HEAD START
The original plan for this article was to outline how to set up a helmet for use with Night Vision Goggles (NVGs). However, there’s no sense in talking about what color to paint the walls of a house before the foundation is poured — first, we need to discuss how to choose a helmet that’ll serve as the host for NVGs and related accessories.
Ballistic vs. Bump
Your first decision is ballistic or non-ballistic. If the objective is just hog hunting or target shooting with night vision, then you can save a ton of money by procuring a non-ballistic or “bump” helmet. Just like the name implies, it won’t stop small arms threats or fragmentation, but it will stop you from getting a -type lump on your head. These helmets are substantially lighter, and they’re also ventilated to allow better airflow, keeping you cooler and your lenses fog-free. The current crop of quality
