Gear Guide

The Gear Vault

A starting list of helmets, boots, protection and tools for enduro, with pros, cons and typical prices.

Trail Tech$280–$330

Voyager Pro

4.3

Affordable digital gauge and GPS for enduro bikes with trail logging.

Pros

Great value
Bike integration
Trail logging

Cons

Smaller screen
Basic maps

Editor's Choice

Motion Pro$40–$60

Tire Iron Kit

4.7

The essential tire-changing kit every enduro rider carries on the trail.

Pros

Compact
Durable
Affordable

Cons

Requires practice to use efficiently

Tusk$30–$50

Folding Beam

4.4

Multi-tool with beam-style tire levers and rim guards for trailside repairs.

Pros

Great value
Versatile
Sturdy

Cons

Heavier than carbon versions

Editor's Choice

Gaerne$400–$450

SG-12

4.8

Italian-made enduro boots built for grip and durability in the nastiest terrain.

Pros

Incredible grip
Durable
Great ankle support

Cons

Stiff when new
Pricey

100%$70–$110

Racecraft

4.5

Race-spec goggles with impact-resistant lens and sleek design.

Pros

Lightweight
Stylish
Roll-off ready

Cons

Strap wears over time

Editor's Choice

Leatt$130–$160

5.5 Chest Guard

4.7

CE-certified chest and back protection worn under the jersey.

Pros

Lightweight
Low profile
Excellent protection

Cons

Runs warm in summer
Sizing tricky

Alpinestars$180–$220

Bionic Tech

4.5

Full upper-body roost guard with integrated back protection.

Pros

Solid protection
Adjustable straps

Cons

Bulky
Pricey

Editor's Choice

6D$650–$700

ATB-1T Trail Helmet

4.9

The gold standard for enduro helmet safety with omni-directional suspension.

Pros

Best-in-class impact protection
Lightweight
Excellent ventilation

Cons

Premium price
Limited graphic options

Editor's Choice

Scott$90–$130

Prospect

4.8

Pro-level goggles with wide field of vision and tear-off system.

Pros

Huge field of view
Secure fit
Great anti-fog

Cons

Lens can fog in extreme cold

Sidi$430–$480

Crossfire 3

4.6

A classic enduro boot with adjustable calf and replaceable parts.

Pros

Replaceable soles
Long-lasting
Adjustable fit

Cons

Narrow fit
Heavy

Shoei$650–$750

VFX-WR

4.7

Snell-rated off-road helmet with premium shell quality and comfort.

Pros

Premium build
Quiet
Great fit

Cons

Heavier than rivals
Expensive

Editor's Choice

Garmin$600–$700

Montana 710

4.6

Rugged GPS navigator built for off-road and enduro route tracking.

Pros

Large screen
Durable
Great mapping

Cons

Expensive
Steep learning curve