I was initially attracted to the Kosmos for its triple certification. If it is burly enough to pass all three certifications, then it must provide more protection over a typical climbing helmet, right?
The Kosmos has been a burly companion from the dead of winter, all the way through spring and into the summer mountaineering season. It is one of the best fitting, most comfortable helmets that I’ve ever worn (for any sport).
It is ventilated enough to wear uphill in place of a beanie without overheating on all but the warmest of days. The head cradle is quick to get situated and sits nice and low on the back of my skull. I appreciate this because in the case of a fall, it’s low enough that I don’t worry about it getting pinched between the shell of the helmet and my skull, which would really hurt. The sizing adjustment dial is quick to use, and provides a wide range. I can size it down to fit over my bare head, or dial it up to fit nicely over a ball cap and hood or buff combo.
The biggest downside of the Kosmos is its weight. When the level of protection is considered it's quite a light helmet, but it is still a fair bit heftier than single certification climbing helmets. On the biggest of days when I’m feeling every gram of extra weight, I find myself considering a climbing helmet in place of the Kong. A few times I’ve tried lighter helmets on only to realize that while lighter, they aren’t as comfortable and don’t “disappear” on my head like the Kosmos. For that reason, I’ll continue to stick with this helmet into the future.
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