Equipment Thread

**Lee** · 08-10-2003, 05:49 PM

doc_Zox: just want to add something for everyones fyi. a person is already dehydrating when they get thirsty. urine clarity is a measure of fluid level, but not a good way to go about gauging dehydration.

so, drink whenever you can whether you're thirsty or not.

dry lips, mouth and sometimes headache are all indicators of dehydration also. watch for these. also, skin should spring back when gently pinched (like on your arm). if it goes back to shape slowly, you need water.

i'm a nurse and wanted to throw that out for everyones safety.

**H.K S.O.C.O.M.45** · 08-15-2003, 08:06 AM

go lee

HAy thanks i new bout the skin thig but i ddi nt no bout the headache thing thanks ..

OH ya and my thig if your gonna go to a scenrio gam the most important thig is (drum role) a ride ya a ride cuz i cant drive (well not legaly )

2. if its allowed smoke grenades

3. i no this sounds stupid but bring a laser pointer beacuse when the nite game comes ( i have doen this at nite games before ) if you think you no were the enamy is poitn the laser there and if you no there isnt a tree there than theres a good chance that thats the opposition if you hitting somthin solid (ya i no it sounds stupid but hay it works)

**f3rr3+** · 08-15-2003, 02:50 PM

Please dont add unnessary (sp?) stuff because 1) smoke grenades are not alowed so its irelivant 2) Laser pointers are not alowed either because of potential eye hazard so please keep this simple because this is for all the new comers to scenario paintball and i wouldnt like them to spend money on something they wont be allowed to use.

**Tack** · 08-15-2003, 08:23 PM

Smoke Grenades are allowed on a game to game basis, depending on what field or promoter is running the game. Some places will allow them, some will not. However the only ones that are allowed are the non flamable ones. I believe they are called cold smoke. Anything that must be lit to activate is usually not allowed.

The best thing to do about things that are allowed and not allowed is to check with the rules of the game. If they are not posted on the web, call the field and ask. The last thing you want is to buy 100s of dollars of stuff for the game, and find out that you can't use them.

I have also found a nice way to keep my face and lips moist during play in the heat. It sounds kinda nasty but it works. useing your cammel back, take a drink of water but do not swallow. Spit the water straight into the mouth guard area of your mask. The spray will get your lower face wet and cool you down. Plus the rest will drip out of your mask onto your chest and cool you off. Don't do it if you only have a fuew sips of water left however. You don't want to spit out something that you may need to keep you going.

The best thing I have found for long scenario/big games where you plan to stay in the field for a while is to find a pod carrying system that will take the weight off your hips and distribute it evenly. I do not have one of the COPS 911 vest yet, but once I get the money saved up I am getting one. If you can not afford something as nice as that. Look at your local military surplus store. Right now I use a black tactical vest that I have hooked onto my Redz pack. It works nice for weight distribution and has enough pockets and pouches to let me carry what I need.

**Jeff_PbDaddy** · 08-15-2003, 10:34 PM

I suggest baby wipes. They are much better than spit when you are trying to clean up on the field.

Not to mention, they are really nice after eating airport bar hot wings at 2 of 3 flight connections! I hope I don't have to explain that.

I'm also making some cool PWDs. Watch your step!

Jeff

**Esh** · 08-16-2003, 02:48 PM

Oh yea, don't forget the baby wipes, you may laugh at the though using them on the neither regions but if you ask any soldier that has spent more than three days in the field without a shower, you'll find that this is a god send.

This is what I bring.
Paintball guns main and backup
Air tank, this is the only thing I don't have a backup for
Hoppers main and backup
Masks main and backup
Barrel covers about five
Couple squeegees
Pods 10 each
Barrel kit (this has to have been though up by a scenario player because they are just a perfect fit for a scenario player)
Radio, I like to pretend I have a use for it.
NVG, I like to pretend it works well enough to use at night.
Field cloths, Gloves (got to have at least a pair),BDU top and bottom, enough socks, shirts, and underwear to change out every 4 hours, socks are 2 hours.
Field shoes 2 pair
Street cloths for the ride home.
Tent, 10'X12', I use this by myself, I can keep all my stuff inside it comfortably without worrying about it getting wet.
Tent heater, mornings are cold when you've been in a warm sleeping bag
Sleeping bag, it gets cold at night.
Lantern, not only does it get cold at night but it also gets dark, Duh
Air mattress with pump, the ground usually isn't comfortable and mats don't work.
Pillow, no brainer here, just took a six games to figure out I needed one.
Battery powered alarm clock, don't want to be late for the start of the morning session.
Folding table
Two folding chairs, either someone else ends up in one or I put to much gear in one to sit on it.
Food, it's what's for dinner.
Water, I might bring a soda or two but water keeps you going on the field.
Cooler, cold water is much tastier than warm water.
Tools and parts.
Extra set of batteries for everything.
Extra flashlight batteries.
The three tapes, Teflon, Duck, and Electrical. If one of these three can't fix it, it can't be fixed.
Mole skin, saves blisters.
Leatherman, 1001 uses and still counting.
Lighter, portable fire is good.
Camelbak, don't drink the water you find on the field, bring in water to drink.
Watch, got to know what time your mission starts and ends
Pen, I find this helps out more than you would think
Flashlight also seems to help out more than you would think
Pod filler, almost forgot about these things, I just started using one and they work great. They help you get back out onto the field quickly. Open a bag dump it in and just start filling pods.

