Any time there"s a chance that your head will make contact with something harder than itself, it"s best to grab a helmet. Sweet Protection has been in the helmet business for more than thirteen years, and to this day, they continue to push their designs with products like the Wanderer Helmet. A full-bore whitewater lid at heart, this carbon-fiber reinforced helmet wraps around the back of your neck, fits like a glove on the inside, and features a small brim at the front to keep water out of your eyes. You get all the ventilation and comfort options you need for longer paddles, and the protection required for short, fast charging in the river or the creek.