{"product_id":"msa-v-gard-h2-full-brim-safety-helmet","title":"MSA V-Gard H2 Full Brim Safety Helmet — Type II, Class E Full-Brim Head Protection","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-rich\" style=\"color:#e0e0e0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #ff9800;background:#2a2520;border-radius:8px;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 22px;color:#f5e6d3;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#ff9800;color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:bold;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003eEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWC Safety Review — MSA V-Gard H2 Full Brim Safety Helmet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#cbb89e;margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003eEditorial assessment by the WC Safety Editorial Team, based on published MSA specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0FSFY6MZX?tag=wcsafety04-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#ffd814;color:#0f1111;padding:11px 20px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid #fcd200;\"\u003eCHECK PRICE ON AMAZON →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-hats\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#ff9800;color:#1a1a1a;padding:11px 20px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;border-radius:4px;margin-left:8px;\"\u003eSHOP HARD HATS →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85em;color:#9e9e9e;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs an Amazon Associate, WC Safety earns from qualifying purchases. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/affiliate-disclosure\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eFull affiliate disclosure\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eMSA V-Gard H2 Full Brim Safety Helmet — Type II, Class E Full-Brim Head Protection Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMSA V-Gard H2 Full Brim Safety Helmet\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eType II, Class E\u003c\/strong\u003e safety helmet built for crews that want lateral-impact protection in a full-brim profile. Under \u003cstrong\u003eANSI\/ISEA Z89.1-2014\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Type II classification means the helmet is tested to reduce both \u003cem\u003etop\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003elateral\u003c\/em\u003e (side, front, rear) impact energy — a meaningful step up from a Type I hard hat, which is rated for top impact only. If your job exposes workers to swinging loads, falls from height, or struck-by hazards from the side, Type II is the rating to specify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eClass E (Electrical)\u003c\/strong\u003e rating means the non-conductive shell is proof-tested to \u003cstrong\u003e20,000 volts\u003c\/strong\u003e, qualifying it for utility, electrical, and general industrial environments where contact with energized conductors is a risk. The \u003cstrong\u003e360° full brim\u003c\/strong\u003e wraps the full circumference of the shell to shed rain and block sun off the neck and face — a practical advantage for outdoor and roadway work over a short-billed cap style. Compare profiles across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/full-brim-hard-hats\"\u003efull-brim hard hats\u003c\/a\u003e and the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-helmets\"\u003esafety helmets\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a purchase-intent listing for buyers who already know they want the \u003cstrong\u003eV-Gard H2\u003c\/strong\u003e platform. If you are still choosing between ratings and shell styles, start with our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/hard-hat-selection-guide\"\u003ehard hat selection guide\u003c\/a\u003e and the breakdown of \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/hard-hat-classes-explained-type-i-vs-type-ii-class-e-vs-class-g-vs-class-c\"\u003ehard hat classes explained\u003c\/a\u003e before you commit. For fit and break-in, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-to-guide\/how-to-adjust-a-hard-hat-suspension\"\u003ehow to adjust a hard hat suspension\u003c\/a\u003e. Under \u003cstrong\u003eOSHA 1910.135\u003c\/strong\u003e, any helmet must be removed from service after a struck event and replaced at the manufacturer's date-code interval — inspect the shell and suspension before every shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhat It Is Built For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:12px 0;background:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eUse case\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eBuyer guidance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eGeneral industrial work near electrical hazards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eClass E shell is proof-tested to 20kV; pair with the Type II lateral-impact rating for utility, plant, and electrical environments.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eSide\/struck-by impact exposure (swinging loads, falls)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eType II classification adds lateral (side\/front\/rear) impact protection beyond a Type I top-only hard hat.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eOutdoor, roadway, and sun-exposed jobsites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003e360° full brim sheds rain and shades the neck and face all the way around — preferred over a short-bill cap style outdoors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eConfined, low-clearance, or overhead-tight spaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eLimited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eThe full brim can catch on ductwork and tight overhead; consider a cap-style hard hat where clearance is the constraint.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eConductive\/vented work near electrical sources\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eNot suitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eThis helmet is Class E (non-conductive). For deliberately vented airflow, a Class C helmet is required — but Class C must never be worn near electrical hazards.