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Objects You Can Attach to Your Head

When you run out of real estate on the body, use your noodle

By Rain Noe - January 14, 2016

in Object Culture

When Google Glass was announced in 2013, I figured we'd all be wearing them on our heads by 2016. Instead they were canned last year. But as you look around, you'll notice there are plenty of other technological items you can wear on your head, either for on-head usage or mere storage.

A Single GoPro Camera

This is perhaps the most obvious one, and it's not just for extreme athletes. It's not uncommon now, at least in New York City, to see an otherwise unremarkable-looking cyclist zip past you while wearing one of these. You can opt for center-forehead-mounted, side-mounted, chin-mounted or the all-important selfie-mounted.

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Two GoPro Cameras

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For those who can't make up their mind.

Two GoPro Cameras on a Rotating Swivel Mount

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Wise manufacturers have discontinued this product, and GoPro not only doesn't produce one, but distances themselves from it. Sure it can capture some cool footage, but it's dangerous. Imagine the leverage this could place on your neck if, say, you slid into a copse of trees while skiing.

Seven GoPro Cameras and a Canon 7D

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Again, not something you want to be wearing on your head in the event of an impact.

An iPhone

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And the iPhone 4, by the looks of it. I can't think of a single reason why you'd be wearing a helmet and needing to have your phone float in front of your face, but apparently this thing is for sale.

An LED Headlamp

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I was first introduced to these on a camping trip, and I now occasionally use one during sewing machine repairs. As a side bonus, wearing it makes you look like a complete tool.

Night Vision Monoculars and Goggles

Soldiers have of course been wearing these for years, and nowadays they even have quad-lens panoramic models.

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Display Night Vision Goggles

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Helicopter pilots now have access to NVGs like these that also feature a display to relay vehicle information.

Night Vision Goggles, a Communications Headset with Batteries and a Flashlight

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That's a lot of gear, isn't it? That's why they sell, to prevent your head from getting unbalanced…

…Helmet Counterweights

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At the end of the day, I'm glad my jobs and hobbies do not require me to wear a helmet.

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Austin Arthur

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I like the sunglasses that last guy is wearing; those would be nice wearing a helmet.

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  Those are the Exoshield by Revision Military, a safety glasses and ballistics helmet company.
  
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george sewell

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having been involved in some design work on helmets and accessory , what would be good would be more standardization of accessory mounts, as at the moment all different lights, helmet cams ear defenders visors have different mountings meaning you can end up needing lots of slots/ sticky pads on your helmet potentially. where as if there was more standard fittings life would be allot simpler ! but then companies would have to get on ;)

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  The problem with standards is it destorys choice and leaves you stuck with the negatives of one. A good example is the 1913 style picatinnay rail used on firearms, its very good atcwhat it does but its heavy and has numerous sharp edges to make you bleed. Hence why the firearms industry has started moving towards m-lok and keymod, each having their own advantages and disadvantages.
  
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Joe MacCarthy

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Great article and references! Thanks for the inspiration.

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