Helm Covers

A helmet cover is a simple yet effective upgrade for any tactical helmet. As well as giving the helmet a realistic military look, a helmet cover protects the helmet shell from scratches, wear and tear, and dirt. What’s more, a helmet cover helps to reduce the helmet’s shine, thereby minimising unwanted light reflections and making you less conspicuous during woodland and milsim skirmishes.

Go straight to the relevant information:
• Why choose a helmet cover?
• What types of helmet covers are available?
• Why use a helmet cover?
• Camouflage and concealment
• Compatibility with tactical helmets and accessories
• Why choose Invader Gear?
• What should you look out for when buying a helmet cover?
• Frequently asked questions

In this category, you’ll find high-quality helmet covers from Invader Gear, specially designed to fit various helmet types perfectly. The range comprises FAST Helmet Covers for FAST platforms and Raptor Helmet Covers for MICH 2000 and MICH 2001 helmets. Thanks to their precise fit, the rails, NVG shroud and other attachment points remain fully functional.

The helmet covers are available in a range of colours and camouflage patterns, including Black, OD Green, Coyote, Ranger Green, Wolf Grey, Woodland, CCE, CAD, MARPAT, Digital Flora, Flecktarn and SOCOM. This makes it easy to match your helmet to the rest of your kit and the terrain you’re playing in.

Why choose a helmet cover?

A helmet cover does much more than just change the look of your helmet. The cover protects the helmet shell, extends the helmet’s lifespan and makes it easier to adapt your kit to different playing environments. In addition, the fabric reduces the helmet’s shine, making it less conspicuous in sunlight or artificial light.

A good cover for your tactical helmet fits snugly to the shape of the helmet. This ensures that all key features, such as the side rails, Velcro panels and the NVG shroud, remain fully accessible. At the same time, it gives the helmet a sleeker finish and provides better protection against everyday wear and tear.

For many airsoft players, a helmet cover is also a practical way to customise the look of their loadout. By simply changing the camouflage pattern, you can easily use the same helmet during CQB, woodland and milsim events without having to buy a new helmet straight away.

What types of helmet covers are there?

FAST Helmet Covers

A FAST Helmet Cover has been specially designed for FAST platforms such as the FAST PJ, FAST BJ and FAST MH Helmet. Thanks to its precise fit, the cover moulds perfectly to the shape of the helmet without covering any key components.

The cut-outs are designed to fit the side rails, the NVG shroud at the front and the Velcro panels, ensuring that all the helmet’s functions remain intact. This means you can continue to use accessories such as communication headsets, helmet lights, action cameras and NVG mounts without any problems.

In addition, many FAST Helmet Covers feature elasticated straps and extra attachment points, allowing you to easily attach natural camouflage such as leaves, grass or camouflage strips. This makes the FAST Helmet Cover particularly popular at woodland and milsim events.

Raptor Helmet Covers

The Raptor Helmet Cover has been specially designed for MICH 2000 and MICH 2001 helmets. As these helmet types have a different shape and ear coverage to a FAST Helmet, the fit of the cover is also completely different.

A Raptor Helmet Cover closely follows the distinctive shape of the MICH series and ensures that the helmet remains protected without compromising on comfort or functionality. With these covers, too, key attachment points and Velcro surfaces remain easily accessible.

A Raptor Helmet Cover is not suitable for FAST helmets, just as a FAST Helmet Cover does not fit a MICH helmet. You should therefore always choose a cover that is specifically designed for the type of helmet you use.

Why use a helmet cover?

A helmet cover is much more than just a camouflage cover. It is a practical accessory that extends the lifespan of your tactical helmet whilst enhancing the functionality and camouflage of your kit.

One of the biggest advantages is the protection it offers the helmet shell. During transport, storage and intense skirmishes, a helmet can easily be damaged by branches, walls or other equipment. A helmet cover absorbs much of this wear and tear, helping the helmet to stay in good condition for longer.

In addition, a helmet cover reduces the shine of the helmet. A bare ABS or plastic helmet can reflect sunlight or artificial light, making you stand out more on the pitch. The fabric outer layer of a helmet cover breaks up this reflection and provides a matt finish that blends in better with the surroundings.

A helmet cover also offers clear advantages when it comes to camouflage. By choosing a camouflage pattern that matches the rest of your kit, you create a more cohesive overall look, and the helmet stands out less against vegetation, buildings or other cover.

Camouflage en concealment

During woodland and milsim skirmishes, camouflage is about more than just the right clothing. A helmet can also create a conspicuous silhouette, especially if it is a solid colour or has a glossy finish. 

A helmet cover softens the helmet’s appearance and helps it blend in better with the rest of your camouflage kit. Many players also combine their helmet cover with natural vegetation or camouflage strips attached beneath the elastic straps. This creates a less defined silhouette and helps the helmet blend in better with wooded environments.

By choosing from camouflage patterns such as Woodland, MARPAT, Digital Flora, Flecktarn, CCE, CAD or SOCOM, or solid colours such as Black, OD Green, Ranger Green, Wolf Grey and Coyote, you can easily match your helmet to the terrain and the rest of your loadout.

Compatibility with tactical helmets and accessories

A good helmet cover is designed for a specific type of helmet. This not only ensures an optimal fit, but also means that all the helmet’s key features remain fully functional. A poorly fitting cover, on the other hand, may slip out of place, block accessories or make it difficult to attach other equipment.

