Leatt strikes an admirable balance between protection and practicality with its 3DF collection, and the company redesigned its 3DF 5.0 Elbow Guard this year to have a slimmer profile without sacrificing protection. The next time you take your trail bike or enduro rig out for a day of berms, jumps, and heart-thumping lines, you can sit back on a sketchy descent and know that you won't be earning a lifelong scar on your elbows if it all falls apart.

The guard's 3DF foam cushioning provides protection from impact, while a rugged Aramid outer layer holds its own against rocks and rough trees. While you ride, MoistureCool and AirMesh fabrics work to keep you cool, and non-slip silicone cuffs promise to hold everything in place so you aren't stopping to tug and adjust every few miles.