Max Pauer

Stop hesitating and just buy one! Don't get caught without an extra or you'll be kicking yourself for not spending the couple of bucks up front.

While the Packtowl Luxe isn't the smallest personal towel on the market, it's by far my favorite! The soft texture makes this towel a pleasure to use and the hanging loop makes for quick drying. It's held up through multiple uses and washes so far with no signs of wear!

The Crank Brothers Stamp 2 Pedals are an awesome flat, wide platform for your riding needs. They provide enough traction with the adjustable pins that you'll feel like your feet are glued to the pedals. I'm usually a US 9.5 Men's and went with size Small. Perfect fit!

This is an awesome little washing mat to keep your floor and bike protected. The material is easily fold able and is lightweight making it convenient to pack into your cleaning kit without taking up much space. This thing seems super durable and shows no signs of wearing out!

I went with the G-Form Pro-X elbow pads due to their low profile and lightweight. The pads are small enough they'll fit under most long sleeve t's that aren't too tight. The padding provides excellent protection for low impact crashes and they're quite comfortable to wear for extended periods of time.

The Giro Comp Racer Socks are the perfect MTB sock. Ideal height to keep dirt and debris out of your shoes, but not too tall either. They've held up through numerous wears / washes and don't show any signs of wearing out.

These decals make it easy to add a little customization and protection to your Santa Cruz frame. The pack of 3 decals makes sure you'll have at least an extra on hand if you accidentally slap it in the wrong spot. They're easy to apply, but take your time and line it up for perfect results.

The Lezyne Digital Check Drive Pressure Gauge was exactly what I was looking for in a tire pressure gauge. It's digital making it easy to read and very precise. The gauge is compact enough you could through into your pack without noticing. I've yet to experience any inaccuracies or problems.

The Vans classic slip-on is the perfect chiller shoe. It's comfortable, fairly light weight, and looks good with just about any attire. I usually wear US Men's 9.5 in most vulcanized shoes, but I decided to size down 0.5 sizes to a 9, and they fit perfect! They fit just tight enough that I don't feel like they'll fall off during wear, but loose enough I can slip into them with ease.

The Sweet Protection Badlands Merino Jersey is my personal favorite riding top out there right now. It's made of merino wool which makes it fairly lightweight and pretty odor resistant. The body/torso has about 1-2 inches extra length, but the chest, shoulders and sleeves all fit true to size.

The wide pedaling platform on these pedals made it super easy to convert from flats to clipless this season. The pedals are easy to adjust making clipping-in and out is a breeze compared to others on the market. They're ultra reliable and built to last!

Awesome classic-looking 5-panel! Made of high quality materials and fits great. The fit is a standard medium profile, not too shallow or too deep.

These have been the best brushes I've found for washing my bikes. They're made of durable and high quality materials that withstand the abuse of cleaning the grime off the frame and components after repeated uses. This kit has all the brushes you'll need to clean every square inch of your ride!

I keep at least one of these bars in my pack for long days at the crag or on the trail. The texture and taste aren't terrible like some of the other bars out there. which makes them a bit easier to go down if I'm not feeling super hungry. Coffee Crunch and Frosted Coconut have been my favorite flavors.

Great tubes you can rely on! They're affordable but not "cheap" as they're made of high quality materials and are quite durable.

This compact torque wrench has been an awesome tool for my quick parking lot and trailside tightening needs. It's super versatile with the included bits and it's made of high quality materials.

A cube shaped water carrier with handy features which is made of quality materials and sold at a great price, what's not to like?

Perfect little tool to get in quick forearm workout or to relieve a bit of stress at the desk.

These adapters fit perfectly into the Trio rack to secure 15x110mm or 12x100mm thru axles. . The 15x110mm is a must have if your bike has a Boost fork.

Like others, I was reluctant to splurge on a camp pillow as I've always resorted to using a random stuff sack that I have laying around on trips. I was converted after my first use with the Aeros Premium! This pillow is super easy and quick to inflate / deflate and provides just enough support for a good night's rest. The cover is soft and provides a nice feel on your face after a long day.