help me with a new loadout!

Im trying to get a list of the things i need to make my new load-out, Im going after a standard US soldier set up. Im looking at a pantac force recon land vest in tan, and i just got some hard knuckle gloves, new standard issue boots, and i already have a ACU combat shirt and pants so id like to stay with tan or coyote brown. my question is what all do i need to make a legit load-out, and where can i get it? thanks guys.

Shop around on here or check out local army navy stores.
you can also try evike or other air soft sites.

only thing i recommend is avoid rothco boots. I bought some about a month ago and they are nearly worn out

mwilson wrote:Im trying to get a list of the things i need to make my new load-out, Im going after a standard US soldier set up. Im looking at a pantac force recon land vest in tan, and i just got some hard knuckle gloves, new standard issue boots, and i already have a ACU combat shirt and pants so id like to stay with tan or coyote brown. my question is what all do i need to make a legit load-out, and where can i get it? thanks guys.

I have a Pantac Chest rig for sale if your interested.

Well, aside from the vest, if your going for the soldier look your going to need a Helmet. There are a number of different helmet styles out there, but Your going to be looking for a MICH 2000 or possibly a MICH 2001. Or you could just rock a boonie or ball cap and save yourself some money.

Your going to need a camelback of some sort, and camelbaks are pretty much neccessary for the summer months. Recommend you get one that will attach to your plate carrier. Kind of a pain in the <CENSORED> to refill, but personally, I hate having straps and shit hang around me and fall off and stuff.

Again, if your going for looks, you will need some knee pads. I hate knee pads and never wear them if i dont have to, but thats just me. If you want some thought, try Alta superflex knee pads.

Dont forget your eyewear. Revisions or Oakley M frames are a must. Can be pricey if you use them for only airsoft. I wear mine around as well. Look better than most people cheap sunglasses and ballistically rated. Screw you guidos! huzzah!

Your vest is going to need a variety of pouches to include mag pouches, utility pouches, a dump pouch, and a first aid kit. Now a lot of people will say you dont need all of this for airsoft, and you sometimes dont, sometimes it really is just for looks. But if you want it get it, I know I use all of my pouches for airsoft, even though some people think its excessive. Stuff falls out of pockets, and I dont like things banging on my leg anyway. In my vest I keep spare ammo, speed loaders, spare batteries, some granola bars, dead rag, spare radio, maps, gps, etc.

In the end it all comes down to you and what you want, also if you are on a budget, look here on the forums for some gear, economy is tough and people are always selling things. Usually you can find some good stuff on here.

Just my .02 cents, but what do I know. Im probably the biggest gear guy on the forum.

Depending on your size, i've got like 3 pairs of ACUs that are small-short that I don't need. I also have 2 pairs of Vibram boots that I dont need. They issued me a lot of stuff and I end up only needing so much. The boots are used but trust me they can take some beating. One pair survived all through basic, I've ran, rucked, crawled, and walked on ankle deep water and still no breach. Depending on my orders and when they'll let me go home, I can give you my extra issued stuff for free if you can hang around in a month. I also have a Camelbak they issued me that I am debating if I would give it away and I never used it so idk.

flipa wrote:Depending on your size, i've got like 3 pairs of ACUs that are small-short that I don't need. I also have 2 pairs of Vibram boots that I dont need. They issued me a lot of stuff and I end up only needing so much. The boots are used but trust me they can take some beating. One pair survived all through basic, I've ran, rucked, crawled, and walked on ankle deep water and still no breach. Depending on my orders and when they'll let me go home, I can give you my extra issued stuff for free if you can hang around in a month. I also have a Camelbak they issued me that I am debating if I would give it away and I never used it so idk.

What size are you flipa? Im lookin for some boots.

Asia7th wrote:What size are you flipa? Im lookin for some boots.

I normally wear 9.5 shoes but the way the size you the boots is all weird so you'll have to try them on.

flipa wrote:

Asia7th wrote:What size are you flipa? Im lookin for some boots.

