Packing for a 24-hour Scenario Paintball Game
by Rick Wloch on May 17, 2007

I am frequently asked one simple question by new players: What should I bring to a 24-hour scenario paintball game?

There is not a simple answer, but I can provide a general guideline that may be helpful. As for me and my team (Team Lightning Force), it seems the more years we play paintball, the more equipment we cannot live without. Currently for a group of six guys going to an event, we usually will fill a cargo van and a pickup. Over the years we have really come to like our creature comforts.

Let’s start with the basics: (My Preferred Order of Importance)


  • Money
  • Toilet paper (It seems like every field will run out of this by Sunday. They also work as napkins.)
  • Baby Power (Sweating in the woods can cause you to chaff.)
  • Paintball Goggles (and Fog Treatment)
  • Paintball Marker
  • Air Tanks (CO2 or Compressed Air)
  • Loader
  • Barrel Condom
  • Paintball Vest or Harness with Pods
  • Boots/Cleats
  • 2-3 Pairs of Pants
  • 4 Pair Undies
  • 5 Pair Socks
  • 4 T-Shirts
  • 2-3 Jerseys or Light Camo Jackets
  • Personal Hygiene Products (Toothpaste, Soap etc.)
  • Credit Card (If you get in a pinch because you forgot something, the credit card can save your bacon.)

This is all you need to get you through the weekend.

Other Important Extras:


  • Paintball Gloves
  • Extra Boots/Cleats
  • Extra Marker
  • Marker Parts and Tool Kit
  • Extra Air Tanks
  • Extra Goggles
  • Extra Loaders
  • Bandanas (Double as towels and rags.)
  • Paper Towels
  • Radios
  • 2 Flashlights
  • Extra batteries for Loader, Marker, Goggle Fan, Flashlight, and Radios
  • Folding Chair
  • Tent
  • Lantern
  • Easyup tarp
  • Sleeping bag
  • Air Mattress
  • Grill
  • Paper Plates and Utensils
  • Cooler
  • Food (Reduces your costs.)
  • Snacks (Try fruits and something salty like pretzels to replenish the salt you lose when sweating.)
  • Gatorade or Water (Stay away from soda.)
  • Folding Table (Great for working on your marker.)
  • Duct Tape or Electrical Tape
  • Garbage Bags (NEVER leave a mess at a field. Plus, the garbage bags can double as ponchos.)
  • Rain Poncho (If you don’t care for the “garbage bag style&rdquowink, rain ponchos or garbage bags are also great for keeping you and your paintball gear dry.)

Some items may vary from event to event but this list is what we bring to most of the tournaments we attend. Always check with the field to see what type of facilities are available.

I hope this helps all the newer scenario guys out there. I’m Rick Wloch from Team Lightning Force and I’ll see you in my sights.

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