Burton [ak] Helium Hat | True Black

Burton [ak] Helium Hat | True Black

Keep Your Cool on the Uptrack

The Burton [ak] Helium Hat in True Black is a featherweight five-panel cap from Burton's [ak] backcountry line, built for the days you earn your turns. Power mesh panels keep air moving the moment you start climbing, so your head stays covered without cooking.

It's a low-profile, five-panel camp hat cut from 87% recycled nylon and 13% spandex, with direct embroidery artwork. Light, breathable and low-key enough to live in the lid of your pack until you need it.

Best for: skinning and splitboard tours, spring hiking laps, sunny bootpacks, and riders who run hot and want a cap that breathes.

Key Features

✅ Burton [ak] backcountry line
✅ Low-profile five-panel camp hat design
✅ Power mesh panels for airflow and sweat management
✅ Lightweight and breathable
✅ 87% recycled nylon / 13% spandex
✅ Direct embroidery artwork
✅ One size
✅ Burton Lifetime Warranty

Built for Australian Conditions

Australian touring is often a sweaty business. A spring skin up the Main Range, a bluebird climb out of Guthega, or a hike to the Bluff on the Bogong High Plains can go from chilly to hot in ten minutes. That's exactly where a breathable mesh cap beats a beanie: it keeps the sun off your face on the way up and dumps heat instead of trapping it.

Off the snow it works just as well for summer hikes, mountain bike laps and long days outside under the Aussie sun. Swap to a warmer layer for the descent if the wind picks up.

Not for you if: you want a warm hat for cold lift-served days. Browse our hats and caps and use the filters to find a fuller-profile cap, or check the full Burton range.

Spec Sheet

Type: Five-panel camp hat
Line: Burton [ak]
Fit: Low profile
Fabric: 87% recycled nylon / 13% spandex
Details: Power mesh panels, direct embroidery artwork
Size: One size
Colour: True Black
Warranty: Burton Lifetime Warranty

FAQs

What is the Burton [ak] Helium Hat made for?
It's built for uphill days. Burton designed it as a lightweight, breathable cap with power mesh panels that keep air moving and manage sweat when you're skinning, bootpacking or hiking.

How does the [ak] Helium Hat fit?
It's a low-profile five-panel design, so it sits closer to the head than a classic trucker. It comes in one size. Call us on 03 9421 2293 or drop into our Richmond showroom if you want to try it on.

What is it made from?
Burton lists the fabric as 87% recycled nylon and 13% spandex, with power mesh panels for breathability.

Is it warm enough for winter?
No, it's designed to breathe rather than insulate. Wear it on the climb or on warm spring days, and carry a beanie or hood for cold descents.

Does it have a warranty?
Yes, Burton backs it with a Lifetime Warranty, and as an authorised Burton dealer we handle warranty support in store.

About Burton

Jake Burton Carpenter started Burton in 1977, and the brand has been rider-driven ever since. That same thinking carries into the off-hill gear: recycled fabrics, fits that are made to be worn every day, and a Lifetime Warranty behind it. The [ak] line is Burton's backcountry-focused range.

Why Buy from Twelve Board Store?

✔️ Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $90
✔️ Melbourne showroom at 435A Bridge Rd Richmond with expert advice and in-store support
✔️ Authorised Burton dealer with full manufacturer warranty
✔️ Flexible payment options including Afterpay & Zip
✔️ Specialists in snow, skate and electric, 12 months a year

Light, breathable and made for the uptrack: the Burton [ak] Helium Hat in True Black.