Having the basics is a given when you plan to play paintball. But did you know that it is the simple things that count before the game even begins? Sometimes those little toolbox accessories are all that are needed to complete a paintball game. So what should your toolbox include?
8 Toolbox Must-Haves
1. Oil: Weather challenges can cause your gun to need oiling. So be sure to keep a small can on hand, and be sure to get the oil recommended for your gun.
2. Spare Mask Lens: Mask lenses tend to get blurry or scratched. If your vision is impaired, change them, as this can really affect your game.
3. Squeegee: Carrying one on the field is enough during a game, so why not bring a replacement if anything goes wrong? It saves time for playing rather than looking for a squeegee.
4. Cupseals and reserved O-rings: O-rings and cup seals can be easily damaged and this will wreck your paintball gun so it is a must to replace the cupseal before this happens.
5. The Gun Manual: There are times when your gun has to undergo “intensive surgery” in the middle of the game. If that time comes, and it needs to be disassembled, the manual can make it easier to put it all back together.
6. Reserve Batteries: some guns require batteries to function. Wouldn’t it be a waste of time if your batteries died in the middle of the game?!
7. Allen Wrench: If you did not get a set of Allen wrenches when you bought your gun, purchase a set from a hardware store and keep them handy.
8. Equipment “First Aid” Kit: While there may be a team available to do first aid when something goes wrong, it makes sense to carry an equipment first aid kit. Spare safety “gadgets” such as a mask, gloves and pads will make sure that you are always protected so you can enjoy a worry free paintball game.
