The SDG Fly MTN is a tough, comfy saddle with enough substance to it for tough use, but not sacrificing on comfort or durability. The long nose design gives plenty of space for movement whilst riding and is padded at a medium level for all-day comfort without too much bulk. It's burly enough to take scuffs and knocks, but light enough not to be sofa like.

This super shiny shot-peen anodized 35mm stem from Spank offers a short setup, with plenty of support on the bar clamp area and performs flawlessly. It's tough, moderately lightweight and offers good value, though it is only available in a 31.8mm diameter clamp.

These extra thick grips from Ergon are aimed at riders with large hands or want high damping. The tapered design aims to make it easier to grip the bars, and coupled with a super soft, UV-stable rubber, they are a comfy pair of all-mountain trail grips.

MRP's Baxter fork offers more cushioning and comfort for gravel and adventure bikes with a simplified suspension platform that offers easy setup and reliable performance, but you'll have to balance the expense, weight and potential frame compatibility issues versus the comfort and control gains. 

Raw Velo's unique flavoured gels and bars, which are preservative free, with no colours or flavourings offer easily digestible energy - tasty, effective and all natural, were an enjoyable trail snack that saved a ride from the dreaded bonk a few times. 

The Ventura Frame Bag Max is a waterproof bikepacking bag at a keen price point, offering five litres of carrying space in one main compartment and two smaller zipped ones, solidly built and at a price point that is seriously competitive.

This handlebar bag from Polaris is a super simple, decent sized capacity bag for carrying bulky, lighter weight pieces of kit, like sleeping bags and clothing. There are a few things that would have improved the Ventura, but at its core, it performed reliably and effectively.

Dex Shell offers a pretty wide range of waterproof socks, gloves and hats. The Thermlite Merino socks are ankle length. lighter weight aimed at cold and wet conditions. They claim to be waterproof, breathable and close fitting - they are a decent option for battling the worst of the weather.

While a base layer isn't perhaps the first item you think of with Nukeproof, this straightforward merino wool, long-sleeve base layer is a super soft, well-made layer that offers no-frills performance and comfort.

The Polaris Ventura seat pack comes with all the core features you’d need in a seat pack; it's tough, fairly spacious and offers some nice details, but is slightly compromised by its fiddly attachment straps.