Jennk182 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Hi Troops, Wondering if anyone can give me some advise. My first ever troop is coming up and I am just trying to make sure I have thought of everything I need. Have you found you needed a fan in your helmet?? I'm now concerned with over heating as I've been to the venue before and it can get really hot!! Any advise would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
762s Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 i do see at some events where i stand in one spot to long the lens start to fog up but, it just takes a little movement to get the air circulating in the helmet and the fog is gone. i have yet to become overheated ... yes, it does get hot but, i also work outside for a living so im used to the heat prolly more so than others. also, ive never been in an event where i couldnt get outside or to a cooler room or simply to a place where i could lift my visor for a few moments without the public noticing. i have thought about fans just for the times when i have to stand in one spot due to the overwhelming photo ops taking place ... but, still havent done it yet. everyones comfort level is different so, id say troop a couple events and see how you feel and go from there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Having the ear holes that we do and the slot between the visor and dome gives us a bit more ventilation than most buckets. As mentioned above, give it a go without the fans and see how it is. If you really need some, there's space inside the scout bucket for at least 1 fan, a switch, and a battery pack. I have 1 squirrel fan pointing up on the inside of my visor to help with ventilation, but there's plenty of scouts who don't have any fans or have different configurations. Have fun on your first troop! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennk182 Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 Thanks guys! Can't wait!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I live in a pretty warm part of the world and I've never felt the need for fans. Like Dart said, the earholes and the channel that connects them in the back of the helmet provides a lot of airflow. They knew what they were doing when they designed this helmet! Plus if you ever need a gasp of air, you can always lift up your faceplate 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvicta Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I'm going to buck the trend a bitI find up to about 30c no fans neededAbove that, hell yeahOver summer I trooper one 34 deg day and needed a break every hourEven just to dry myselfI installed fans, next troop in around 36 deg, I lasted 4 hours, and only came in as I was thirsty As the others have said, try without, but...Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjeccles Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 While fans are needed in some costumes (I need to install some in my Jawa somehow), the important thing to remember, especially on your first troop, is listen to your handlers and don't be afraid to say "I need a break". 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennk182 Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 Tbh I live in Scotland so the temp is never going to be over 15°C ! 😅😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 14 minutes ago, Jennk182 said: Tbh I live in Scotland so the temp is never going to be over 15°C ! 😅😂 You should be fine then. Humidity will probably be more an issue than heat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvicta Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 You should be fine then. Humidity will probably be more an issue than heatOr ice Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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