Gear Checklist

[Affliction]

I initially planned to attend a game last summer (shortly after turning 18) but due to health issues (arthritis), I've had to hold off (and even wait this summer as well). In the meanwhile I've decided to assemble a decent load-out so that I may hopefully attend a game next year.

I'm in the process of creating a shopping list for an entire load out (hopefully I will be able to obtain ALL of the gear on the list by the end of the year).

What I have:
Primary (G&P M4--I have a muzzle velocity reducer, I haven't been able to chrony it yet)
Secondary (TM Hi-Capa 5.1)
CRKT M16 Folding Knife
Extra magazines for both
3 point sling
Duty Belt
Drop leg holster

What is on my list to get:
Load Bearing Vest (With mag pouches and such already on it)
Pack
Radio / Throat microphone / headset
Suitable boots
CADPAT (Likely from Seals Action Gear... looking around still) or maybe Multicam
Knee Pads
Boonie
Paintball goggles (Currently using polycarbonate lenses)

What I'm unsure of:
Elbow pads
Paracord
Gloves
Hydration pack (Could put watter bottles in normal pack?)
Compass
Anorak (In case of rain)
Binoculars
Electrical Tape
Flashlight
Chronograph

Ideally, the gear would be just enough that I would not be put at a disadvantage against an average player. If there is anything on the list that isn't that useful, please do tell. If there is something I missed that I should be adding, please inform me as well.

If my list is good as is, I'll get what I've included on it (Excluding the maybe items).

Thank you for reading this long post.
-VM

[insanegame]

Water bottles make a lot of noise when theres is the tiniest bit drank out of them. So if you're trying to be nice and stealthy, your cover can be easily blown. I suggest a Camelbak or some other kind of hydration carrier.

[Farmboy]

Vipa

If you able to, take a drive out here to Trenton and you can check out almost all the gear on your list in person.

[Skruface]

See my comments below.

Originally Posted by VipaMave

What I have:
Primary (G&P M4--I have a muzzle velocity reducer, I haven't been able to chrony it yet)
Secondary (TM Hi-Capa 5.1)
CRKT M16 Folding Knife
Extra magazines for both
3 point sling
Duty Belt
Drop leg holster

What is on my list to get:
Load Bearing Vest (With mag pouches and such already on it) (a modular system is a little more expensive, but worth it in the long run, especially if you buy another non-Armalite gun)
Pack (unneccessary unless you plan on carrying a ton of crap on the field)
Radio / Throat microphone / headset (basically useless unless you are playing a large scenario game with people who actually know how to use them properly and not jam up the airwaves with useless banter)
Suitable boots (this is VERY important)
CADPAT (Likely from Seals Action Gear... looking around still) or maybe Multicam
Knee Pads (snivel gear - nice to have but mostly unneccessary)
Boonie
Paintball goggles (Currently using polycarbonate lenses) (This should be your very first purchase)

What I'm unsure of:
Elbow pads (unneccessary unless you belly crawt over rough ground/concrete a lot)
Paracord (handy for field-expedited shelters and making magpuls, but not something you'll want to carry on the field all day in most single-day gaming scenarios)
Gloves
Hydration pack (Could put watter bottles in normal pack?) (Try and buy a load-bearing rig that has a built-in hydration bladder holder - cheaper than buying a rig AND a hydration pack)
Compass (not necessary unless you are on a HUGE field you are unfamiliar with)
Anorak (In case of rain)
Binoculars (not necessary, and often too heavy and clunky. Will definitely hinder mobility)
Electrical Tape
Flashlight (just get a small red LED keychain light, or a small LED surefire or something if you need a LOT of light - those mini-Molle ones in the group order in the Buy & Sell Gear sections look nice)
Chronograph (nice, but not necessary unless you want to start really working on your own guns)

I'm not seeing a battery charger anywhere on this list - that's basically a must-have item.

[Armyissue]

Any questions lol.
www.armyissue.com

[Jughead]

You need GREAT ankle supportive boots...

http://www.nasac.ca/forums/viewtopic.php?t=42

Check our websight out and it should help you out. Its a little extreme, but some good info if you are doubting some things.

Its mostly detailed for the hardcore player and Milsims

[Karma]

If i were 18 and had arthritis, to an extent that kept me from starting airsoft that summer... i might be inclined to not spend too much on the hobby till i was sure what my health was doing.... good to see that you want to be prepared tho....

[Lerch]

Get the mortar gloves! They're the best ones I've used thus far, and Army Issue has some great deals if you feel like advertising on your chest

[silent_recon]

i love the mortar gloves awell,