Cheapo beginners kit!

[swingledingle]

Hi all! 

I got all this lot for under £60! I’m heading to my first outdoors walk on this weekend and will be repping my new kit! 

I know it’s basic and mismatched but I only wanted cheap until I get more experience and more Airsoft savvy! 

Please give any any suggestions or tips on what I should change or try new! 

Ps: plz be kind! And my room is a mess no judgement View attachment 37923?

 

[Guest]

Looks good, not sure you’ll be able to see past that really black mask though ?

 

[Iceni]

Nothing wrong with any of that.

I'd get some gloves, and a water bottle pouch.

Outdoor games can be long, and having something to drink is pretty important. Gloves because some of the time you will be on the floor or pushing the gun through brambles. Neither part needs to be expensive.

A decent scrim net scarf is also pretty useful.  You can wrap your face, neck, use it as a head cover, Or towel in a pickle.


 

 

[Druid799]

nothing wrong there , better equipped than most ‘noob’s’ ?

 

[Gepard]

Definitely recommend some sort of hydration pouch. You can attach them using the MOLLE system to the back of your PC. 

Kneepads are pretty nice to have too!

 

[Druid799]

Kneepads are pretty nice to have too!

 Nothing says it’s a fun day more than kneeling on a shit load of BB’s without knee pads ! ???

 

[swingledingle]

Thanks everyone! I’ll definitely sort out the hydration! And gloves are ordered but taking a while to get here ? will also look into the scarf!

anyone got any clues on face protection... I know I want goggles not glasses. The goggles I bought from amazon steam up in seconds! Shot them and they took a couple hits so safe! But won’t be able to see 

 

[Gepard]

Have a look around using the search function. There's years of information here to learn from and you can answer most of your questions instantly.

On the topic of fogging.. get a little fan and mount it on top of the goggles. I used a similar setup with my Dye i4s and it worked great. You could also use anti-fog wipes (Revision are great).

Personally I use ESS ICE, but those are glasses not goggles. Whatever you buy make sure they've got the appropriate safety ratings. I say this because there's a lot of knockoffs on Amazon that, whilst cheap, are sketchy at best at protecting your eyes. Ratings are there so that you don't have to test them!

ESS, Bolle, Valken and Revision are a few that I'd trust. 

 

[E21A]

Thanks everyone! I’ll definitely sort out the hydration! And gloves are ordered but taking a while to get here ? will also look into the scarf!

anyone got any clues on face protection... I know I want goggles not glasses. The goggles I bought from amazon steam up in seconds! Shot them and they took a couple hits so safe! But won’t be able to see 

Can highly recommend ESS V12 for goggles. 

Consider using volleyball/sports type knee pads that go under trousers. I tried them after a tip from another member and they work a treat, really comfortable and don’t slide down your leg all the time 

 

[YorkieT17]

+1 to Bolle goggles. Just make sure you don’t block the vent holes. Get some antifog wipes for the days it does happen. If my Bolle goggles ever do fog I find that moving my head about a bit usually sorts it out.

 

[Haru]

looks pretty darn good

 

[swingledingle]

+1 to Bolle goggles. Just make sure you don’t block the vent holes. Get some antifog wipes for the days it does happen. If my Bolle goggles ever do fog I find that moving my head about a bit usually sorts it out.

What sort of bolle goggles? Does anyone have any links? Had a look at ESS and they are too pricey for my liking at the moment! I know I shouldn’t skimp on face protection but I don’t want to spend too much! 

 

[TheFull9]

Are you scouring ebay and the classifieds?  That's the main thing.  Like yeah you have to go to retailers sometimes, but the majority of the time they're best avoided frankly.  That was truly my biggest learning point over the years buying gear.

 

[Compulsive Reload]

What sort of bolle goggles? Does anyone have any links? Had a look at ESS and they are too pricey for my liking at the moment! I know I shouldn’t skimp on face protection but I don’t want to spend too much! 

Bolt trackers are cheap and are bb resistant  (so far)  although mine fog, haven't used wipes on them though. 

 

[E21A]

What sort of bolle goggles? Does anyone have any links? Had a look at ESS and they are too pricey for my liking at the moment! I know I shouldn’t skimp on face protection but I don’t want to spend too much! 

V12s can be had on eBay for £30 

 

[djben9]

ESS V12s as mentioned, always good, remove all foam and you'll be fine, i tend to use them more than my fan googles, as with most its good to keep moving to keep air flow

maybe some fogtech wipes if the antifog cloth doesn't work which i also use

Remember though, what may work for me and him and them may not work for you fog wise as we are all different, you may have better luck. I cant wear sawflies as they fog the moment i put them on yet others swear by them  

Ebay is good, generally around £20 - £30, dont pay any more

tbh i got a pair of pre-owned a few months back for £15 and not a mark on them!

 

[KendoKhan]

That is a million times better than what I had in my first game = A hoodie, A springer and a baseball cap! Yup, I was THAT guy! 

 

[Rogerborg]

A hoodie, A springer and a baseball cap!

You had a hoodie?  LUXURY!

 

[swingledingle]

Okay! I’ll have a little look, a guy in the Airsoft shop I buy from recommended the goggles he sells for £20.. unsure on brand though!  

Thanks everyone though youve all been so helpful! I’m really looking forward to Sunday! I hope everyone is kind and I fit in aha

 

[Enid_Puceflange]

Looks like a pretty good set up for minimum expense ?