Load-Out / Loadout Picture topic

[Impulse]

US-inspired scout-sniper/recce kit is basically (most of) my summer kit and is what I'll be taking to AI500 in a month's time. Can use it in the winter too, but with more layers because I don't do well in the cold! I'm counting down the days for it to get warmer...

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Guns are a KJW m700 and a Cyma SR-25, both usually set for 1.1J because my local site isn't good for guns with MEDs, but can do DMR/Sniper power on both as well, and a TM HK45 Tactical as a sidearm. The sling is a genuine Magpul MS4 and the m700 is the go-to gun (I love that platform!), but the SR-25 is my ever-reliable AEG backup gun for if the m700 decides not to play ball.

In terms of kit I carry, it boils down to:

Warrior Assault Systems cargo pack (for BBs, gas, snacks etc.)

Warrior Assault Systems chest rig with 3x double m4 mag pouch and an admin pouch (all old and mostly not available now due to newer stuff, but still strong; had that setup for 14 years now)

Warrior Assault Systems gunfighter belt with slimline harness and (left to right):

- 2x double pistol mag pouch, as I like running 5 pistol mags since I use it a lot

- Medium utility pouch

- Large general utility pouch (with an army surplus water bottle in it)

- Personal radio pouch

- Small horizontal utility pouch

8Fields universal drop leg holster (slightly modified so it sits tightly at the top of my leg to allow suppressors to clear the ground and not shake around at all when running)

5x mags (all in the belt kit for the m700, 2 in each small and medium utility pouch, but 3 in the rig and 1 in the small utility pouch for SR-25 because those mags are chonk)

Vortex Crossfire HD 1400 Rangefinder in the medium utility pouch

Odin speedloader (not pictured) also in the medium utility pouch if I'm running the SR-25

I'll typically wear it with Helikon US woodland trousers with neoprene inserts, a plain black t-shirt, Sprinter Custom Ghillie US woodland boonie hat (it's vented, which is nice in summer) and either a 200x100cm scrim net scarf to drape over myself and my rifle when I get in position, or my uncrafted Stich Profi Chimera hood to help break up silhouette. In terms of what I want to add, I might add a medium horizontal utility pouch and some sort of pouch to hold a pair of binoculars for recce duties to the chest rig, but we'll see how it goes.

Will see if I can get snapped by a photographer mid-game one of these days, but my focus on staying hidden means that generally doesn't happen. Maybe at AI500, since I'm taking this setup to that and they usually get 1 or 2 across the weekend of me, but it's usually when I'm not doing much so don't expect any action snaps ?

 

[Davegolf]

I feel your struggle ? I tend to go up high at the back and just try to bend the mesh into a comfortable shape. 

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Sprechen Sie Englisch?

 

[C-Diddy]

Sprechen Sie Englisch?

Made sense in my head ?

 

[TheFull9]

Finally completed the most important thing i.e. matching my hangers to the cordura kit that's currently hung up.

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[Davegolf]

Dear OCD lord ?

 

[Lozart]

Finally completed the most important thing i.e. matching my hangers to the cordura kit that's currently hung up.

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You absolute tart.

 

[SSPKali]

Leaving my FRV belt set up for the USP and 4x mags so picked up a Condor LCS belt and have been pleasantly surprised. Laser cut molle fabric is tough feeling and holds the pouches well while not being too much of a PITA to fit stuff to. Inner belt is padded and has grippy rubber type fabric on the inside. Being hook velcro on the inner I can mix and match with the FRV.

Buckle is a big fastex and while not rated to stop me falling out a helicopter I think it will be fine for tactical mincing around airsoft.

£40 inc 1st class post means it is one of the more affordable options. Medium goes just about small enough for my 33”ish waist with the inner belt fitted.

pouches are Esstac Kywi (short IN the DirectAction dump pouch, tall on the back). Condor 40mm pouch for the BFG, 5.11 pistol for speed loader (gas mags can easily shoot 70+ rounds) and a Warrior polymer for additional off-side mag (left handed rifle shooter ?) leaves the front and left side clear for my rifle to hang without smacking stuff.

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[MILITATED]

Any Ranger Green & MCB mixed loadouts about? Trying to decide if I should

 

[Johndaniel4863]

My latest loadout for use with my AEP as a primary

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[TheFull9]

I thought I'd be spot-on in the PC over a BDU shirt as it would probably stay cloudy and sub-15.  It did not, but the gats worked great so that's the main thing ?

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[Beorn]

My first loadout! Only skirmished twice in my own kit so far, but I don't have any complaints (touch wood)

Tried to build it without breaking the bank. Most of it is bargain basement stuff. Only things I really splashed on a bit was the goggles (Valken Thermal Goggles) which are honestly immense and don't fog up at all, even on Saturday when it was a warm day.

Carrier is 8fields I think, lid is an amazon special, pants are Viper (I did originally have some amazon specials too but they were shite and broke on first use).

