Brand new loadout advice/general discussion.

[Icepick]

Well, I've got a birthday coming up, and I'm going to start working here in a few weeks. So hopefully I have the opportunity to put some more money into airsoft and get back into the game. A big part of airsofting (as we all know) is your loadout, for the past few years I've been playing on and off, but have always cut corners and bought cheap shit. Now this has come around to bite me in the a$$, as all of my gear is junky, and falling apart/doesn't work properly.

I want this thread to be kind of a general discussion about what you think I should be purchasing for my new loadout and why. I've already got a set of Multicam, some decent boots, and decent comms. My main focuses are my chest, waist, and knees in terms of gear. (I could also go for a new pair of boots, but it isn't necessary.)

Please give me some ideas and recommendations!

[Cloudyrains]

Stuff that you like and works for you.

nuff said.

[Sir Stubby Eyre]

On the comms issue. We, Camp R&R, bought 10 Trisquare radios about a year ago, in that year we have had trouble with 3 of them. The main thing is that they do not transmit any more. As a secondary problem the range is not as good as they advertise, I cannot reach from one end of the property to the other, about a mile, they advertised like 2 miles or so (I don't remember exactly, old age you know). I know that these where not the top of the line, but I thought that I would pass along my experience.

Stubby out

[Sir Stubby Eyre]

I had to go look, yes they are. TriSquare eXRS model # tsx100 http://www.trisquare.us/tsx100.htm

[Jester316]

The TriSquare radios transmit .5W of power. Watts of power = range. Legally, you cannot transmit more then .5W of power on FRS channels (however, good luck finding anyone willing to enforce that law). Add into that the signal bouncing off objects, and non-line of sight use, they are equal in terms of performance to cheap Motorola or Midland bubble pack radios. They only thing they have going for them is that they are on 900mhz instead of 400mhz. But this is also a drawback in that you can't communicate with anyone else who does not have a TriSquare radio.

[Catch22]

He said he already had decent comms....

I'd suggest a FLYEE or Pantac plate carrier. They both make good vests for a decent price.

[Diegunner]

I'm a fan of pantac but tell you the truth my condor stuff has lasted just as well and it's a good deal cheaper

[newboots]

If you want cheap yet good i went with a Task force one mopc it hasnt given me any problems

[ogrejager]

You know, honestly, you won't ever be able to make the right decision by asking people on the internet.

Go to a game. Look at a bunch of gear. Ask a bunch of questions. See what you like.

Buy that. This internet thing is sometimes given too much credit.

[Jerm_G]

There are stickys in the gear section that cover this issue. Read them and then do your own research. This question gets asked almost every other week. If you have spacific questions, you will get better answers.

[Jewish Ninja]

Get the Pantac EPC clone package. It can be had off rsov.com in any color/size you want for about $200 shipped. Comes with pouches as well.

As for boots, look for some Keens or Merril hiking shoes. Much lighter and very comfy.

[Sir Stubby Eyre]

Sorry about that Catch, I just scanned his message and saw "looking for info on gear....comms".

For knee pads. I have used several different kinds during construction and they all act about the same, but the more expensive = more comfort, they also last longer. Some advice on them would be to sew tabs or Velcro on your uniform so that they do not sag down your legs, also the straps they come with tend to bunch up and irritate the back of your knee area.

[oki-san]

Biggest piece of advice for gear is to try it for yourself. go find a tactical gear store if you can find one and check stuff out there or better yet, take ogrejagers advice and go to a game, mingle, introduce yourself and ask questions about gear.

The last thing you want happening is to hear a lot of great things about a piece of kit only to find out that your the one person on earth its not made for.