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We have covered Science Fiction Airsoft Guns and Airsoft Guns that Look Futuristic. It is time to round out your load out with some fantasy equipment. Afterall, wouldn't it be fun if you take out a paramilitary fast team with awesome spec ops tactics while cosplaying steampunk raiders? There could be a lot more to airsoft than just live action role-playing (LARP) SWAT, military, terrorists, etc. Zombies are a popular choice in airsoft now, but it doesn't have to be the only alternative choice.
In this series of articles, we are going to round out some cool gear that are fantasy-like, futuristic-like, or just oddball. Maybe they are even functional for airsoft! All these equipment are available off-the-shelf at your local or online stores.
If you ever join an MilSim airsoft game, you may be out in the woods for a while. You might need to navigate the forest to converge on your objective. If you are just playing a typical modern military load out, then you can use pretty much any modern compass. But if you have a fantasy or a futuristic load out, then consider some possibilities below.
Want a compass that would come out of a steampunk film, like Van Helsing? Try the Solid Brass Sun Dial and Compass (first photo). Going for a Star Trek look? The Davis Instruments Standard Hand Bearing Compass (second photo) will give you that look. But if you are going for a clean-room load out, the white Ritchie Explorer Compass Dial (third photo) gives you a load out that's closer to the Oblivion movie.
There are plenty of foam medieval swords on the market (see photos below), as it is an extremely popular children's toy. Nerf makes quite a few of them for Nerf battles. Wouldn't it also be cool to try fighting your way through hordes of airsoft players with a pirate scimitar. You can be Captain Jack Sparrow on the airsoft field.
Some many players wonder why you'd even consider using swords on an airsoft battlefield full of guns. I have seen them used quite successfully in an airsoft zombie game, where being touched means you turn into a zombie. A long sword, compared to tactical knife, increases your survivability. In addition, in some of these airsoft zombie games, zombie may have a longer spawning time when killed by a melee weapon vs. an airsoft gun.
SWAT uses ballistic shields in their operations. Airsoft players have airsoft versions of the anti-riot shields. Why not try a superhero shield or a medieval shield (see photos below)? It could be fun to shoot your way forward with an airsoft pistol while holding a form shield. They can keep you from being tagged by zombies, too. The toy shields are much cheaper than a fake ballstic shield as well. Just be sure to test their durability against airsoft BB's.
Of course, you can also use a real metal shield, instead of a foam shield. Then you can really see BB's bouncing in all directions. Just be careful you don't drop it on your feet.
Just searching for "watch with compass" on Amazone yields a number of intereting time pieces. They have multiple dials for various functions (see photo below). All the dials laid out in various pattern provide a steampunk sense. Any of these timepieces would give you a steampunk look that would fit into the recent Sherlock Holmes movies.
The prices of these timepieces are extraordinarily inexpensive. But you get what you pay for, because the compass on these watches do not work too well. But for steampunk cosplay, these timepieces fits the bill perfectly. Before getting onto the airsoft battlefield as a steampunk character, consider one of these timepiece jewelry to finish off your load out.
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