Brand · 3 products · Baby & Family, Cycling and Ski & Snowboard
Bern
Is Bern worth buying?
Bern earned a buy verdict on 1 of the 3 Bern products we compared (33%), well below the 50% average across every brand on the site. 2 are an "it depends": right for a specific buyer, not for everyone. None of the Bern products we compared was the one to skip in its guide.
Verdicts synthesize independent testing and long-term owner reports; we do not run a lab and never take review units. Each product below links to the comparison it was judged in. How we review.
Buy it 1 product
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The Best Commuter Bike Helmets: Real Safety You'll Actually Wear (and One to Skip) · Cycling
Bern Hudson MIPSRunner-up
A do-everything commuter helmet with a built-in rear light and an e-bike-grade safety rating to match.
Best for: E-bike and all-weather commuters who want a light, visor, and NTA 8776 certification in one package.
$$ · mid-range
It depends 2 products
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The Best Kids Ski Helmets: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Ski & Snowboard
Bern Nino DVRT Winter Helmet
A light bike and ski helmet for ages 5 to 8, certified to ASTM F2040 and bike standards, with Bern's DVRT padding.
Best for: Families in the US who want a single light helmet a 5 to 8 year old can wear on the bike in summer and on the slopes in winter.
$$ · mid-range
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The Best Kids' Bike Helmets: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Baby & Family
Bern Nino DVRT Bike Helmet
A low-profile skate-style lid with Bern's sliding DVRT pads, right for the kid who refuses to wear anything that looks like a mushroom.
Best for: A style-conscious kid in a temperate climate who would rather leave a bulky trail helmet at home than wear it.
$$ · mid-range
Bern in our categories: Baby & Family (1) · Cycling (1) · Ski & Snowboard (1)