Matt's milsim essentials 1-8: 8 m-4 AEGs.

Bring a buddy. Comradery is the greatest comfort.

You can throw in a pen and paper for taking notes(or doodles), and a map of the AO of your milsim you are attending

I used to do these when i was in the Army. i was also a medic in the army, so had a first aid kit or IFAK. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND ONE!!!! The essentials aren't like the army ones with a tourniquet, but it includes ace wraps (2), triangle bandage (2), Roller Gauze (2), SAM Splint (reusable splints that meld to what you shape it as, 1 long and 1 short), and BANDAIDS AND NEOSPORIN. Also, if you are prone to blisters, be sure to bring moleskin or stockings....yes pantyhose. These can assisst with chaffing and trust me, your feet are your most important asset in these events and if they go down, so do you.

Bring some humility, you don't know who your teammates are going to be (some maybe ex military or LE) and try to be respectful to everyone (this includes your teammates, enemy players, role-players, and cadre/admin personnel). For footwear, have good ankle protection (sprain ankles suck) and according to what I heard in the military, it takes 1 to 2 weeks to break in a pair of boots depending on how much time you spend wearing them (blisters suck). Change out wet socks as often as possible because wet socks causes wet feet which can cause blisters (happened to me in basic). Do NOT forget some form of hearing protection and hearing loss is usually permanent.

This was helpful 😊 thanks Matt I’ll send this to my guys who are just getting into Milsim

About the breaking in of boots, dont think you can get away without it, you will very quickly start feeling warm spots on the balls of your feet, and your heel, that is going to be uncomfortable at first, slowly ramping up In pain, untill boom you take off your boots and there is a big ass blister, or an abrasion from a popped blister. Also bring spare parts of thick socks, and change them every 2 or so hours, or if they get wet.

This will come in handy when I'm actually able to afford it

Wearing a thin pair of socks along with thick wool socks help fix blister problems with shoes and boots :)

Most important one imo is 'correct mindset'

The way you pulled out the "Rule" papers! LOL

Curious why no basic first aid (supplies and training)? Band aids, aspirin, foldable splint as a basic. A real TQ, sling, bandages for real emergencies. If someone slips and falls, slits open an arm, leg etc... sure you can call a "no duff" and wait for real help... but if you are able to treat yourself or others quicker, all the better.

You forgot trash bags. Have somewhere to leave your trash when you have to camp or if you’re just sitting around snacking and not moving. Can also help keep your gear clean and dry if there’s rain

hand warmers and extra snacks/food I found were the deal breakers for me when I went to a milsim OP back in 2015. Super cold and was soaked to the bone thanks to trudging through a swamp. Didn't have any food and I was shivering to hell and back.

Me sees milsim stuff Also me: Bill C-21 will cancel all Canadian milsim players and milsim if not stopped

Everyone’s m4: Me: I have scar h

The desert locust are in no way, shape, or form anti fog goggles.

We have changed your #4 at our milsims, death rag is replaced by a yellow reflective vest. Our marshals and staff wear the orange reflective vest.

Matt: Wear comfortable solomans Me: Wearing jungle boots 😕

extra pair of socks AND a couple T-Shirs, i get mine wet pretty fast lol, even during winter...

I’m going to my first milsim soon so this is perfect

Footwear: Military combat boots. Good enough for the military, good enough for milsims. Hydration bladder should be mandatory. Water is a must, no matter where you are. Ear pro is really not a necessary since it's part of a milsim event. But if you must have some, some basic ear plugs will work. Dead rags/ dead lights are common sense. I have dead lights that flash red, and dead rags as a back up. Watches, which can be had for a buck or two, can be found at a dollar store. Weather gear, should be common sense. Batteries: Always carry spare lipos for guns, and power banks for rechargeables. Basic multi tool, multi allen key set, and duct tape, and knife should be something everyone should always have at all times. Compass and map reading skills makes the milsim go easier. MREs are a great option and they are delicious. First aid kit. Never know if you might need one, either for yourself, or someone else. Skills on how to properly pack your gear and know where all pieces of your gear is at all times helps as well.

