Gear Review · Armor

All Armor, Ranked

All 10 pieces of protective gear we've tested and ranked, from budget roost deflectors to CE Level 2 race-grade armor, sorted by rating.

Extreme Duty #1

Armor

Ironclad Hard Enduro Vest

4.8 (64 rides logged)

ProtectionCE Level 2
CoverageTorso / Shoulders / Back
SizesS – XXL

$319.00

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Top Rated #2

Armor

Apex Pro Body Armor Vest

4.7 (210 rides logged)

ProtectionCE Level 2
CoverageFull torso
SizesS – XXL

$229.00

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Premium Pick #3

Armor

Summit Race Knee Braces

4.7 (58 rides logged)

ProtectionHinged, CE-rated
CoverageKnee
SizesS – XL

$749.00

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Ridgeline CE Level 2 Knee Guards

4.6 (176 rides logged)

ProtectionCE Level 2
CoverageKnee / Shin
SizesS – XXL

$149.00

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Safety Essential #5

Armor

Ridgeback Neck Brace

4.5 (133 rides logged)

ProtectionImpact-limiting
CoverageNeck / Collarbone
SizesOne-size, adjustable

$199.00

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Versatile Pick #6

Armor

Nomad Adventure Jacket Armor

4.3 (71 rides logged)

ProtectionCE Level 1, removable
CoverageShoulder / Elbow / Back
SizesS – XXL

$189.00

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All-Rounder #7

Armor

Trailhand Elbow Guards

4.2 (88 rides logged)

ProtectionCE Level 1
CoverageElbow / Forearm
SizesS – XL

$54.00

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Kids Favorite #8

Armor

Cascade Youth Chest Protector

4.1 (45 rides logged)

ProtectionBasic roost
CoverageChest / Back
SizesYouth

$69.00

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Trail Favorite #9

Armor

Switchback CE Chest Guard

4.0 (127 rides logged)

ProtectionCE Level 2
CoverageChest / Back / Shoulders
SizesXS – XXL

$179.00

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Budget Pick #10

Armor

Overland Roost Deflector

4.0 (92 rides logged)

ProtectionBasic roost
CoverageChest / Back
SizesYouth – Adult

$79.00

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