Jamie Taylor

100X Alpha Bullriding Helmet

The Alpha 100X is the cream of the crop and hands down is the best bull riding helmet in terms of protection and comfort. It offers a titanium alloy face mask instead of the usual steel and the helmet itself has EPP dual-density padding and a carbon fiber frame along the bottom side. I have yet to see this level of protection in any other mask on the market.

In regards to comfort, the helmet is made from lightweight materials and has a washable liner. One user states it’s so light he feels like he isn’t wearing it.

The downside however is all this doesn’t come cheap and the price reflects this. But can you put a price on safety?

Rodeo Hard Bull Riding Helmet

The Rodeo Hard Bull Riding Helmet is the next step down from the Alpha and at a much cheaper price point. The inner of the helmet is still the same High-Density EPP Liner but the cheaper price point swaps out the Titanium cage for a steel one. It’s also significantly lighter than the alpha weighing just under 2lbs compared to the Alpha’s 3.8lb.

CCM 50 Bullriding Helmet

While originally marketed as a hockey helmet the CCM 50 is also perfect for bull riding. Like the Rodeo Hard, it features a steel cage but instead of EPP High-Density foam, it has VN High Density. EPP is better for dampening direct impacts but VN does better with indirect or rotational Impacts. Both will protect you from bulls but the VN becomes less effective over time and needs more inspections.

The CCM is a great budget pick for someone who is just getting into the sport.

Bauer Prodigy Helmet

Aimed for youths that are 3-5 years old the Bauer Prodigy helmet fits little noggins up to – 18.8″ – 21″.

When purchasing a helmet for youth you don’t want to spend too much as it’s likely they will outgrow it in the next few years. The Bauer is in that sweet spot that provides enough protection at an affordable price.

Mylec Jr. Helmet With Face Guard

While this might look like a suitable helmet but it’s designed for street hockey and lacks the protection needed for bull riding. Avoid.

Mylec Sr. Helmet With Wire Face Guard

The same issue as the Jr mask, It just lacks the protection to keep your brain safe when riding bulls. Make sure you avoid purchasing.

Bauer IMS 5.0

A great alternative budget purchase and is similar to the CCM 50 at a slightly cheaper price point. But it weighs an extra 0.3lbs that’s over 10% heavier which is why this one didn’t make the budget pick.

CCM Fl3ds Youth Hockey Helmet

While having a better fit than the Bauer 18.5″ – 21.6″ (47 – 55 cm) the CCM Youth helmet is a little more expensive it does feature D3O Smart Foam in the rear of the helmet which provides a little more protection. But the price is significantly more the Bauer offers enough protection but if you want to spend a little more for some extra peace of mind then the CMM FFl3ds is the choice.

Hilason Pro Rodeo Leather Vest

Hilason is the MVP of bull riding jackets and perfect for any steer wrestler. Not only does the Pro Rodeo provide great protection with its high-quality genuine leather but it’s also adjustable for extreme comfort. Fitted with a breathable lining there isn’t really much more you want out of a bull riding jacket.

It does the job exactly as it needs to, providing great protection and shock absorption, and looks great while doing it.

Its even available in white or red.

Hilason Bare Back Pro

What we really liked about the BareBack Pro is that it offers additional neck protection for the same price as the Pro Rodeo along with the same breathable inner

But one thing to keep in mind is the adjustable straps are swapped out for Velcro which means less adjustability around the waist/chest.

Suitable for a steer wrestler who is slim and won’t need the additional adjustment.

Hilason Kids Leather Bull Riding Vest

If you are looking to keep your little mutton buster safe then Hilason is the company for the job.

With a tough leather outer and a high-density shock-absorbing foam inner shell, the Hilason boasts not only protection but combines this with comfort due to the breathable inner and adjustable velcro.

The leather outer makes it easy to clean so it can be used for the rodeo and playtime.

Hiliason Cordura Vest

Hilasons Cordura vest is actually really impressive for the price. While you’re not spending enough to get a leather product the Cordura does offer great protection which is one of the most important things.

It is however not as breathable as its leather counterparts.

Tipperary Eventer Vest

While marketed as an Eventer Jacket for horses the Tipperary is still protective gear and perfect for bull riding. The pattern in the padding allows for maximum mobility and increased airflow.

If your not a fan of leather then it might be best you choose an eventer jacket. Most other rides will think you just bought a bulletproof vest for the rodeo.

Saddle Barn Tack Cordura Vest

For its price range, you don’t really get much bang for your buck with Saddlebarn, It’s not leather like you would expect for the price, just high-density foam, and Cordura. You can get that at a much better price from Hilison.

Champion Titanium Vest

The Champion Titanium vests can be a little misleading, from the title alone it suggests it might have some plates inside for durability but it’s just a marketing trick. The Champion only offers protection in the form of some lightweight foam. Not really what you want for bull riding. Stay away.

