My kit
This is the exact kit I play with and film in – a Wolverine MTW Inferno running on HPA, Pyramex eyewear with an anti-fog fan, a FAST helmet, UF PRO combat shirt and a Yakeda chest rig, plus the cameras I record every game with.
An HPA (high-pressure air) replica is fed from a tank through a regulator instead of a battery-driven gearbox. That gives very consistent shots, a crisp trigger and easy FPS tuning – at the cost of carrying a tank and needing a way to refill it, which is why the compressor and tank regulator are on this list too. If you are just starting out, an AEG is simpler – see the budget loadout.
01 / 05
My primary and my first HPA rifle. Tight, solid build straight out of the box – I run it at 1.15 J with 0.30 g BBs. Budget for a 7.4 V battery (it goes in the stock tube and is not included) and a shorter muzzle device.
Read my reviewTakes the 800 psi coming off the tank down to the low working pressure the MTW engine needs, and lets me dial power up or down with a hex key. Compact enough to stay out of the way on the bottle.
Read my reviewHalf-litre carbon-fibre bottle filled to 300 bar. Carbon is much lighter than steel, and one fill gives over 2,000 shots – a full game day for my style of play.
Read my reviewThe first pressure stage: drops 300 bar in the bottle to a safe 800 psi output and carries the fill port, burst disc and gauge. Mine was installed and pressure-tested by OPFOR Armory – worth having a shop do this part.
Read my reviewReinforced braided line between regulator and rifle. Consistent airflow, no kinks, and it survives being dragged through bushes. 80 cm leaves enough slack to route it from a tank pouch.
Read my review02 / 05
My eye protection: sealed goggles with an anti-fog lens that accept a prescription insert – a must for me because I wear glasses. With the fan kit pushing air inside, they stay clear all game.
Read my reviewThe best ~$20 I have spent on gear. Magnetic hoses blow air into the goggles; on one charge it ran four hours and still showed green, and turbo mode clears fog in seconds. Other players say it is completely silent.
Read my reviewCoated steel mesh, only 48 g, rated to 500 fps, with a memory-foam nose bridge that moulds to your face after a couple of games. Worn over the edge of my glasses, it feels like it is not there.
Read my reviewBreathable multicam-tropic balaclava made specifically for airsoft. One elastic size – it fits nicely under my size S/M helmet and pairs perfectly with the Fortis mask.
Read my reviewActive hearing protection that cuts loud noise above 82 dB but amplifies quiet sounds – a real-life "sound hack" for hearing footsteps. 2×AAA for ~350 h, NATO plug for a PTT, mounted to my helmet rails with ARC adapters.
Read my reviewThe foundation of my head setup: ~800 g ABS shell, ultra-high cut so the EARMOR headset fits underneath, side rails, NVG shroud for a camera and a dial at the back for a quick, tight fit.
Read my reviewCloth cover that matches the helmet to the rest of my camo, kills shine from the shell and adds loop panels for patches.
03 / 05
All-rounder pants built as a system: PolyCo ripstop with stretch panels where you bend, CORDURA-reinforced knees with pockets for the 3D knee pads, a 3D lower-back pad for a sturdier fit and boot hooks so the legs never ride up when crawling.
Strap-free pads that slide into the knee pockets of the P-40 – nothing to adjust, nothing slipping down mid-game. I picked the Cushion version: soft memory foam for long periods kneeling behind cover (the Impact version suits hard drops). Only fits UF PRO pants with knee-pad pockets.
Light, packable softshell for cold mornings and night games: windproof, water-repellent outer, fast-drying 37.5® lining and breathable mesh side panels so you don’t overheat on the move. Comfortable from about 5 to 25 °C. UF PRO is replacing Gen.2 with a new generation, so remaining sizes are limited.
Hands and fingers are where BB hits hurt most. These are thin enough to keep trigger feel and do fast magazine changes, and cheap enough to replace when they wear out.
Light Gore-Tex mid boots: waterproof, comfortable from day one and supportive on uneven ground like quarries and forest slopes.
Under-belt that locks the P-40 pants in place so they don’t slide when you carry weight. Magnetic Fidlock buckle, removable stiffeners to tune support, and a hook-and-loop face that doubles as the inner belt for a battle-belt setup – while leaving the lower back free to breathe.
3-in-1 belt with PALS webbing for a pistol holster and dump pouch – it carries weight on the hips instead of the shoulders.
Light crossbody chest rig for magazines and radio. Much cooler than a plate carrier in summer while keeping everything I need in reach.
04 / 05
Budget red dot that holds zero well. I run it on a tall riser so it lines up with the magnifier and sits above the scope cam.
Read my reviewFlip-to-side 3x magnifier behind the red dot for spotting players at distance – flip it away for CQB.
Read my reviewFinally a riser that is high enough: about 40 mm tall, so I get a heads-up position with helmet, mask and goggles on. The matched set keeps the red dot and magnifier perfectly aligned. Two solid pieces of metal at a budget price.
Read my reviewAffordable dual-band radio for team comms. Plugs into the EARMOR headset via a PTT, so callouts come through clearly even with ear protection on.
Simple earpiece and push-to-talk for the Baofeng – the budget way to get hands-free comms if you do not have an active headset yet.
Cleaning rod and brushes for the inner barrel. A clean barrel and bucking mean consistent hop-up and accuracy – part of my routine after muddy games.
Read my reviewOffset mount that puts the weapon light on a 20 mm Picatinny rail where my thumb can reach the switch.
Not a costume piece – real first aid. Many fields are remote and accidents happen away from the game too; it weighs nothing to carry.
Crank-style loader for refilling magazines fast in the safe zone between rounds, without spilling BBs.
Prescription frame that clips inside the V2G goggles. This is how I play with corrected vision without wearing glasses under sealed goggles.
Replica M300 light (133 g on my rifle) for bunkers and dark CQB rooms – fields like BoinoPole have dim interiors where a light is essential.
Read my review05 / 05
My go-to scope camera: aluminium IP64 body, built-in 20 mm rail mount, 4K30 or 2.7K60 (I recommend 2.7K60). Best value for quality I found, and the camera most of my gameplay is filmed with.
Read my reviewUpgrade pick for helmet POV: stronger low-light performance and stabilisation than the Action 4, and the same quick-release mounts.
Read my reviewMy rifle "selfie" camera, facing back at me (about 117 g with the mount). The magnetic quick release makes it a one-click install, and a dive-case cover protects the screen from BBs.
Read my reviewFast enough for smooth 1080p60 and 4K recording for hours. I use 128 GB in my scope cam – format it to FAT32 for the RunCam.
Read my reviewEvery field chronos you before the game. With an adjustable HPA regulator, this is how I check my power at home and stay under the joule limit.
Read my reviewFills my 300 bar HPA tank at home, so no more trips to a dive shop. Start the fan first, watch the temperature and let it cool – that is all it takes to use it safely.
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