Any suggestions on things I could add? My plate carrier seems to look a little bare so I'll probably look to add a few little extra bits there, and I defo need a battle belt of some sort down the line as the thing I'm using right now is just a plain old clothes belt. Still I'm pretty happy with it for my first loadout I can't lie!
 

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[Shamal]

My first loadout! Only skirmished twice in my own kit so far, but I don't have any complaints (touch wood)

Tried to build it without breaking the bank. Most of it is bargain basement stuff. Only things I really splashed on a bit was the goggles (Valken Thermal Goggles) which are honestly immense and don't fog up at all, even on Saturday when it was a warm day.

Carrier is 8fields I think, lid is an amazon special, pants are Viper (I did originally have some amazon specials too but they were shite and broke on first use).

Any suggestions on things I could add? My plate carrier seems to look a little bare so I'll probably look to add a few little extra bits there, and I defo need a battle belt of some sort down the line as the thing I'm using right now is just a plain old clothes belt. Still I'm pretty happy with it for my first loadout I can't lie!
 

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It looks good but how can you see out of those goggles?

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[TheFull9]

If you've played a couple of times and had enough boolets and h2o, don't add a thing.

PCs are for the look, all of mine are setup as if they were a chest rig anyway - some mags in a placard on the front and then just flanking the mags there's a small GP (phone, wallet and car key) and a smoke grenade pouch for a smoke or BFG.  If you add stuff so it doesn't 'look bare' you'll spend the money, it'll be awkward and pointless and you'll most likely take it right back off again sooner or later.  If you eventually *need* a radio or some pyro etc then get a couple of pouches if and when that time comes around, but not before.

Where you are right now is what people often come back to after gradually ramping up what they carry, so just skip out the middle man if you can.  I'd recommend to most folks for average skirmishes to just get the basics as you have, then over time put the money in to upgrading and replacing to 'move up' a fancy rig or camo etc if they happen to so desire and if they stick in the game long enough.  Much better plan than carrying around a larger mass/volume of budget gear.

 

[Enid_Puceflange]

If you've played a couple of times and had enough boolets and h2o, don't add a thing.

PCs are for the look, all of mine are setup as if they were a chest rig anyway - some mags in a placard on the front and then just flanking the mags there's a small GP (phone, wallet and car key) and a smoke grenade pouch for a smoke or BFG.  If you add stuff so it doesn't 'look bare' you'll spend the money, it'll be awkward and pointless and you'll most likely take it right back off again sooner or later.  If you eventually *need* a radio or some pyro etc then get a couple of pouches if and when that time comes around, but not before.

Where you are right now is what people often come back to after gradually ramping up what they carry, so just skip out the middle man if you can.  I'd recommend to most folks for average skirmishes to just get the basics as you have, then over time put the money in to upgrading and replacing to 'move up' a fancy rig or camo etc if they happen to so desire and if they stick in the game long enough.  Much better plan than carrying around a larger mass/volume of budget gear.

Yup,

the amount of times I’ve bought needless shit for my PC , just to remove it because it wasn’t really necessary and added too much weight.

All because I thought there was space for something so I filled it ??‍

 

[hitmanNo2]

Fully agree with TheFull9.  I've been into airsoft for over 20 years.  I've had a bunch of PCs and chest rigs over the years.  I'll often run a PC but it will be just mags, bombs and comms.

 

[Beorn]

If you've played a couple of times and had enough boolets and h2o, don't add a thing.

PCs are for the look, all of mine are setup as if they were a chest rig anyway - some mags in a placard on the front and then just flanking the mags there's a small GP (phone, wallet and car key) and a smoke grenade pouch for a smoke or BFG.  If you add stuff so it doesn't 'look bare' you'll spend the money, it'll be awkward and pointless and you'll most likely take it right back off again sooner or later.  If you eventually *need* a radio or some pyro etc then get a couple of pouches if and when that time comes around, but not before.

Where you are right now is what people often come back to after gradually ramping up what they carry, so just skip out the middle man if you can.  I'd recommend to most folks for average skirmishes to just get the basics as you have, then over time put the money in to upgrading and replacing to 'move up' a fancy rig or camo etc if they happen to so desire and if they stick in the game long enough.  Much better plan than carrying around a larger mass/volume of budget gear.

I see, that's good to know thanks for the heads up folks. In that case I'll just stick where I am and just grab a few more patches haha. I don't carry any water on me atm but I think I'll look at adding some capacity for that when I start playing at larger sites down the line. Probably get a bladder on the rear since its empty on the back anyway

 

[Skara]

What Chris said.

Also, do yourself a favour:

Next time you play, when you get home lay all the kit you brought on the floor, then group all the items you've actually used on one side, you'll be amazed at how much unnecessary crap you carry

Anyway, a rough estimate of what I always have on me (regardless of what gun or kit I run) is:

3/4 + 1 mags, bag of BBs, at least one litre of water, radio, multitool, small tin with adapters/programming card/Titan usb thingy, 1/2 spare AEG batteries in case someone forgets his, cigarettes, phone (not always) and car keys. Maybe a windshirt if it's really cold/very light rain. Odin if I run midcaps (rarely).

