Replying to All NS MTB'ers

When youre riding trails and not getting shuttled, what kind of shoes and clothes are you rocking?

any accessories that are a must have for you?

I just bought a stumpjumper fsr comp and it was super fun the one time i took it out to a local park. but im just looking for some pointers, and didnt want to get shat on at PB.com for asking such a basic level question.

Any tips about riding technique, ettiquite, and equipment/maintenance would be appreciated.