Gear trends: 2015/16 Helmets
While helmets get sleeker, protection remains a top priority. See the latest brain bucket technology headed for retail shelves next winter.
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Courtney Holden
Courtney Holden is a freelance writer based in Boulder, Colorado. Passionate about outdoor products and their constant evolution, she specializes in gear trends and sales forecasts. When not on deadline, Courtney hits the trail with her husband and 2-year-old son. You can reach her at courtney@courtney-holden.com.
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