Urban Survival... Hardhats????

Marion David Poff

Marion David Poff

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I have often thought that a hard hat would be an excellent addition to a emergeny kit.

It would great for falling debri, rain, you can clip a light to it.

What do you all think?

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i have a "Pro-Tec" climbing helmet that I sometimes take with me when travelling. It's light, and buckles on very securely. I think a helmet could be quite an asset in many situations. Goggles and leather gloves too.

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It'll probably never hurt, but I don't think it's utility is mainly against things which fall down on you. If they start doing that, you're where you don't want to be because if they miss the hard hat but hit you, you'll be hurt bad anyway.
Great for not banging your head on things when you walk/run around in bad visibility though.

I'd probably place protective footwear higher on a list, as for example stepping on nail with the pointy bit up is a likely risk if you have to walk somewhere with no other present danger and it can be quite immobilizing.
 
I'm a big fan of hard hats. Climbing ones with hard outer shell and padded inner are not heavy.

I've never bought my own as I hate climbing (unless forced to do it), but when a hat is offered I'm first in line to get one. I wear it even when I might look stupid. There are some activities or places where you are a fool not to wear one.

A bad head injury from a rock fall will ruin your life.

Generaly I don't need one around my normal habitat.
 
One advantage to having a hardhat is that you can go almost everywhere. In a natural disaster there are so many agencies, contractors, engineers, etc. wandering around that a guy in a hardhat seems like he (or she) belongs.
 
The Bullard Advent II is favored by FEMA and USAR teams for disaster work. Also good for technical rope missions.

Pacific Helmets (New Zealand) makes some slick, cutting edge Kevlar helmets.

Joel
 
Yes, I think it's a good idea. I have a Bullard Advent hardhat and really like it. It has a ratcheting adjusting system that quickly adjusts the fit, as well as a multiple point attachment chin strap to keep it in place. It's more expensive than a plain vanilla construction hard hat, but much cheaper than a stay in the hospital with a head injury. I plan to get a Pelican 'Heads Up' light for it but haven't yet.
 
I dunno. I live in earthquake country. When the shaking starts, it's too late to grab a hardhat. And when it's over, you don't need one.

For construction workers, it's useful against the occassional falling debrie. But I can't envision a survival scenario where there will be lots of crap coming down on me all the time.
 
I think you have to weigh utility against inconvenience of carrying the thing all the time. I'm not talking about when you are in a situation where you are more likely to get a head injury (like climbing, biking, etc), but rather when you are just out and about with a small kit on your back (or fanny pack).

A soft hat with a wide brim (2" or better) will also protect you from bumping into things at head level in poor visibility situations. Much easier to carry too when you don't need it.
 
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