Katie Griffith

Katie Griffith tested C.A.M.P.’s ponytail-friendly Ikon Nova helmet over a month of guiding rock and alpine climbing in the North Cascades and at Index, Washington. Griffith reports, “With its 18 vent openings and rigid outer shell, the Ikon Nova strikes a balance between comfort and durability that served me well during a demanding month of guiding and climbing…. I did notice that this helmet is a bit less comfortable to wear with a sunhat than other helmets I’ve owned.” The Ikon Nova compares to few other options for anyone with a ponytail and uniquely comes in two sizes.

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