Okay, I’m off my soapbox now, and we would be supplied down to business.

When choosing a helmet there are a number of things to consider; in this guide we will cover the basics to get you going.

First, search for a helmet that is intended for being “off-road” ( from time-to-time labeled as “motocross”) – a common motorcycle helmet will provide safety, but it won’t give a few of the truly great features of a helmet made specifically for an ATV.

Second, ensure the helmet is comfortable – I know the first thing you consider with safety helmets is safety; but comfort is right up there. Check these things when comparing comfort levels: make a point there’s enough padding, check for a good seal around the ear (not touching the ear), ensure there’s a neck roll that cradles the back of the neck, and ensure the’re no straps or fasteners protruding in a helmet.

Next, and this is a big one, ensure that the helmet is DOT or Snell certified. Simple, if the helmet isn’t certified – don’t bother.

Also, you may be caught in the store and you have two safety helmets, and you simply can’t pick… Go with the one that has the most EPS. EPS is the hard form-type liner inside the helmet that actually absorbs the crash impact. Manufacturers can just put in the minimum, but some go above and beyond, so keep that in mind.

Finally, providing you have a face shield (and why wouldn’t you?) ensure it meets the VESC-8 or ANSI Z-87 standards, plus make certain the face shield doesn’t distort your view or flop around after you have opened it.

On final note: the materials that helmets are issued of deteriorate, so providing you have an old helmet (or one that has been in an accident because they are single use items) – get a new one.

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Probably the most common is a large front bumper. These products are used to reinforce the strength of the vehicle as well as to provide a lot of practicality when using it out in the wild. These accessories provide a great deal of utility such as pulling extra weight also have other objects with tent posts tied to them for extra storage space.

Which brings us to the next best accessory for your ATV – the storage container. These products can be found in many different sizes and made to fit around many different parts of your ATV, whether the front or the back as well as alongside the fenders. These are usually heavy duty in construction, waterproof, and removable for easy and safe use.

In addition to accessories that go on your ATV, ramps are probably the most helpful accessory for owners. Many people don’t live near the wild where they ride their ATV, so they transport these vehicles by truck or trailer. Ramps allow the owner to easily move their ATV to and from their location without trouble and more importantly with safety.

Wenches are less common tools, but are extremely useful products. These products are attached to the front or back of your ATV and can be used to pull weight and even help you pull your ATV out of a ditch if needed just like a truck wench.

Finally, appropriate wear like helmets, goggles, and masks are also very important to keeping riders safe and comfortable. These products come in nearly every type of color and style, so you can stay cool looking as well as having all the benefits.

Alex Sutton lives in San Diego with his wife and two kids. For more information please visit ATV accessories.

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