Adventure riders in South Africa face just about everything, bumper-to-bumper city traffic, high-speed stretches of tar, gravel roads in the Karoo, and muddy singletrack up in the Berg. Picking the right helmet for all that isn’t easy. That’s where the Caberg Tanami Scram adventure helmet, now available locally from DMD South Africa, really comes into play.
The Caberg Tanami Scram is a proper dual sport helmet, designed for both commuting and offroad adventure riding. Its biggest strength is adaptability, the chin and rear vents are magnetic and can be opened or closed without tools. That means when you’re battling Lowveld heat and dust, you can maximise airflow, and when it’s a chilly morning on the Highveld, you can shut things down quickly for warmth.
The peak and visor can also be swapped around depending on your ride. Keep the peak on for gravel touring, remove it for smoother highway riding where buffeting is an issue, or ditch the visor completely and throw on a set of motocross goggles. It’s flexibility that suits the wide mix of riding conditions South Africans deal with.
The Tanami Scram helmet is ECE 22.06 certified, the latest global safety standard, giving riders peace of mind that it meets strict impact protection tests. The fibreglass shell comes in two sizes, which helps keep weight and fit balanced, important when you’re clocking hundreds of kilometres.
Inside, the liner is removable, washable, and designed to accommodate spectacles. That small detail makes a big difference for riders who wear glasses daily, especially on longer trips.
NOW! This is one very cool standout feature and that is Caberg’s SOS Medical ID system. Built into the helmet is an NFC chip that stores your medical details and emergency contacts. First responders can access it instantly with a smartphone. For South Africans heading out into remote areas or tackling solo commutes, that’s the kind of safety net that matters.
For more information on how it works or to register your own Caberg Tanami Medical Info SOS tag –
Day to day, the Tanami Scram is practical. The visor is anti-scratch and comes with a Pinlock Max Vision insert to fight fog, ideal for misty mornings in KwaZulu-Natal. There’s also a drop down sun visor, a real advantage when riding out of town in bright conditions.
For commuters, the ventilation system keeps things cool in stop start traffic, while the quieter, closed up setup works well for open road tar. The helmet is also communication ready, compatible with the Caberg Pro Speak Evo intercom, making it easy to stay connected to GPS, music, or your riding group.
This isn’t a helmet built for one specific use. Pure tar riders may prefer a road only lid, and hard enduro fans will still lean toward a dirt helmet. But for South African riders who commute during the week and escape onto gravel or adventure trips on weekends, the Caberg Tanami Scram adventure helmet is a very solid fit.
Available locally in bold Black/Red/Blue and White/Black/Red graphics, it stands out while still delivering the technical chops needed for both urban and offroad riding.
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