buckle.
One-handed magnetic lens change, with a spare low-light lens in the box.
Hestra CZone Incline Ski Gloves Review
A short, supple leather glove with a waterproof membrane, built for feel and grip.
SCOTT Patrol E2 30 Kit Airbag Pack Review
A 30L freeride airbag pack with the cartridge-free Alpride E2 system.
Every helmet in our Best Ski Helmets 2026/27 guide has MIPS rotational protection. Beyond that, fit and comfort matter most, so try before you buy where you can.
A tough hard-shell helmet with MIPS for £100, and a favourite with anyone who is hard on their kit.
MIPS and a RECCO reflector for £130, with adjustable vents and a glove-friendly magnetic buckle. Our best value pick.
Our best all-rounder, rated for piste, freeride and backcountry, with Aramid Bridges and adjustable vents.
Smith’s top all-mountain helmet, with a hybrid shell, Koroyd and MIPS, and a BOA 360° fit.
A visor helmet with a photochromic visor that sits close to your face, with room for glasses underneath.
See all ten in our Best Ski Helmets 2026/27
The right lens matters more than the frame. Photochromic lenses adjust on their own, and magnetic systems let you swap to a low-light lens in seconds. Our Best Ski Goggles 2026/27 guide has the full picks.
A ChromaPop photochromic lens that brightens in flat light and darkens in sun, for £130. Our budget pick.
A huge freeform lens with a contrast-boosting photochromic tint, so there is no need to swap lenses.
Built for glasses wearers, with a floating foam membrane that takes the pressure off your temples.
One-handed magnetic lens changes and a spare low-light S1 lens in the box. Our pick for changing light.
A photochromic lens that covers categories 0 to 4, from fog to the brightest glacier day.
Smith’s flagship, with BirdsEye Vision for a bigger field of view and a second lens included.
See all ten in our Best Ski Goggles 2026/27
For spring skiing, touring and travel days, a good pair of ski-specific sunglasses matters too. Our spring skiing sunglasses guide has this season’s top picks.
Words only get you so far. Our gear review videos show you the kit properly, with our team talking through what each piece does well and who it suits, so you can compare before you buy.
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Every helmet in our guide meets certified ski safety standards, so what matters most beyond that is fit and comfort. Try helmets on before you buy where you can, ideally with your goggles.
Our latest reviews, from Issue 82 of InTheSnow magazine, cover the SCOTT Element Pro MIPS helmet, the SCOTT React goggle, the Hestra CZone Incline gloves and the SCOTT Patrol E2 30 Kit avalanche airbag pack.
Every piece of kit on this page is reviewed by InTheSnow. We look at protection, fit, features and value for UK skiers, and update our picks every season.
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