V1 helmet cover from SAVOTTA

A good helmet cover needs to fit well, be durable, and provide good camouflage. Depending on the type of use, adaptability with cords or Velcro surfaces is also important, as well as compatibility with lights and other enablers. It is also essential that the helmet cover does not hinder the functions of the helmet. SAVOTTA has designed and developed the V1 Helmet Cover, a feature-rich helmet cover with a continuous camouflage cord that consists of more than just simple fabric. It is designed for the common OPS CORE FAST XP helmet shell geometry with a high cut but can also be adapted to many other helmets with high cuts.

This is how the package arrives at us. What could be inside?

The V1 Helmet Cover is delivered along with an instruction manual, a bungee cord, and a 50 x 100 mm area with hook-and-loop for sticking.

The instruction manual is written in English, and is clear and easy to understand.

The Helmet Cover was developed specifically for the OPS CORE FAST-XP shell geometry. With other helmets, you'll need to try it to see if it will fit. 

The weight is 100g (3.5 ounces) for the Large version and 105g (3.7 ounces) for the XL version. The material is made of abrasion-resistant 500D Cordura, which is made of 100% polyamide. The strap is also made of 100% polyester.

The V1 Helmet Cover is secured with six strips of Velcro on the inside of the helmet shell.

The polyester straps for attachment inside the helmet shell are equipped with One-Wrap Velcro and are securely stitched to the helmet cover.

Included is an adhesive-backed piece of hook-and-loop with a size of 50 x 100mm (approximately 2 x 4 inches). This can be used to adhesive the inside of the helmet if no Velcro surfaces are available there.

The helmet padding has been removed, and the existing Velcro surfaces in the helmet were used to attach the helmet cover. We kept the included Velcro piece because we reuse everything, and nothing goes to waste.

The One-Wrap Velcro surfaces on the attachment straps enable easy and secure placement of the padding inside the helmet.

The included bungee cord is intended for attachment on the helmet. The elastic cord is suitable all around for cable management and for attaching camouflage material.

The elastic cord is threaded through the Velcro surface at the back with an integrated tunnel for this purpose. That's a clever feature from SAVOTTA. The profile remains flat, so it doesn't interfere when attaching other items, such as counterweight bags.

The running loops are on the sides at the Velcro surfaces. Enablers on the helmet rails are therefore not disturbed.

The bungee cord is routed all the way to the front of the helmet. You can easily attach and use a night vision device without the helmet cover or the elastic cord getting in the way.

Then it continues and goes back in a zigzag course over the helmet.

This integrated elastic cord that wraps around the helmet offers some significant advantages: 

It allows the helmet to be well camouflaged - as well as providing good cable management capability.

The back of the V1 Helmet Cover also features a 25mm (1 inch) wide strip of PALS webbing......

....thus providing an attachment point for IR lights, strobes, etc.

Additionally, on the sides, top, and back, there are the soft Velcro surfaces for identifiers, patches, cameras, counterweight bags, etc. You can find our Edelweiss patch HERE.

CONCLUSION

The V1 Helmet Cover V1 from SAVOTTA impresses in many aspects. Unlike most high-cut helmet covers that are only fitted with a zigzag cord at the top, the V1 has attachment points for elastic cords that can be drawn around the helmet shell. This approach allows for optimal camouflage of the helmet. As the elastic cord is not sewn to the cover, it can be removed or replaced as needed. 

The V1 is also made from robust materials that withstand rough handling, moisture, frost, and abrasion. This is particularly important given the harsh conditions in Finland. Nonetheless, the V1 is designed for use in various latitudes and is suitable for all regions and seasons. All color and camouflage options also offer good NIR performance.

The V1 Helmet Cover V1 from SAVOTTA is available in Woodland M05, Snow M05, Brown, Green, White, Black, Multicam, and Multicam Tropic for €69,90 (tax included) directly from SAVOTTA, or from retailers that carry the brand.

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