How to Upgrade Your Helmet the Right Way: Ballistic Helmet Accessories

Published on October 21, 2023
Duration: 34:26

This guide details how to properly upgrade a ballistic helmet with essential accessories, drawing on expert insights from Nate. It covers the selection and installation of night vision mounts, various helmet lights, hearing protection and comms systems, and counterweights for balance. The guide also touches upon IFF devices, camouflage techniques, and identification patches, emphasizing practical application and tactical considerations. Instruction from an expert demonstrates proficiency in tactical gear configuration and field application.

Quick Summary

Upgrade your ballistic helmet by installing essential accessories like the Wilcox G24 NVG mount, tactical lights (Surefire Vampire), and hearing protection (Ops-Core AMP). Ensure proper balance with counterweights and manage signature with NIR-compliant paint and camouflage. Utilize IFF devices like strobes and breacher tape for enhanced operational effectiveness.

Chapters

  1. 00:32Night Vision Mounts
  2. 04:08Helmet Lights
  3. 07:50Hearing Protection and Comms
  4. 12:34Ear Pro Mounting Solutions
  5. 13:33Counterweights
  6. 15:13Strobes and Indicator Lights
  7. 16:55Camouflage and Signature Management
  8. 18:33Patches and Breacher Tape

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key components for upgrading a ballistic helmet?

Key upgrades include night vision mounts (like the Wilcox G24), tactical helmet lights (Surefire Vampire, Princeton Tec), hearing protection and comms (Ops-Core AMP, Peltor Comtac VI), counterweights for balance, and IFF devices such as strobes (Hel-Star 6). Proper camouflage and identification patches are also crucial.

How do I balance a helmet with night vision?

Balancing is achieved using counterweights, typically integrated into battery packs or dedicated pouches filled with lead or sand, attached to the rear of the helmet. This prevents the front-heavy NVG setup from drooping, reducing neck strain and maintaining optic alignment.

What is the purpose of 'breacher tape' on a helmet?

'Breacher tape' refers to pre-cut strips of tape strategically placed on a helmet. They provide quick access for tasks like demolition, marking, or emergency repairs during operations, ensuring essential materials are readily available without fumbling.

Why is NIR-compliant paint important for tactical helmets?

NIR-compliant paint is essential because it does not reflect excessively under Near-Infrared (NIR) light sources used with night vision devices. Using non-NIR paint can make the helmet highly visible, compromising stealth and operational security.

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