Difference between revisions of "Gear Basics and What to Bring to a Game"
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== Background == | == Background == | ||
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Many people start out wondering about starting kit. Beyond essentials, this topic is vast and often debated. The options are as diverse as armies, soldiers and combat styles. | Many people start out wondering about starting kit. Beyond essentials, this topic is vast and often debated. The options are as diverse as armies, soldiers and combat styles. | ||
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== Absolute Essentials == | == Absolute Essentials == | ||
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Your gear is layers | Your gear is layers | ||
BASIC PROTECTION: | BASIC PROTECTION: | ||
| − | + | * durable pants and long-sleeve shirt in appropriate earthen colours or camouflages (consider nettle, thorns, brush) | |
| − | + | * durable, supportive boots (consider muck, water, and loose ground) | |
SAFETY EQUIPMENT: | SAFETY EQUIPMENT: | ||
| − | + | * approved goggles (refer to detailed discussion in linked forum) | |
| − | + | * kill rag (red cloth to wear denoting players not currently playing) | |
| − | + | * knee protection (optional) | |
LOAD CARRYING: | LOAD CARRYING: | ||
| − | + | * pockets in clothing | |
| − | + | * satchel | |
| − | + | * belt or vest with pouches (optional, depends on Specializing as below) | |
AIRSOFT | AIRSOFT | ||
| − | + | * rifle (rented or owned) | |
| − | + | * spare magazine | |
| − | + | * magazine loader | |
| − | + | * spare bag of BB's | |
HEALTH | HEALTH | ||
| − | + | * water | |
| − | + | * personal first aid kit | |
SPECIAL ITEMS | SPECIAL ITEMS | ||
| − | + | * thematic preference | |
| − | + | * beyond the essentials | |
| − | + | * see below | |
== Specializing == | == Specializing == | ||
Revision as of 03:15, 12 February 2013
Background
Many people start out wondering about starting kit. Beyond essentials, this topic is vast and often debated. The options are as diverse as armies, soldiers and combat styles.
The key to your personal load is to think in terms of what type of trooper you wish to emulate, and seek out references of that setup of pouches, bags, and strapping. I have referred to other players on the Internet, airsoft magazines, armies, reserves, photo references, and a website called CombatReform.org.
While you should really just try playing and adjust your gear to suit your own style, you at least need the essentials shown below.
Absolute Essentials
Your gear is layers
BASIC PROTECTION:
- durable pants and long-sleeve shirt in appropriate earthen colours or camouflages (consider nettle, thorns, brush)
- durable, supportive boots (consider muck, water, and loose ground)
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
- approved goggles (refer to detailed discussion in linked forum)
- kill rag (red cloth to wear denoting players not currently playing)
- knee protection (optional)
LOAD CARRYING:
- pockets in clothing
- satchel
- belt or vest with pouches (optional, depends on Specializing as below)
AIRSOFT
- rifle (rented or owned)
- spare magazine
- magazine loader
- spare bag of BB's
HEALTH
- water
- personal first aid kit
SPECIAL ITEMS
- thematic preference
- beyond the essentials
- see below
Specializing
In games, you will be an infantryman or infanteer. You will need to carry the following beyond your safety gear, airsoft gun* and clothing as your "belt order" or "assault order" (webbing kit):
- spare magazines
- spare ammunition
- multi-tool
- snacks
- water
- kill rag (red)
- spent magazines
- notebook and field map
- two-way radio (GMRS capable, 2 W peak output)
You could also carry
- personal first aid and utility kit
- weapon cleaning kit
- supplementary camo items
- alternative weapons
- load strapping (15ft) or toggle rope
- rain cover or poncho
- light
- silencer
- and so much more
NOTE: Airsoft gun is either owned or rented.
Examples to review:
- http://www.angelfire.com/art/enchanter/webbing.html
- http://www.strikehold.net/2010/01/26/be-x-modernised-ephod-load-carrying-rig/
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etgipXVeyh0
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-WfYd1KKwc&feature=related
- http://www.cadetdirect.com/kit2.php
- http://www.practicalairsoft.co.uk/loadout.asp
- http://www.practicalairsoft.co.uk/plce-assembly.asp
tags:
webbing kit belt order starting kit
what do i need to start