Water, BBs (+ Odin) and radio in my backpack, the rest in a chest rig or belt kit.

You really don't need more

 

[TheFull9]

I see, that's good to know thanks for the heads up folks. In that case I'll just stick where I am and just grab a few more patches haha. I don't carry any water on me atm but I think I'll look at adding some capacity for that when I start playing at larger sites down the line. Probably get a bladder on the rear since its empty on the back anyway

It's certainly an option, I'd never tell anyone to not carry some water, does all depend on site size/game length as you say.  I used to have bladders on my back more because that was haute couture in the late 00s, but what I do these days is drink loads between games and I'm fine at sunday skirmishes; the drinking matters more than the carrying.  However I'm a bit of a water addict (I know, shocking) and always get through 2-4L on any normal day in work anyway so my routine is solid (no brews, nothing fizzy).  For some folks they might get chatty between games and forget, whereas nobody likes me so that's not an issue.

Put it this way, there's plenty of folks at almost every game with maybe a pistol and a hi-cap on a belt, their gun in hand and that's literally it.  Sometimes not even that.  At most games in the UK that's more than enough to actually participate.  Now I love a bit of cordura as do most so some kit is fun, but do try and keep it slick.  I mean there's equally some out there who love nothing more than lumbering around like the proverbial juggernaut, 1 bb still takes you out but they look pretty cool sometimes and that's their thing and I enjoy seeing what they put together.  Unless you personally really wanna be that guy though, keep it light and simple, learn to appreciate that minimal aesthetic.

 

[Jaylordofwaargh]

My first loadout! Only skirmished twice in my own kit so far, but I don't have any complaints (touch wood)

Tried to build it without breaking the bank. Most of it is bargain basement stuff. Only things I really splashed on a bit was the goggles (Valken Thermal Goggles) which are honestly immense and don't fog up at all, even on Saturday when it was a warm day.

Carrier is 8fields I think, lid is an amazon special, pants are Viper (I did originally have some amazon specials too but they were shite and broke on first use).

Any suggestions on things I could add? My plate carrier seems to look a little bare so I'll probably look to add a few little extra bits there, and I defo need a battle belt of some sort down the line as the thing I'm using right now is just a plain old clothes belt. Still I'm pretty happy with it for my first loadout I can't lie!
 

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The above folks are spot on here. Make sure you have enough water, BBS and maybe snacks, some where to put your bombs/smokes/bangs and your good. If you do want to add more 'stuff' - do it for the right reasons 1. It's useful OR 2. It's larp kit. 

Boots look good, you've taken care of your knees and spent the money where needed (eyepro - and a more thorough review of the goggles would be nice ?). Don't spend more on kit, when you want to, add that cash to a game day or pyro fund....and get more games in. You will soon realise if you are really missing anything from the kit.

Ps is that Red1 Chiselhurst?

Also, do yourself a favour:

Next time you play, when you get home lay all the kit you brought on the floor, then group all the items you've actually used on one side, you'll be amazed at how much unnecessary crap you carry

Also, do yourself a favour:

Next time you play, when you get home lay all the kit you brought on the floor, then group all the items you've actually used on one side, you'll be amazed at how much unnecessary crap you carry

I have a relatively minimal load out and this still scares me ? 

 

[Beorn]

The above folks are spot on here. Make sure you have enough water, BBS and maybe snacks, some where to put your bombs/smokes/bangs and your good. If you do want to add more 'stuff' - do it for the right reasons 1. It's useful OR 2. It's larp kit.

Aye I've been taking plenty down with me, at the moment I tend to drink well between rounds and just eat during the lunch break, haven't had any issues with that so far but its a small site so its quite easy to manage. Defo valuable feedback above, I'm glad I checked in about adding stuff to the carrier, defo won't be adding much apart from patches because the kit right now is comfortable and is doing everything it needs to for me to have fun. Might add a replica knife somewhere just for looks but I must admit I do enjoy the 'barbie' element of airsoft ?

Boots look good, you've taken care of your knees and spent the money where needed (eyepro - and a more thorough review of the goggles would be nice ?). Don't spend more on kit, when you want to, add that cash to a game day or pyro fund....and get more games in. You will soon realise if you are really missing anything from the kit.

Thanks, the boots are Army surplus, I think they're the Meindl desert boots. Got them for 20 quid off ebay in great condition and they've been awesome for me, solid support and comfy so far. Not sure if they're a particularly well liked boot among actual soldiers but they do the job and were a banging deal so no complaints.

Will defo put up a review of the goggles, might put a vid on Youtube if I can be arsed, they've been solid. I was worried they'd fog up being goggles but they've surprised me tbh.

Ps is that Red1 Chiselhurst?

Yeah that's Red1 Chislehurst, good eye!