Even though I've played my fair share of scenario and big games I'm still experimenting with new stuff trying to see what else comes in handy. I've started looking into some of these new synthetic cloths like Coolmax that are suppose to be better than traditional materials.

**Jeff_PbDaddy** · 08-16-2003, 07:00 PM

Dude, CoolMax ROCKS!!! I wear a CoolMax t-shirt under my vest on duty. Its a life saver in this heat.

And you got it right, just ask the guys in Iraq about baby wipes. They're not just for butts any more.

I've built several PWDs this week. Very loud and very dependable.

I also got confirmation of being on TK's team.

Jeff

**f3rr3+** · 08-20-2003, 07:45 PM

The three tapes, Teflon, Duck, and Electrical. If one of these three can't fix it, it can't be fixed.

if one of those tapes cant fix it it isnt broken my friend :P

**f3rr3+** · 08-20-2003, 07:46 PM

oh yeah this thread should be sticked if any moderator comes across it

**Esh** · 08-20-2003, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by f3rr3+

if one of those tapes cant fix it it isnt broken my friend :P

you've never seen me break stuff before.

**f3rr3+** · 08-20-2003, 08:21 PM

hehe i'll have to take your word on that... if i had the money id build a house using nothing but ducttape to hold stuff together :P no nails screws nothing lol

it may not work but itd be intresting i wonder what kind of stress ducttape can hold

**Albinonewt** · 08-22-2003, 06:51 PM

Four 2 1/2 million candle power halogens on stands with remotes and a proximity detector....

You do the math.

**Jaasper** · 08-30-2003, 12:12 AM

Few things I usually take along with me.....

- Marker (or 2 or 3. And spares etc..)
- Mask (Extra Lenses, I have V-Force so tints for night and day play.)
- Head Cover Of Choice (Flex fit team hat in my case)
- Air Tank (4500 88ci Stubby, less trips to refill.)
- Good Multi Bore Barrel set. (Never know what kind of paint you will be shooting/conditions.)
- Pads/Pods Etcs.. (Something to carry pods in.)
- Pod Loaders (We used one of these last time we went out and WHOA!)
- Gun stand (Keeps tables free, outta mud, easy to load. PVC + Foam Instant gun stand.)
- Good Pair of Suspenders (to keep everything up.)
- Lots of Pockets.
- Pen/Paper
- Money (For New toys, Emergencies)
- Water (~5 gallons for a weekend)
- Food (Rasins and banannas. Lots of potassium. No Cramps.)
- Chuck Box (To keep Dry goods/cooking supplies in. Cooking Utensils, Spices, etc..)
- Assorted Pots and Pans (Mmmm Brownies...)
- Drinks (gatorade, sodas...)
- Stuff to eat and drink out of
- Fire (matches, lighter.)
- Wood (Camp Fires are nice and not all fields have wood you can scavenge)
- Ice (to put in ice chest with food)
- Ice Chest
- Water Igloo Cooler (To keep Water Cold In)
- Battery Power Fan. (Have a combo Fan/Light that works nice.)
- Something to sleep on.(Inflatable Mattress)
- Something to sleep in.(Tents)
- Sleeping bag. (A pillow is nice)
- Ground Cloth (Tarp under tent. Good place to take muddy stuff off.)
- Tables (2 at least. One for gear, one for food prep/stove area.)
- Chairs (2 at least.)
- Radio (weather reports)
- Mosquito Repellant of choice.
- SunBlock (Sunblock, Sunblock, Sunblock! Even wearing long sleeves, its good for top of the ears and back of the neck.)
- Tools
- Assorted Tapes. (duct, teflon, electrical)
- Camp Stove.
- Lights (for on and off field)
- Propane (stove and lights)
- Rain Gear.(even if its suppose to sunny and clear.)
- Clothes (Warm and Hot weather stuff. Gets cold at night depending on time of year.)
- More Clothes (More clothes, never can have enough socks or underware if its rainy/muddy out on the field.)
- <A HREF=http://www.geocities.com/fhyamaia/paintball/viper_2.html>Reason #1 to bring extra clothes</A>
- Camel Bak ( Or whatever, having water on the field is nice.)
- Boots (Good Pair of waterproof hiking boots is always nice. No combat boots)
- Shoes (Something to wear off the field)
- Tarp or some kind of awning. (Good to keep sun off and gives you a nice dry place in rain. Our Team has a 20'x20' canopy that really nice.)
- 2 way Radios (Keep in touch on the field with teammates among other things. Like how you want your steak done.Comes in handy on the trip down too, finding each other in campground/convoying on the way down.)
- Shovel/Tools (In case of getting stuck in mud/digging firepit)
- Laser Pointer (Depending on the fields. We can use them down here. (Texas) Great for pointing stuff out at night. Works well with night vison. Point out to everyone else the spot you think you see something.)
- Compass (There are some big fields.)
- GPS Gear ( Go out and walk the field the day before and waypoint all the objectives.Buildings etc. Usually marked off on the field maps.)
- Spray Bottles (cleaning maskes etc.)
- Paper Towels
- Handy Wipes (Potta Potties nuff said.)
- Battieries
- Medication (allergies meds, Spare Contacts/Glasses, Etc..)
- Spare Car Keys (In a safe place)
- Misc.. (stuff I forgot to add)

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