Best gifts for UTV/SXS riders for 2021

Sorting through the many UTV/side-by-side parts and accessories can be overwhelming at times, so we had some of our best Gear Geeks in the industry provide some top-level insight to take the stress out of holiday shopping.

UTV/SXS gifts under $50

Show off your pride in your UTV/side-by-side with a scaled-down detailed model of your ride and joy. New-Ray Toys provides some of the most realistic miniatures in the industry, and they cover most of today's popular machines, including the Can-Am X3, Polaris RZR, Polaris Ranger and Yamaha YXZ1000. Set one on your desk to start conversations, or give the kids something to play with. Better yet, use it to drop a subtle hint of what you really want this holiday season. We are sure you can find a red bow in just the right size!

Whether you are jumping on the lithium train, or still running the tried-and-true lead acid battery, everything dies… but it doesn't have to if you charge and maintain it! With the Battery Tender Junior Selectable Lead Acid/Lithium Charger you can easily and effortlessly let the charger do the work before or after a ride with a simple plug-and-play function. The LED indicator even takes the guesswork out of "is my battery dead?" The selectable Battery Tender works with whatever kind of battery is in your vehicle and comes with multiple connector options for your ride. There’s a plethora of add-on accessories to add later.

No one can anticipate when a CV boot will tear but we all know where it seems to happen the most… miles away from the nearest shop! Thankfully you can give someone the gift of peace of mind with Quad Boss Rapid Repair Universal CV Boot Kit. This will help keep those precious working parts of the axle covered when you will inevitably tear a boot out on the trail. Just slide and stretch this over most axles, drop in some grease and clamp it down tight to get you back home. Its compact size and universal fitment is the perfect gift to give someone who already has everything else in their tool roll.

UTV/SXS gifts from $50 to $100

Extra storage is always a useful gift. Warn gives you just the right amount of storage without compromising the fit and features of your ride. The Warn Epic Trail Passenger Grab Handle Bag is easily attached with the nylon straps and the tear-resistant vinyl helps keep all your valuables from flying out of the vehicle as you enjoy your day. It can be easily mounted on the interior or exterior and comes in a standard and a slim size. The exterior mesh pockets keep items close and handy, and the zipper pouch keeps important items safe but still within arm’s reach.

Want to go on an extended ride without having to worry about running out of fuel? You can extend your range with a RotopaX Gasoline Pack. With the central port locking system and the ease of use for storage and removal you can quickly jump out, top off, and get back on the ride without the added worry of running out of fuel. Since it can be mounted to a luggage rack, side case, or roll bar, it fits almost anywhere you can imagine. With multiple sizes available you can carry just enough to get you home, or plenty to take on that route you never took before. You can also stack multiple packs using the modular system and the proper RotopaX mount extension (sold separately).

"Safety second" isn’t usually the best option and you should really think about what is keeping you strapped in. Give the gift of safety and security with an upgrade to any UTV/side-by-side safety belt with the DragonFire H-Style 4-Point harness. It not only adds safety and security with four points of support but also provides that race-ready look to help you stand out. Easily hop in and out with this fully adjustable harness that includes sternum clips to keep the padded shoulder straps in place, and a quick-release latch that leaves you with less fiddling of the buckles. It comes in a variety of colors to match the vehicle or style of your ride and provides a sense of confidence to all passengers knowing that you are held in place should you get carried away on your spirited drive!

Note: Requires seat belt bypass and harness override plug (sold separately). Installation may require additional mounting hardware and modification to the seat.

UTV/SXS gifts from $100 to $200

We have all seen them, those bright beams of light shining deep into the night on the back of a UTV/side-by-side as it cruises around whipping about. XKGlow has you covered with their crazy bright LED whips. With the XKGLOW 2nd Gen Whip and XKCHROME Controller, more than 16 million color combinations are possible with the included XKChrome App for personalization. Music Sync allows you to match the whips to your music, and Speed Sync changes the lights as you drive about. The Smart Brake feature can even turn the whips red automatically when the brake is applied for an added measure of safety and visibility. The quick-disconnect makes transport easy when trailering or pulling it back into the garage and the spring base provides additional flexibility and strength. With 15 built-in holiday modes, you can celebrate all year long with the preset custom patterns or program your own and celebrate how you want!