M & F Bull Rider Play Vest

When looking to purchase a mutton buster vest make sure you don’t accidentally purchase this play vest by mistake. It’s a high-quality jacket that looks like the real deal but doesn’t have any protection. It’s a play vest designed for kids who want to dress up as a bull rider/mutton buster.

Tough 1 Protective Vest

A high-quality vest that’s breathable and offers great protection. The only issue is the shoulder straps struggle to stay in place. But if sewed down it can be a great vest for the price.

Saddle Barn Tack Mutton Bustin Vest

While the saddle barn offers great protection the fact that it’s just a high-density foam shell means it doesn’t offer the same breathability as leather.

Pheonix Stock Riders Leather Vest

The Pheonix stock riders vest would be a great choice as it’s high-quality breathable leather, but the price point is nearly double the Hilason which is what stopped it being one of our top picks.

If you can find this on sale for cheaper than a Hilason it’s a good buy!

Casio Men’s PRG260-1 Pro-Trek Watch with Black Band

The Casio is one of the best all-around mountaineering watches out there. Packed with great features like a Compass, Altimeter, Barometer, complete with some tough solar-powered rechargeable battery.

If that’s not enough the Casio also has temperature sensors alone with an auto light feature that makes using the watch in the dark a breeze.

• 200M Water Resistant
• 6 month life on full charge

Coros VERTIX GPS Adventure Watch

Looking for an adventure watch that can keep up with your climbing addiction? Look no further as the Coros Vertix is the perfect choice for the modern adventurer.

Made from Titanium bezel with high-grade fiber watch body with Sapphire glass. With built-in GPS the Virtex is your already paid sherpa. With a 150-hour battery life, the Coros is perfect for sport climbing trips.

The Covos also includes training data which will help you with data-driven climbing training and push you to the next grade.

• Industry Leading Performance
• Precise Training Data

GPS Watch for Men

So sometimes you are just looking for the budget option and that’s fine. This generic GPS watch is perfect for the climber or outdoor enthusiast who just wants the basics.

Fitted with all the usual Rate/Sleep/Step/Counter Monitors etc the watch also comes with GPS as the title suggests along with a ton of other features such as running mode along with a smart screen.

• Great Value For Money
• Strava data sync

TicWatch Pro 3 GPS Smart Watch

If you are struggling to make a choice and looking for a good outdoor watch for any activity then you can’t go wrong with the TicWatch.

Its innovative tech ensures an extremely long-lasting battery life along with advanced health and fitness monitoring.

• Light & Comfortable
• Premium Design

Garmin Instinct Rugged Outdoor Watch

The Gamin is the hiker’s choice with a built-in 3-Axis compass and barometric altimeter along with GPS.

Included with the Garmin are fitness tracking and its fully connectable to your smartphone.

With 16 hours of battery life in GPS mode, the Garmin is perfect for day trips out hiking.

• thermal, shock and water resistance
• Budget Friendly

Garmin fenix 6X Pro

For the more adventurous among us looking to purchase something durable to last an alpine excursion the Garmin fenix is perfect.

This solar powered multi-sport watch comes fitted with advanced training features and makes it easy to navigate the outdoors with its preloaded topo maps.

The rechargeable mode allows for 21 days of battery life so you wont be getting lost in the mountains any time soon.

• Support For Garmin Pay
• Solar Powered

Fitness Reality X-class Olympic Power Cage

With a huge 1500 pound weight capacity the Fitness reality X-class is something worthy of an Olympian and is a good pick for those serious about their strength training.

A huge range of 24 exercises can be performed through this steel goliath of a cage.

Power Rack Power Cage

With a solid steel frame the Power Rack Power Cage is a study unit coming with the standard accessories as shown in the image.

With 21 height adjustable positions for bar supports the Power Rack offers a huge range of workouts and is great for a beginner or intermediate strength trainer.

Fitness Reality 810XLT Super Max Power Cage

For a beginner looking for something a little cheaper to dip their toes into the power lifting world then the fitness reality 810Xt is a perfect choice for someone on a budget or beginner.

Packed with tons of great value for money features such as included LAT pulldown attachment.

Its important to note this cage is modular so can be upgraded as and when you want.

Papababe Power Cage With Lat Pulldown

For someone who is looking to build there own dream power cage I recommend the Papababe as your base. A good place between quality construction and budget the Papababe is the perfect place to being your strength training journey.

Can handle up to 1200lbs of weight and made from heavy duty steel.

CAP Barbell Power Rack Exercise Stand

If you are not looking to buy a full power cage but are looking to train strength than a barbell power rack might be more suitable for you.

• Extremely budget friendly
• Maximum 500lbs weight

Mikolo Olympic Power Cage

The Milkolo power cage is another great modular option for someone looking to build their own perfect power cage.

• Great brand and aftersales support from Mikolo
• Good quality construction