Outdoor Tech Chips Wireless Helmet Audio

“Universal wireless helmet audio” sounds over-reaching at best, a poorly-performing gimmick at best. Nothing could be farther from the half-pipe pulsing sound coming out of these gems from Outdoor Tech. Active Junky testers, athletes and travelers have taken their audio products and portable power supplies around the world with only minor recommended tweaks (after all, who’s going to argue with their sasquatch mascot?). Chips’ 2”x 2” x .5” dual tethered Bluetooth speakers tuck into popular helmets equipped with audio pockets. And transfer quickly between them. Testers are experimenting with retrofitting other brands and models as well, but few skiers and riders will have reason to deviate from popular and performance models from the likes of Anon, Smith, POC and Bollé. Charging the generous 40mm drivers takes some time, so stay ahead of the next dump for full-spectrum sound, instant sync re-pairing and max 112dB volume. Should reality call, your pack-secured phone is Chips’ best on-slope communication partner.

Best For: Front, back and sidecountry listening while always paying attention to nature’s warning sounds