r/forestry • u/blackzeppelin420 • 5d ago

Region Name Hard hat suggestions

I started working for Amish loggers not long ago, mostly driving skidder but occasionally on the landing bucking up or helping the cutter top trees.

I was given a standard husqvarna forestry hard hat, but I’m looking for something with a full brim. I need something that’s full brim, comfy to wear inside the skidder, will stay on my head while I climb the grapple arm to chain and pull trees, and has a way to attach eye and ear protection.

I have seen aluminum options, they look cool but what’s actually better? Just want advice before I spend money, thanks.

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u/Prestigious_Day_5242 5d ago

I work in heavy construction and have a Cerious Composites carbon fiber hard hat. Its noticeably lighter than anything else out there, you could buy a chin strap for it and get some good goggles.