We all know that person who is competitive at everything, even on a group ride, so why not upgrade their ability to look back as you eat their dust. A Seizmik Universal Halo RA LED lighted rearview mirror is the perfect addition to any UTV or side-by-side to give it that aftermarket feature while maintaining a factory look. This mirror features billet aluminum bezels made of precision-milled 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum with an ABS rear housing and shatter-resistant safety glass. With its easy multisize clamp system and locking block and bolts, you can get the perfect fit that will keep everyone in your sights, even in the roughest of conditions.With color-selectable LEDs with adjustable intensity in red, blue, green and bright white, you will have lighting in any and all conditions. This is perfect for that hunter in the family who needs to see the trail map without alerting the wildlife or the weekend warrior who needs a dome light!

Nothing completes a ride more than the perfect soundtrack, and what better way to quickly and easily add audio to your vehicle than with a Boss Audio Systems Tuck-And-Ride ATV/UTV RGB Soundbar. These sound bars come loaded with multiple full-range speakers and horn tweeters to give you clean, crisp sound on your ride without adding the bulk of other audio kits. No need to fiddle around with complicated amplifiers with the built-in presets that can be easily adjusted and changed with the included remote. The bar is Bluetooth audio streaming-ready for Spotify and Pandora and includes a 3.5 mm jack for additional input. Multiple bar sizes are available to fit a variety of applications and the included clamp adjusts from 1.75 inches to 2 inches to let you quickly and easily place the bar and go hit the trail. If that is not enough, the built-in RGB lighting adds that little extra touch of magic to your listening experience.

What do you do when you are having a great ride and the sun goes down but you don’t want to pack it in for the day? Throw some lights on and get back out there! Thankfully the Baja Designs S2 Pro Universal Lighting Kit provides a huge amount of light with some of the brightest LEDs on the market to add to the driving experience and increase safety and visibility in ever-changing conditions. The sun goes down, your ride goes on. The kit provides two pod lights and the included mounting brackets and wire harness let you mount the pods anywhere you want.. The driving/combo light pattern will provide a deep beam spread to let you see what is coming up quickly, and once installed you can change the lens at any time to adjust the beam pattern for different riding conditions. This kit provides so much light that even Clark Griswold would be jealous!

Looking to give the gift of adventure or something you can't warp in shiny paper and some ribbon? Pack a bag, grab your junior wilderness explorer badge and get outdoors with a Polaris Adventures experience. If you want to rip through the red rocks of Sedona with Sedona ATV Rental, or explore a ghost town with Colorado Pirate Adventures, Polaris Adventures provides unforgettable premier adventures through breathtaking destinations, premium customer service and pristine vehicles and equipment, all with endless possibilities. Each of the partnered companies comes fully vetted to maximize the adventure and minimize the hassle of planning. They offer self-guided and full-guided tours ranging from half-day to multi-day experiences all across the United States. Not only is this a perfect way to get outdoors and experience beautiful parts of the country, but if you are on the fence about jumping into a UTV/side-by-side, this is the perfect gift to get some experience behind the wheel of the top performance vehicles in the industry! Let Polaris take the guesswork out of the ride and just put your foot down and enjoy!

The ultimate UTV/SXS gift

If you want to be the gift-giver who's impossible to forget, then give them the pièce de résistance of any UTV/side-by-side with an audio system loud enough to rival a New Year's eve celebration. Rockford Fosgate over does it as always with their Gen-3 Stage 6 audio system. The PMX-3 digital media receiver has every input you could imagine and comes ready for Sirius XM. All that media comes pouring out of the included two M2 6.5-inch Color Optix speakers, one M2 10-inch Color Optix subwoofer, and two M2 eight-inch Color Optix horn-loaded cans powered by a 1,500-watt Element Ready amplifier, all ready for the included Color Optix controller so you can have that RGB lighting. Each kit comes with all the housings, enclosures, clamps, and electrical harness to maintain a factory look without cutting or drilling. Get set up with minimal time and tools. Times Square has nothing on this kit!

Time to put a bow on 2021 and send it! If you have questions about any of the products in the guide, or are looking for some of the best customer service in the industry, reach out to our customer service experts for guidance with any of our 2021 holiday picks!