Looking at my accident history. What would have saved me from a crash would have been ABS. That's not gear per say.
Most impressed with a Stars smx boots but I haven't really tested those hard in my crash.
Dainese jacket, dainese pants, helite turtle 2 air bag and arai regent x helmet did great in crash. Did not break my collar bone or hip. No injuries. I guess astars gauntlet leather gloves got tested slightly also.
I wear a pretty obscene amount of gear.
Try thirsty stone coasters. I found a really large thirsty stone trivet which I use. Combine with tervis tumbler for the ultimate drinking setup. Lol. For spilling; try a straw. Or try a baby sippy cup?