FAST and MICH have different fits

Not every helmet cover fits every tactical helmet. This is because the shape of a FAST Helmet differs considerably from that of a MICH 2000 or MICH 2001 Helmet.

A FAST Helmet Cover is designed for FAST platforms such as the FAST PJ, FAST BJ and FAST MH Helmet. The Raptor Helmet Cover, on the other hand, has been specifically developed for the MICH 2000 and MICH 2001. Due to the different shapes of these helmets, the two covers are not interchangeable.

You should therefore always check which type of helmet a helmet cover is suitable for before placing an order.

Compatibility with rail systems

Modern tactical helmets often feature integrated side rails for mounting accessories such as communication headsets, helmet lights and action cameras.

A high-quality helmet cover is designed to leave the rails completely exposed. This means that all mounting options remain available and you can continue to use accessories without having to remove the cover.

NVG Shroud remains accessible

Even with a well-fitting helmet cover, the NVG shroud at the front of the helmet remains fully accessible. This means you can continue to attach a GoPro mount, dummy night vision or other compatible accessories without any problems.

The cover follows the shape of the helmet without covering any key attachment points.

Velcro panels remain usable

Many helmet covers feature several Velcro panels themselves, ensuring that the helmet’s functionality is maintained.

In this document, you confirm, amongst other things:

• Morale patches.
• Team patches.
• National flags.
• Blood Type patches.
• IR identification patches.
• Marker patches.
• Small accessories.

This way, you retain all the options for personalising your helmet without compromising on camouflage or functionality.

Why choose Invader Gear?

Invader Gear is renowned within the airsoft community for its high-quality tactical gear, which offers excellent value for money. Invader Gear’s helmet covers are also designed with a focus on durability, functionality and a precise fit.

The covers are made from hard-wearing materials that can withstand intensive use during skirmishes and milsim events. Thanks to their neat finish, they fit snugly over the helmet without restricting freedom of movement or the fitting of accessories.

In addition, Invader Gear Helmet Covers are available in a wide range of colours and camouflage patterns, making it easy to match your helmet to the rest of your kit. Whether you opt for a plain version in Black, OD Green, Ranger Green, Wolf Grey or Coyote, or for camouflage patterns such as Woodland, Flecktarn, MARPAT, Digital Flora, CCE, CAD or SOCOM, there’s always a version to suit your playing style and environment.

What should you look out for when buying a helmet cover?

A helmet cover may seem like a simple accessory, but choosing the right one makes a big difference to the fit, functionality and camouflage. When choosing a helmet cover, you should therefore bear the following points in mind:

• The correct type of helmet (FAST or MICH/Raptor).
• The right size and fit.
• Compatibility with rails and the NVG shroud.
• Plenty of Velcro panels for patches and accessories.
• The desired colour or camouflage pattern.
• Wear-resistant materials for long-term use.
• Elastic straps for extra camouflage.

By checking carefully in advance which helmet you are using, you can avoid buying a cover that doesn’t fit properly or obstructs important parts of the helmet.

Common mistakes when choosing a helmet cover

A helmet cover is only truly effective when it fits the helmet properly and is suited to your playing environment. These are the most common mistakes:

• Thinking that every helmet cover is a universal fit.
• Buying a FAST helmet cover for a MICH helmet, or vice versa.
• Choosing a camouflage pattern that doesn’t blend in with the environment you’re playing in.
• Do not take into account the compatibility of rails and accessories.
• Don’t forget that a helmet cover also helps to reduce light reflections and glare from the helmet.
• Do not use the elastic straps for extra camouflage.
• Fitting the cover too loosely or not securing it properly, which may cause it to shift whilst playing.

Frequently asked questions about helmet covers

Why do you use a helmet cover?
A helmet cover protects the helmet from scratches and wear and tear, reduces shine and light reflections, and improves camouflage. It also gives your tactical helmet a neat and professional look.

Does every helmet cover fit every helmet?
No. Helmet covers are designed for specific helmet types. For example, a FAST Helmet Cover does not fit a MICH 2000 or MICH 2001 helmet, whereas a Raptor Helmet Cover has been developed specifically for these MICH models.

Will the rails and NVG mount remain usable?
Yes. A high-quality helmet cover features cut-outs that ensure the side rails and the NVG shroud remain fully accessible for fitting accessories.

What are the elastic straps on a helmet cover used for?
The elastic straps allow you to attach natural vegetation, camouflage strips or other light-coloured camouflage elements to the helmet. This breaks up the helmet’s silhouette, making it less conspicuous in wooded areas.

Can I still attach patches when using a helmet cover?
Yes. Most helmet covers have integrated Velcro panels to which you can attach morale patches, team patches, national flags and other identification patches.

Does a helmet cover protect my helmet?
Yes. A helmet cover helps to protect the helmet shell from scratches, scuffs and dirt that can occur during transport or intense skirmishes. This helps to keep your tactical helmet in good condition for longer.

Does a helmet cover reduce the shine on my helmet?
Yes. The fabric outer layer prevents sunlight or artificial light from reflecting directly off the helmet shell. This makes the helmet look more matt and less conspicuous during woodland and milsim events.

Can I wash a helmet cover?
Most helmet covers can be gently washed by hand. Allow the cover to air-dry afterwards to preserve the fit and quality of the material as much as possible.

With a high-quality helmet cover, you not only protect your tactical helmet, but also enhance its camouflage, reduce light reflections and give your loadout a professional look. Discover the range of FAST Helmet Covers and Raptor Helmet Covers from Invader Gear and complete your kit.