Riding through thick vegetation, muddy trails and challenging weather conditions isn't for the faint of heart as you need to be prepared to take on such an adventure. That's especially true when riding on an ATV. Being made to conquer the wild, they are not as equipped with creature comforts as a 4x4 is.
But ATVs are still great to ride around the bush with as they help improve your balance, get some vitamin D and build muscle while at it. With an ATV you can also increase your stamina and get to truly be outdoors despite being on four wheels. This overall experience can boost your immunity and make you feel better but not without some essentials.
Important ATV Riding Gear
Helmet
The first and probably most important piece of protective gear is a helmet. A crash-test certified helmet is a must as otherwise, you're just wearing a bulky hat. This piece of safety gear is found in every well-equipped quad parts store across the country and it should fit you snugly.
Goggles
Another type of gear that goes on the head or rather the face this time are goggles. Although helmets nowadays come with protective visors they are not as protective as a pair of goggles. These ATV UTV parts will keep your eyes safe from not only strong winds and sticky mud, but sharp objects too.
Gloves
Protecting your hands is also important as they are exposed to quite a lot of things. This includes rain, mud, sun, flying rocks and low-hanging branches. Proper gloves will also provide more grip so that you get a good hold of your throttle and clutch.
Jacket
A jacket should be durable enough to protect you from strong winds and flying debris just like the gloves. But it should also keep your skin safe from moisture as well as bugs but it shouldn't make you feel cold when going for a “crack of dawn” ride.
Boots
Your ATV riding boots should be both protective and comfortable. They should keep your feet dry when going through deep waters and since you're going to spend a lot of time in them they should have soft insoles and proper ankle support.
Guards
What will help you immensely in an accident are guards and pads. They can protect your knees, chest and chin. There's no excuse not to wear an added layer of protection when riding through the Outback
Important ATV Accessories
Skid Plate
Another form of protection that every ATV parts shop has, but this time for your ATV instead of you, is a skid plate. Skid or bash plates, as they're also known, are placed under the ATV. They help keep undercarriage components such as the underside of the engine, differential and transmission safe from impacts.
Grab Bars
To add some extra functionality to your ATV you should consider adding some grab bars. These ATV UTV parts are found in almost every ATV parts shop and they are able to allow you to pick up your ATV from the back. Grab bars can also act as bumpers and can be used as mounting points when you need to tow.
Grips
A pair of grips can help improve the grip you have on your handlebars. Instead of holding on for dear life, you can add some soft grips so that your hands won't be blistered at the end of a ride without losing grip.
Snorkel Kit
A snorkel kit can help save your ATV's engine from getting drowned in water and damaged irreversibly. You're essentially extending the air intake of your ATV with a snorkel kit which makes your all-terrain vehicle get cleaner and cooler air which is also better for the engine.
Winch
Every off-roader no matter how big or small should have a winch which can be found in almost every quad parts store in Australia. You don't know when and how you'll end up stuck in the bush. Even if you don't have a buddy with you to pull you out you can pull yourself out with the help of a rock or a tree.
GPS Mount
It's important to use a GPS device and a map as a backup when out in the wild but what's also important is to have a proper mount for the former. Sturdy and bulky mounts are preferred as these ATV UTV parts will keep the device in place no matter how challenging the terrain is.
Mudguards
To keep your tyres and the sides of your ATV as clean as possible you should put mudguards. Apart from mud, these types of guards will protect the side of your ATV from flying debris.
Tow Strap
A top strap is needed if your ATV has a winch as it will help you pull someone out of a bog or yourself.
Lights
An additional set of lights can help you traverse unknown lands in the night. Just make sure they're powerful enough to illuminate afar but without blinding others be it riders or animals