I normally wear 9.5 shoes but the way the size you the boots is all weird so you'll have to try them on.

allright thats my size anyways.

flipa wrote:

Asia7th wrote:What size are you flipa? Im lookin for some boots.

I normally wear 9.5 shoes but the way the size you the boots is all weird so you'll have to try them on.

I've got a lot of combat boots from my dad, and all of the are bigger then the size says

in tennis shoes i wear a 11.5 and in combat boots i wear a 10.5



@Asia... i have a tone of boots ranging from like 7.5 or 8 -10.5 (jungle boots/od green, leather blk, and desert boots/tan) if you are interested...

Twitch wrote:Well, aside from the vest, if your going for the soldier look your going to need a Helmet. There are a number of different helmet styles out there, but Your going to be looking for a MICH 2000 or possibly a MICH 2001. Or you could just rock a boonie or ball cap and save yourself some money.

Your going to need a camelback of some sort, and camelbaks are pretty much neccessary for the summer months. Recommend you get one that will attach to your plate carrier. Kind of a pain in the <CENSORED> to refill, but personally, I hate having straps and shit hang around me and fall off and stuff.

Again, if your going for looks, you will need some knee pads. I hate knee pads and never wear them if i dont have to, but thats just me. If you want some thought, try Alta superflex knee pads.

Dont forget your eyewear. Revisions or Oakley M frames are a must. Can be pricey if you use them for only airsoft. I wear mine around as well. Look better than most people cheap sunglasses and ballistically rated. Screw you guidos! huzzah!

Your vest is going to need a variety of pouches to include mag pouches, utility pouches, a dump pouch, and a first aid kit. Now a lot of people will say you dont need all of this for airsoft, and you sometimes dont, sometimes it really is just for looks. But if you want it get it, I know I use all of my pouches for airsoft, even though some people think its excessive. Stuff falls out of pockets, and I dont like things banging on my leg anyway. In my vest I keep spare ammo, speed loaders, spare batteries, some granola bars, dead rag, spare radio, maps, gps, etc.

In the end it all comes down to you and what you want, also if you are on a budget, look here on the forums for some gear, economy is tough and people are always selling things. Usually you can find some good stuff on here.

Just my .02 cents, but what do I know. Im probably the biggest gear guy on the forum.

thanks for the info. I'm looking at a pantac force recon land style vest, a question i have is that whats the difference between a land style vest and a mar. style vest? also I'm quiet a big guy so does anyone have a large pantac force recon vest i can try on for size? also what are the differences between the MICH 2000 and the MICH 2001? ps i'm also the kind of guy that's going to have one of everything on his plate carrier, i like to be prepaired for d@#m near anything

The difference between the MARCIRAS and the LAnd version are the way the cumberbund attaches to the vest. Otherwise they are the same.

A Mich 2001 has cutouts around the ears so you can wear PEltors or some sort of comms headset with it. A Mich 2000 does not, the shell continues to about the middle portion of the ear, although it sticks out a little bit so you theoretically can wear comms under it if so desired, however it is very uncomfortable.

Twitch wrote:The difference between the MARCIRAS and the LAnd version are the way the cumberbund attaches to the vest. Otherwise they are the same.

A Mich 2001 has cutouts around the ears so you can wear PEltors or some sort of comms headset with it. A Mich 2000 does not, the shell continues to about the middle portion of the ear, although it sticks out a little bit so you theoretically can wear comms under it if so desired, however it is very uncomfortable.

which west style would you suggest for a big guy like me?

Honestly either one will be fine, practically the same vest. Just make sure you get the right size, which for you is probably a Large.

Twitch wrote:The difference between the MARCIRAS and the LAnd version are the way the cumberbund attaches to the vest. Otherwise they are the same.

A Mich 2001 has cutouts around the ears so you can wear PEltors or some sort of comms headset with it. A Mich 2000 does not, the shell continues to about the middle portion of the ear, although it sticks out a little bit so you theoretically can wear comms under it if so desired, however it is very uncomfortable.

Peltor comtac 2's actually fit fine under a mich 2000 the 2001 was mainly designed to accommodate the bulkier comtac 1 units.