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#1a2733;border-left:4px solid #4fc3f7;padding:12px 16px;color:#cfd8dc;\"\u003eA hard hat protects only if it fits and is in date. Match the impact type (Type I top-only vs Type II top + lateral) and electrical class (Class E 20kV \/ G 2.2kV \/ C conductive — never wear Class C near electrical) to the hazard. Adjust the suspension for a snug, level fit, inspect the shell and suspension before each use, and replace at the manufacturer date code (shells about 5 years, suspensions about 12 months from first use, and immediately after any impact). OSHA 29 CFR 1910.135 \/ 1926.100 requires head protection where objects may fall. See \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-to-guide\/how-to-adjust-a-hard-hat-suspension\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003ehow to adjust a hard hat suspension\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/hard-hat-classes-explained-type-i-vs-type-ii-class-e-vs-class-g-vs-class-c\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003ehard hat classes explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003ePros \u0026amp; Cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:220px;background:#1b3a2a;border:1px solid #4caf50;color:#e8f5e9;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#81c784;\"\u003ePros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType II rating — tested to reduce top AND lateral (side\/front\/rear) impact, not just top impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass E electrical rating proof-tested to 20,000 volts for utility and electrical work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e360° full brim sheds rain and shades the neck, face, and ears all the way around\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMSA V-Gard platform is a long-established, widely specified industrial head-protection line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-vented Class E shell keeps the helmet compliant for energized-environment work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:220px;background:#3a1e1e;border:1px solid #ef5350;color:#ffebee;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#e57373;\"\u003eCons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-brim profile is bulkier than a cap style in low-clearance or overhead-tight spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass E (non-conductive, non-vented) means no built-in ventilation — runs warmer than a vented Class C helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMust be removed from service and replaced after any impact and at the date-code interval per OSHA 1910.135\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the \u003cstrong\u003eMSA V-Gard H2\u003c\/strong\u003e safety-helmet family, the trade-off is chinstrap integration, suspension, and protection add-ons — all share the climbing-style helmet platform:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType \/ Class\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProfile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMSA V-Gard H2 Full Brim Safety Helmet\u003c\/strong\u003e (this page)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType II \/ Class E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull brim, with chinstrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-circumference rain\/sun protection plus lateral-impact and 20kV electrical rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/msa-v-gard-h2-full-brim-safety-helmet-with-integrated-chinstrap\"\u003eMSA V-Gard H2 Full Brim with Integrated Chinstrap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType II \/ Class E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull brim, integrated chinstrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuyers who want the integrated-chinstrap configuration in the same full-brim profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/msa-v-gard-h2-pro-safety-helmet-with-fas-trac-iii-and-mips\"\u003eMSA V-Gard H2 Pro with Fas-Trac III and MIPS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType II \/ Class E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap-profile, MIPS-equipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrews wanting the Fas-Trac III suspension and MIPS rotational-impact technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross-shopping other brands? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/milwaukee-bolt-full-brim-vented-safety-helmet-type-2-class-c\"\u003eMilwaukee BOLT full-brim vented (Type 2, Class C)\u003c\/a\u003e for a vented alternative — note Class C is not for electrical work — or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/klein-tools-karbn-pattern-non-vented-full-brim-hard-hat-class-e\"\u003eKlein Tools KARBN non-vented full-brim (Class E)\u003c\/a\u003e for another non-conductive full-brim option. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-helmets\"\u003esafety helmets\u003c\/a\u003e to compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:12px 0;background:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eANSI\/ISEA Z89.1 Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eType II (top + lateral impact)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eElectrical Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eClass E (proof-tested to 20,000 volts)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eBrim Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eFull brim (360°)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eSafety helmet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eVented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eNo (Class E non-conductive shell)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eMSA (V-Gard H2 platform)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eANSI\/ISEA Z89.1-2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eReplacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eAfter any impact and at manufacturer date-code interval (OSHA 1910.135)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eRelated Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hard-hats\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003ehard hats\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cap-style-hard-hats\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003ecap-style hard