Is "Armor" Really Needed?

[Erennert]

Chicom Ftw? 3 highcaps for all day, + small water bottle, and maybe battery, and snacks.

[HeadlessChicken]

I would think "armor" depends on your playing styles and load out. I have an LAPD style SWAT vest which I gamed once, I still felt the hits but they didn't hurt. That was my very first game and I found it really made me sweat, it didn't hold my M4 mags very well, it restricted my body movement a little, and it added a bit (though not a whole lot) of extra weight. My second time out I used a universal chest rig which held my mags in nicely and it was a light setup, it didn't however fit my hi cap mags (pistol mag pockets were build for single stacked) though I've found a way around this and I really felt the hits which wasn't too bad since I wear BDUs anyways.

I liked my second setup, its very simple and it works for me. My first setup is more restrictive and limiting but ideal for protection. Two setups, 2 playing styles.

[kalnaren]

Originally Posted by CanadianM4

Uh...wow...I was just put to shame right there, lol.

And new players think we're full of shit when we tell them they need a good vest to play.

Granted, I carry more than necessary, but you will need magazines, water, and while not necessary, snacks are quite nice to have

[theguy]

Originally Posted by kalnaren

And new players think we're full of shit when we tell them they need a good vest to play.

Granted, I carry more than necessary, but you will need magazines, water, and while not necessary, snacks are quite nice to have

Yarr

I'm the same, Most games I only shoot less then 30% of the ammo i carry.

Usually at the end of the day, i still have half of my camel back, and a few power-bars left too.

But, its better to be prepared then hungry :P

[Slono]

I'm new to airsoft and I'm just in the middle of getting my gear in order. But to answer your question, armour is not needed. If you really wanted to, you could wear 5 t-shirts and a hoodie, huge cargo pants and a belt rig along with a camping backpack to store stuff. Its probably the cheapest alternative to buying a complete loadout, though you'd look like a funny person and you might get laughed at.

[ShelledPants]

Originally Posted by Slono

I'm new to airsoft and I'm just in the middle of getting my gear in order. But to answer your question, armour is not needed. If you really wanted to, you could wear 5 t-shirts and a hoodie, huge cargo pants and a belt rig along with a camping backpack to store stuff. Its probably the cheapest alternative to buying a complete loadout, though you'd look like a funny person and you might get laughed at.

Dude. Hysterical images...

[CanadianM4]

Originally Posted by kalnaren

And new players think we're full of shit when we tell them they need a good vest to play.

Granted, I carry more than necessary, but you will need magazines, water, and while not necessary, snacks are quite nice to have

Your not refering to me...Are you? Because I never said that you were full of shit.

I have the following gear:

-2 Hi-Cap Magazines for M4

-2 pistol magazines

-1 battery (I have 2, one is just in use in gun)

So...What good vest should I get, or should I just use a backpack?

[Danke]

This is a nice light rig.

http://ascmart.ca/product_info.php?c...products_id=62

These are a bit more $ but also a bit nicer.

http://ascmart.ca/product_info.php?c...products_id=54

http://ascmart.ca/product_info.php?c...products_id=53

Really your best bet is to check some of the rigs out at a local game. Some folks find they need a plate carrier and blast belt with every inch filled with various pouches. I know I'm that way since when I start a game I don't like heading back to the safe zone every hour for water or ammo but other folks won't deal with carrying that much weight all day.

I run a RRV myself with a Camelback clipped on the back and just about every spare inch fiilled along with a blast belt that's also full up..

[Blackthorne]

Originally Posted by CanadianM4

Your not refering to me...Are you? Because I never said that you were full of shit.

He is full of shit.



But it's good shit, and it all fits in his LBV.

[Con Murder]

When the game is a long one (3-10 hours) your goona need alot of equipment. If its skirmishes maybe a swat vest will keep you going till the next one. But over all its what will make you feel like a mutha f**kin Killa!

[ThunderCactus]

To each their own, whatever works for you, works for you!
I personally LOVE plate carriers, as long as it's the right one for me lol
Keeps my mags steady and moving with my body when I run so they're not hitting me in the gut. Provides well needed armor, not just from BB's, but from physical dangers on the field as well!

But for the record, the only vest I would ever even consider using full time again is the camelbak delta-5. That was a FANTASTIC vest

[airsoft newbie]

Me, personnally I just play in forests and stuff with friends so I wear a shirt BDU (looking for pants). I like it because it has lots of big pockets. I wear an under armour shirt underneath to keep the sweat away, and on top of that a t shirt.
If you are looking for a cheaper alternative than a vest, the shirt costs around $10-$30 and the pants about the same. The cheapest vest I found was $70. Also, the advantage with BDUs is that they help you blend in to your environnement, however you get less space than vest.

hope this helps.

[Mitchell12]

Originally Posted by airsoft newbie

Me, personnally I just play in forests and stuff with friends so I wear a shirt BDU (looking for pants). I like it because it has lots of big pockets. I wear an under armour shirt underneath to keep the sweat away, and on top of that a t shirt.
If you are looking for a cheaper alternative than a vest, the shirt costs around $10-$30 and the pants about the same. The cheapest vest I found was $70. Also, the advantage with BDUs is that they help you blend in to your environnement, however you get less space than vest.

hope this helps.

You wear a vest with BDU's knob. Bad Advice is Bad.

[Lerch]

Originally Posted by Mitchell12

You wear a vest with BDU's knob. Bad Advice is Bad.

He did say 'cheaper'...and what's cheaper then cramming mags in your pockets and chaffing?

[kalnaren]

Originally Posted by Blackthorne

He is full of shit.



But it's good shit, and it all fits in his LBV.

Sometimes I carry around a slighshot so I can fling shit around when I run out of BB's.