Prior Preparation is vital to success!

Combat Op - Kit List

A quick guide to the minimum kit we recommend you bring to a tactical airsoft event.

One Day Events

Essential Kit

Combat Ops like a lot of other tactical events require you as a participant to be self sufficient for the duration of the event. Typically you will need to carry or have easy access to all the equipment and supplies needed for an extended period of time. 

There are many things to take into consideration when getting kit together for any op so we have put together a list of the bare necessities you will need to be remain combat effective on the event as well as some recommended kit. 

 
The most important equipment is your Safety Kit. Make sure the safety kit you use is comfortable to wear for long periods of time.
  • Eye/Face Protection
  • Hearing Protection (highly recommended)
  • Uniform/Clothing – Check if there are uniform requirements for the event you are attending.
  • Boots with ankle support
  • Dead Rag (Piece of red cloth approx. 30cm x 30cm)
To be effective on the battlefield you will need to be able to carry your gear. Again think about comfort, sometimes a heavy plate carrier is not right for the role.
  • Chest Rig/Plate Carrier
  • Belt Rig/Battle Belt
  • Holster if carrying a side arm
  • Assault pack to carry other equipment.
  • Helmet (recommended but not required)
  • Knee/Elbow protection (recommended but not required)
Being able to communicate with your team effectively will give you a massive advantage on the battlefield. Co-ordinating forces and relaying intel to friendly units can be be the difference between victory or defeat.
  • Communications & Headset (Baofeng UV-82 dual band radio has always been a safe bet.)
  • Smart phone 4G/5G capable (required if you want to access Ares Game application and team intel groups)
  • Notepad and pen/pencil
  • Dead Rag (Piece of red cloth approx. 30cm x 30cm)
  • Spare batteries for comms
  • Power-bank for smartphone
Obviously you need something to fight with, but it is just as important to bring the right kit to keep your weapon effective as much as anything else.
  • Primary Weapon + Mags
  • Secondary Weapon + Mags
  • Ammo/Loader
  • Spare batteries/gas for weapons
  • Spare ammo for weapons
Sustainment kit basically includes everything you need to keep you operational physically. Factor in the weather, is it going to be hot, cold, wet, humid etc.. and swap kit accordingly.
  • High calorie/energy food (ration packs are great for this)
  • Water bottle/Hydration pack. Recommended to consume min 3L a day.
  • Cold Weather Gear (check the weather)
  • Wet Kit like a set of Gore-Tex or a poncho and some dry bags/ziploc bags to kit your other kit dry.
  • Basic first aid kit for battlefield boo-boo’s

Two Day Events

Essential Kit

Events over multiple days or overnight require mostly the same kit as a single day event just more of it. The only main additional considerations are sleeping kit.

Again these are the bare necessities you will need to be remain combat effective on the event as well as some recommended kit. 

 
The most important equipment is your Safety Kit. Make sure the safety kit you use is comfortable to wear for long periods of time.
  • Eye/Face Protection
  • Hearing Protection (highly recommended)
  • Uniform/Clothing – Check if there are uniform requirements for the event you are attending.
  • Boots with ankle support
  • Dead Rag (Piece of red cloth approx. 30cm x 30cm)
To be effective on the battlefield you will need to be able to carry your gear. Again think about comfort, sometimes a heavy plate carrier is not right for the role.
  • Chest Rig/Plate Carrier
  • Belt Rig/Battle Belt
  • Holster if carrying a side arm
  • Assault pack to carry other equipment.
  • Helmet (recommended but not required)
  • Knee/Elbow protection (recommended but not required)
Being able to communicate with your team effectively will give you a massive advantage on the battlefield. Co-ordinating forces and relaying intel to friendly units can be be the difference between victory or defeat.
  • Communications & Headset (Baofeng UV-82 dual band radio has always been a safe bet.)
  • Smart phone 4G/5G capable (required if you want to access Ares Game application and team intel groups)
  • Notepad and pen/pencil
  • Dead Rag (Piece of red cloth approx. 30cm x 30cm)
  • Spare batteries for comms
  • Power-bank for smartphone
Obviously you need something to fight with, but it is just as important to bring the right kit to keep your weapon effective as much as anything else.
  • Primary Weapon + Mags
  • Secondary Weapon + Mags
  • Ammo/Loader
  • Spare batteries/gas for weapons
  • Spare ammo for weapons
Sustainment kit basically includes everything you need to keep you operational physically. Factor in the weather, is it going to be hot, cold, wet, humid etc.. and swap kit accordingly.
  • High calorie/energy food (ration packs are great for this)
  • Jetboil or similar to heat water/food (The KombatUK Cyclone Stove is a great choice)
  • Water bottle/Hydration pack. Recommended to consume min 3L a day.
  • Cold Weather Gear (check the weather)
  • Wet Kit like a set of Gore-Tex or a poncho and some dry bags/ziploc bags to kit your other kit dry.
  • Basic first aid kit for battlefield boo-boo’s
Nights get cold here in the UK most of the year and chances of overnight rainfall are high. Consider where you will be sleeping on the event, will it be in a building or under the trees? What’s the weather forecast?. Here we will look at the absolute minimum as a guide.
  • Thermal Roll Mat (create a barrier between your body and the ground)
  • Sleeping Bag System (again weather dependant, light bag in summer, heavy bag in winter)
  • Bivi bag to keep sleeping bag dry.
  • Basha or Tarp and bungees/paracord to make a rain shelter