| In any sport, proper gear, outfitting and other | | | | may be used as an alternative. |
| accessories are always necessary. Gear and | | | | 4. Squeegees are also recommended equipment |
| accessories not only ensure the safety of players but | | | | for players when out on the paintball field: but cotton |
| they also allow the player to be comfortable. Gear is | | | | rags may also be used to wipe off any paintball hits on |
| needed to perform a safely and effectively. In paintball, | | | | the body. |
| some gear and accessories should be considered | | | | 5. First-aid kits must also be part of the |
| before you actually play the game. | | | | equipment. Accidents and injuries are sometimes |
| 1. The most important gear needed to play | | | | unavoidable and it is better to be safe than sorry. |
| paintball is the paintball gun which is used to fire | | | | 6. Other tools and gear may be beneficial once a |
| paintball at opponents. There are many paintball guns | | | | player gets used to the game. He may find that |
| to choose from. They come in various sizes depending | | | | screwdrivers, tweezers, pliers, and even cotton swabs |
| on the needs of any player. | | | | would come in handy. Spare batteries for the guns |
| 2. A player must have a paintball masks as they | | | | should also be considered. |
| are required in playing since they ensure the safety of | | | | This gear and accessories are necessities for paintball |
| players. Paintball masks are not just ordinary masks | | | | players. Some fields do not allow players to play the |
| but are masks are specifically designed for paintball | | | | game if they are not wearing the proper clothing, |
| games. An extra mask would serve as a replacement | | | | shoes, etc. Players must always consider their own |
| should you need it. | | | | safety as well as the safety of other players. |
| 3. Proper clothing is needed when playing paintball. | | | | Protection of the eyes is a priority when playing |
| The clothes need to be heavy-duty and the colors are | | | | paintball. All players must observe the safety rules and |
| usually those known as "camouflage". Players are also | | | | policies set by the field to allow them to have an |
| required to use shoes intended for running since | | | | enjoyable and danger-free game. |
| paintball requires a lot of running but heavy-duty boots | | | | |