hats\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/full-brim-hard-hats\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003efull-brim hard hats\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vented-hard-hats\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003evented hard hats\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-helmets\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003esafety helmets\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/hard-hat-selection-guide\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003ehard hat selection guide\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/hard-hat-classes-explained-type-i-vs-type-ii-class-e-vs-class-g-vs-class-c\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003ehard hat classes explained\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-to-guide\/how-to-adjust-a-hard-hat-suspension\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003ehow to adjust a hard hat suspension\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bullard-s61-cap-style-hard-hat-hdpe-4-point-ratchet-made-in-usa\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003ebullard s61 cap style hard hat hdpe 4 po\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/msa-v-gard-h2-full-brim-safety-helmet-with-integrated-chinstrap\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003emsa v gard h2 full brim safety helmet wi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs the MSA V-Gard H2 a Type I or Type II safety helmet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a Type II helmet. Under ANSI\/ISEA Z89.1-2014, Type II means it is tested to reduce both top (vertical) and lateral (side, front, and rear) impact — more protection than a Type I hard hat, which is rated for top impact only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhat does the Class E rating on this helmet mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass E is the Electrical rating. The non-conductive shell is proof-tested to withstand up to 20,000 volts, making the V-Gard H2 suitable for utility, electrical, and general industrial work near energized conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I wear the V-Gard H2 near electrical hazards?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Because it is Class E (proof-tested to 20kV), it is rated for use near electrical hazards. Never substitute a Class C (conductive\/vented) helmet in those environments — Class C offers no electrical protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs this a full-brim or cap-style helmet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a full-brim safety helmet. The 360-degree brim wraps the full circumference of the shell to shed rain and shade the neck, ears, and face — unlike a cap style, which has only a short front bill. Compare options in our full-brim hard hats collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs the MSA V-Gard H2 vented?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. As a Class E helmet it uses a non-conductive, non-vented shell so it stays compliant for electrical work. If you specifically need airflow vents, you would need a Class C helmet, but Class C must never be used near electrical hazards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eHow is a safety helmet different from a traditional hard hat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety helmets like the V-Gard H2 typically use a climbing-style shell with a chinstrap to stay on during a fall and often carry a Type II lateral-impact rating, whereas a traditional hard hat is frequently Type I (top impact only). Both are certified to ANSI\/ISEA Z89.1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhen do I need to replace this helmet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace it immediately after any impact, even if no damage is visible, and at the manufacturer's date-code interval. OSHA 1910.135 requires head protection to be in serviceable condition — inspect the shell and suspension before every shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhere do I find the date code to track replacement?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMSA molds a date code into the underside of the shell brim showing the month and year of manufacture. Use it to track service life and schedule replacement per your site's policy and OSHA 1910.135.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes this helmet come with a chinstrap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe V-Gard H2 platform is a climbing-style safety helmet designed to be worn with a chinstrap. Check the specific listing configuration, and see the integrated-chinstrap version if you want that built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eHow do I adjust the fit on the V-Gard H2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet the headband to your hat size and dial in the rear adjustment so the helmet sits level and snug without pressure points. Our guide on how to adjust a hard hat suspension walks through the steps for a secure, all-day fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs the V-Gard H2 a good choice for outdoor and roadway work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 360-degree full brim sheds rain and shades the neck and face all the way around, which is a practical advantage over a short-bill cap style for sun- and weather-exposed jobsites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eHow does this compare to the V-Gard H2 Pro with MIPS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis full-brim model gives you 360-degree rain and sun coverage with the Type II \/ Class E rating. The V-Gard H2 Pro adds Fas-Trac III suspension and MIPS rotational-impact technology in a cap profile. Choose based on whether full-brim coverage or MIPS and suspension upgrades matter more for your work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #444;margin-top:28px;padding-top:14px;font-size:0.9em;color:#cfd8dc;background:#1a2733;border-left:4px solid #4fc3f7;padding:14px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by \u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eSteven Eaton\u003c\/strong\u003e, WC Safety Editorial. Specifications sourced from MSA published data. 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