Airsoft Action - 10th Anniversary Edition

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FAVOURITE LOADOUTS
you roll it all together it means that we have greater
choice, at better prices, with quality gear designed
for airsoft use! Although there are items of clothing
and gear where “only real will do” for some, the
fact is that we can have pretty much anything our
hearts desire if we search hard enough; from boots to
helmets, gloves to socks, UBACS and combat pants,
TDUs, plate carriers and comms… you name it and it
can be had if you know where to look!
And of course, that’s BEFORE we even get to
“historic airsoft” where the growth in availability of
an understatement, but then I have had the benefit
of time! My personal collection ranges from WWII
“Pacific USMC”, through an entire “Nam” era
collection that’s big enough on its own, 1980s British
Cold War, and into modern day! There’s complete
A-TACS AU and FG loadouts, ATP and MTP, Tri-colour
and Multicam, DPM and DDPM all tucked away - and
that’s before I get onto my “contractor” and OPFOR
gear… what is my favourite you may ask, and I would
answer my simple OPFOR setup!
A simple yet decent chest rig and a minimal set of
belt order with a holster is my basic requirement for
this, along with a good pack if ‘m going
to be out longer. Some good eyepro
(in my case the Australian
brand BLUEYE), black
First tactical combat
pants, a decent
gear for the re-enactor market has opened up further
different directions for airsoft loadouts…
I am known as a bit of a “gear magpie” and
having played on numerous teams over the years,
with numerous different loadout requirements, to
say that I’ve built up a sizeable collection would be
set of boots, First Tactical gloves, and of course my
favourite “Team Three Stripe” Adidas tops!
Coming back to this simplicity again I found it
immediately more comfortable and, in turn, I can
be more “switched on” when I start playing. I’ve
spent time discussing this with friends locally and it
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