Winter Clothing/Load-Out

[Sike]

Hey guys, was just wondering on what you guys wear during the winter?

 

i currently have Urban SFU trousers and a Black Ubacs, but something tells me my nips will freeze off if i wear it when the cold weather arrives.

 

would a longsleeve polo + hoodie/jumper be enough?

[TPI]

Get some Thermal Gear mate

[Rock-climby-Dave]

I wear the same, but run a bit faster and complain more

[TheFull9]

Trousers won't matter so much generally, you want to get the right top half obviously but that's going to be dictated by your LBE more than anything. I've got some older style plate carriers with no 3D spacer mesh that would make anyone sweat like mad in even mild temperatures, but in the cold it keeps all the warmth in to the torso so you can quite easily wear it with a UBACS (presuming you do actually run around playing airsoft that is, there are people out there I've seen who find that too much of an effort).

 

If you're running a chest rig, a thin tac vest or a PC that you find actually stays quite cool in the summer, then look in to some more layers; preferably something in nice modern materials like a HH or UnderArmour, something that won't soak up sweat like a sponge as standard civvie cotton clothes will (i.e. a big baggy sweatshirt/hoodie).

 

Gloves are pretty important to consider. I've got weird, rubbish circulation to my hands, they'll go numb and start hurting like hell when other people might be fine, so I wear my issue leather combat gloves; totally waterproof, very warm and you can still manipulate a weapon (if more slowly than before). Remember to switch out your cap/boonie for a wool or fleece beanie if you are feeling the nip, that always looks afghan-mountains tactical, lots of cool options out there. Last but by no means least, good quality, cared for, waterproof boots with decent socks; preferably ones with actual padding inside for insulation, unlike the old standard issue boot which are purely leather.

[Sike]

Trousers won't matter so much generally, you want to get the right top half obviously but that's going to be dictated by your LBE more than anything. I've got some older style plate carriers with no 3D spacer mesh that would make anyone sweat like mad in even mild temperatures, but in the cold it keeps all the warmth in to the torso so you can quite easily wear it with a UBACS (presuming you do actually run around playing airsoft that is, there are people out there I've seen who find that too much of an effort).

 

If you're running a chest rig, a thin tac vest or a PC that you find actually stays quite cool in the summer, then look in to some more layers; preferably something in nice modern materials like a HH or UnderArmour, something that won't soak up sweat like a sponge as standard civvie cotton clothes will (i.e. a big baggy sweatshirt/hoodie).

 

Gloves are pretty important to consider. I've got weird, rubbish circulation to my hands, they'll go numb and start hurting like hell when other people might be fine, so I wear my issue leather combat gloves; totally waterproof, very warm and you can still manipulate a weapon (if more slowly than before). Remember to switch out your cap/boonie for a wool or fleece beanie if you are feeling the nip, that always looks afghan-mountains tactical, lots of cool options out there. Last but by no means least, good quality, cared for, waterproof boots with decent socks; preferably ones with actual padding inside for insulation, unlike the old standard issue boot which are purely leather.

 

 

well ive got a Pantac Wasatch Chest Rig, dont think it has much ventilation, and my gloves are Mechanix MPact's. havent actually tried my ubacs in a game yet as ive been working alot of weekends recently. i do like to run in a game but i get out of breath easily so i dont all the time.

[Namaco]

I was about to search and add it to buy list, the winter camo clothing but then I understood that in South East London it never snows and if it does its gone in few minutes but I have seen some epic looking snow camo hat and trousers for snow on military1st.co.uk!

[craig]

when it come to winter weather just add another set of trousers and jumper on simple, as for the snow multicam works well as dose acu but for cheap british army snow covers (trousers smock and helmet cover)