Airsoft in Summer

[Skara]

Where on earth are you? 

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/map#?map=ScreenTemperature&zoom=5&lon=-4.00&lat=55.01&fcTime=1527379200

 

I'm in Italy along the northwestern coast..

 

[Tiercel]

Plate carrier to keep me warm in winter, lightweight mesh Viper "LA style" vest for the summer, job done   For the ridiculously hot days Ive got a belt rig too for total minimalism though its not as good for extended games where I need a lot of ammo/water/gas, though I suppose I could combine it with a camelbak style backpack.

 

[Prisce]

Shorts, you will regret. 

We did Extreme CQB the other month if you remember, and my brother still has the scars from where I shot him with .25s at 2m with a glock....

Imagine a .48 to the inner thigh at 30M... your going to instantly regret that.

Not to mention nettles/twigs/thorns/glass/insects/potential pyros.

 

[Robert James]

I wear a t shirt in the winter and the summer, with a long sleeve Nike Pro under it. Keeps you warm but regulates body temp and all the scienecy stuff. Haven't felt cold at the mall, haven't felt too hot outside just yet. 

I wear my Nike Pro under my trousers as well

Personally Under armour is too clingy and the Adidas one is too thick. 

 

[Shaun Haynes]

     I swapped to a chest rig as i find it ao much cooler   on my top half i just  half a base layer top   and on my bottum loose cheaper walking trouser.  When its rrqlly hot i only book on for half days  on one of my local site. So i get my pew fun but can avoid   the  hottest part of the day.

Only really seem to have issues  on skirmish say rather then the slwper paced milsim events. Werw you can  tine in fob to chill and cool down a bit 

 

[Druid799]

Shorts aren’t a real problem as long as you use your head(don’t go charging blindly off in too the undergrowth!) , this is me doing my Rhodesian ‘bush war’esq rig last summer .

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[Prisce]

Charging off blindly is the only way to play Airsoft!

 

[Arwen]

Hat, and some good wicking baselayers work for me! Keep hydrated and smoke lenses on your eyepro if playing outdoors are also good.

 

[ghostwalker]

I was out playing this morning at Combat Action Games. Nice warm day easy 20 degrees.

I was in my usual attire. Base layer, black ubacs, boots, trousers and warrior zip up load bearing vest with all the bells and whistles, topped off with gloves, cap and eye pro.

The single most important item on that kit on a hot day. Hydration bladder with 2 litres of chilled water in it. Heat isn't the issue. Dehydration is the issue.

 

[Druid799]

Ooof you sexy bastid that's going in the wanj bank for later! ?

Be afraid be very afraid the duff’ster gonna get you ! ????

 

[MisterG]

25 degrees tomorrow, I'm gonna fry.

UBACs and PLCE methinks.

Cheers


G

 

[Tiercel]

Likewise, 28C and 0 cloud cover tomrrow, giving my summer look its first run. That and a camelback full of icewater. Gonna be a glorious day, though I may do a lot less running than usual Time to get the DMR out and chill.

 

[ghostwalker]

Ran my usual kit yesterday. Sometimes feel like the water donkey though. Tend to always notice a player or 2 who are obviously starting to go down with dehydration/heatstroke and offer some of the ice cold water from my camelback to them.

On the plus side. Left the house at 15st 9lbs yesterday (weighted before breakfast). Weighed in again today. 15st 6lbs. Can i airsoft everyday, might shift some of my winter hibernation weight off.