I haven't play Milsim yet and I can't wait to play

this is like my dad telling me everything that I need to know before I go hiking>

Missed opportunity to make "da-rules" book

C'mon Matt well all know part of it is looking cool as well! ;)

Thanks matt

continue the top ten aegs with your airsoft colleagues

Tactical bug zapper & sun screen!

Man I really wish i had airsoft stuff around me, I REALLY wanna start doing it but again…none near me and I don’t have any buddies interested in it XD

When I first heard him say about hydration bladder, I had for the longest thought he was thinking a lag bag catheter

i would bring a lighter for the end a a strap on your backpack or something that frayed.

speed loader for sure

and dont forget to bring more food or snack

READ THE RULES and maybe the pre-game briefing can be a few hours shorter!

First Aid Kit.

hey Matt don't we need some snacks?

preview of the ARES kel tec rdb and a review of the Dytac SLR B15

evike matt the airsoft equivalent of Jesus

You can find revision on Amazon for a decent price

"#1 footwear" well there goes my jesus impersonation kit

Can you guys do a video on the Canadian bill c-21 as it can end airsoft/paintball in canada. It would really help to get the word out, and it can help others in other countries if their gov gets the same idea.

First aid kit

my #1 would be snacks

Zip ties. To attach things that duck tape can't

#4: Does anyone make one of these that is compact, easy to deploy, easy to repack, and will last for a whole weekend? I've used the EF dead rag shown three or four times, and I love the convenience... but I hate the fact the deploy and storage tab will rip off the dead rag itself in short order. The fabric of that dead rag is deliberately thin (to allow for good compression and easy storage) but it makes it woefully inadequate to standing up to any kind of long-term use. Between the hook side of the velcro tearing it up and simply pulling on the tab to deploy it, I have yet to have one last more than a couple of days.

Boots, Hand Sanitizer, Toilet Paper, Cigarettes, water, no particular order.

What is a good backpack you run for milsim events? Looking at American Milsim events and need a backpack.

Hey Matt what do you think is the best holster for the airsoft smith and Wesson m&p 40 ?

I read the tacsop and it says photo id what does it mean by that does it mean a government photo id

What about toilet paper? Hehe

Hey um just a thought, what about tp?

speedsoft essentials?

Matt can you pls do a video on how to build the we Apache sd3 Gbbr. I’m new to airsoft and don’t know how to build them

hey matt, i want to buy a pdw type airsoft gun that is under $250 but i can’t seem to find any? can you help me out with this?

I have a question are you allowed to bring medication to most milsims or do they make you register them before because I take two types of allergy medication

I only have one issue with this list... I hate electrical tape! it's to dirty and leaves a ton of sticky residue every where it goes. I'd prefer gorilla or duct tape but tape is definitely a good peice of kit👍

Footwear....just in general.... for Airsoft is imperative. Can't tell you how many guys I see just wearing sneakers 😬

Secound

If anyone knows where to get that shirt

2nd

GERNADES

#6 does not apply to texas right now

I don’t use m4 I use Kalashnikov

Hey matt

Arma 3 irl😲😲

Matt do you know that airsoft can be banned in Canada

Hey I know you wont see this but... Your website said $100 and above free shipping right? If I order outside of the US is the shipping still free? Please awnser I want to buy an airsoft gun

Why y’all not sell to nyc

Is there an age limit for a milsim

Talk about the airsoft ban in Canada.

Speedsoft next.

How about a snack or two

IFAK

Been playing for 8 years and now finally thinking of doing milsim events. Do you need a tent, sleeping bag or something (or rather how necessary are they?)? I think other than that I got all the boxes checked.

Why are polarstars so expensive

1:38 me at 14 wearing size 13 shoes :| (I use these btw)

Matt's top LMGs?

#whocaresifyourfirst

how much?

lets start off with 200$ boots lol

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I think you should have included deodorant and tissues!

Bring a bottel of water

Toilet paper 🧻

Knee pads.

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Don't ask for Jet or Leah's Milsim essentials cause nobody cares anymore.