RIG AND RIP

The safest MTB helmet for aggressive riders—with rotational force-absorbing MIPS, an adjustable breakaway visor, and a chip to store your medical info— the Kortal Race MIPS is also POC’S most comfortable. $250; pocsports.com

Extremely grippy rubber connects feet, and the shock-absorbing D30 underfoot fights fatigue: Ride Concepts’ Hellion Elite is the ultimate flat-pedal shoe for newbies or experts. It dries fast and is also anti-stink. $140; rideconcepts.com

The Fix Dynaplug Wheelie Wrench Pro, Hans Rey Edition is a matchbox-size kit with a chain breaker, tire plugger, and other critical trail tools. For leverage wrenching, it splits then snaps together long. $75; fixmfg.com