The Ultimate Guide to ATV Accessories That Can Prevent Injury

Did you know that over 135,000 people are injured every year in ATV accidents? ATVs are fun and a great way to see the outdoors even when the weather is below freezing. However, the accident rate is alarmingly high.

How can you avoid injury while enjoying your favourite sport? The latest ATV accessories can protect you from many of the injuries associated with ATV sports. It can also give you peace of mind that you and those around you are as safe as possible.

What ATV accessories are available to keep you safe and sound? Check out our in-depth guide below to find out

1. Cargo Carrier

If you live in rural areas of the United States or Canada, you have access to endless adventures. You can pack your ATV with food for days, hunting gear, fishing gear, bushcraft gear, really anything you can think of. However, the average ATV is not made to carry loads of this size, and you may find yourself trying to strap your gear to the vehicle in an unsafe way.

Avoid this scenario entirely by adding a Cargo Carrier to your ATV. It is designed to attach to the trailer hitch on the back of your ATV. Most are designed to have the same width dimensions as your ATV.

This will give you all the extra space you need without compromising on safety.

2. Cup Holders

When driving your car on the highway, holding things in your hand while driving is dangerous and, in many cases, illegal. Holding a coffee (or beer) in your hand while driving your ATV is also dangerous. The terrain of the road and the possibility of creatures entering your path mean that you should keep two hands on the road at all times. Hence, why a cup holder can help you to avoid accidents.

Most cup holder designs simply attach to your handlebars using a thumb screw and round clamp. Make sure that you do the maths first to make sure that the diameter of the cup holder is large enough to hold your beverage of choice.

3. Face Mask

Picture yourself driving your ATV in rural Quebec in the month of January. Stunning snowscapes and frozen lakes greet you at every turn. However, equally air temperature of possibly -30 also greets your face. As you increase speed, it feels like you are driving through a freezing sandstorm.

The solution? A simple face mask will protect your face from freezing temperatures. It not only means you retain heat, but it will also prevent freeze-burn on your face. No longer will you have the rosy cheeks and cracked lips from an afternoon on your ATV.

4. Loading Ramps

There is a vast range of ATV trails strewn across the North-American continent. However, to reach them, you will need to transport your ATV in the back of your pickup truck. Therein lies the problem. How do you get in on the back of your truck?

In times past, you may have asked your buddies to help you lift it into your truck. Or you may have tried an elaborate attempt to back your truck up to a hill and drive the ATV from the hill into the truck.

Put those dangerous days behind you and purchase Loading Ramps for your truck. These lightweight metal tracks can be left in the back of your truck. Simply connect them to the bed of your truck, and you can load your ATV without assistance. This often means that you can take your ATV out by yourself, knowing that you can get it safely back into the truck without running up a large chiropractor bill.

5. LED Light Bars

Although ATVs generally have stock lighting fitted as standard, they often are not adequate for evening or night riding. Thin wiring in the lights and old housing means that they are not efficient and, in short, do not project enough light. Poor lighting means that you may not see obstacles in the road in time to react. This is often a cause of accidents and serious injuries.

Correct this situation by adding a powerful LED bar to the front of your ATV. They often have a greater power output with smaller power consumption. Their range can be adjusted between flood and spot.

LED lights are available in a range of sizes. You can accessorize your ATV with LED bars from 2″ to 50″ depending on your needs.

6. Mirrors

Despite the large range of ATVs, most do not come with stock mirrors. The idea is that you can turn your head to look around anytime you need to. While this is technically true, it can lead to disaster.

While driving at speed, turning your head to look behind takes a significantly longer time than glancing at a mirror. If you are serious about using your ATV for any period of time, mirrors are a must-have item.

They are simple to install. Simply clamp them on to your existing handlebars. After that, you will be able to see your friends and any traffic behind you without having to turn your head away from the road.

ATV Accessories and Much More

ATVs are a great way to get out and enjoy nature with your friends. However, like all adventure sports, precautions must be taken to ensure that it does not end in tears. These are just some of the ATV accessories that you can use to protect yourself and others.

If you are looking to get into the ATV life or want to learn how to can get the most out of the ATV you already have, we are here to help. We leverage our years of experience as ATV enthusiasts to bring you quality gear and authoritative guidance. Why not follow our blog or contact us to see how we can help you today.