Helmet
Also: whitewater helmet
A helmet is mandatory in whitewater. It protects you from rocks if you capsize.
Luc Mehl recommends a proper whitewater helmet that fits well and doesn't shift even in turbulence. A visor at the front can create an air pocket in front of the face. Wikibooks explicitly lists the helmet as basic whitewater gear.
Matching gear
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Hiko Buckaroo* (advertising, external link, opens in a new window)
Sources and further reading
Research as of 13 Nov 2026. We have marked manufacturer information as such.