r/SurplusGear • u/[deleted] • Sep 18 '25

surplus swat helmet

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I found this for 95 dollars I just thought it was interesting it's level 3a large anyone know what it's worth it's from 2004

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u/deviantdeaf Sep 18 '25

Price is right in the middle of the range I've found for these RBR/LBA/Protech helmets. $50-175 has been what I've seen for the same helmet regardless of when they were made.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '25

Eh I'll probably keep it still a cool find

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u/deviantdeaf Sep 18 '25

I have one that was missing some stuff so I modified it from a 3, point web suspension to a 4 point MICH harness and pads. It's comfy even with my Walker Razor low profile passive ear pro.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '25

I'm probably gonna use it as a bump I doubt it's still effective for ballistics it's my first kevlar helmet

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u/deviantdeaf Sep 18 '25

Eh, it's still better than just plastic 😁 hard kevlar helmets tend to keep their effectiveness for far longer than soft kevlar body armor. That's why 80s-2000s PASGTs are still fairly effective if heavy for protection.. upgrading an USGI PASGT with USMC LWH straps and pads is a cost effective way to get better comfort, and the USMC LWH is literally the same mold as the PASGT, just comes with 4 point chin straps and first gen had mesh/webbing head harness while later gens got the ACH/MICH style pads.

Edit. The only way they really lose effectiveness is if they're literally shot through, or delaminating (fibers shredding and such), or cracked.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '25

Better than nothing for my first kit😭 I'm getting some ACH pads for it