Something that both Nerf and paintball has in common is the need to be able to access spare ammo and equipment, but many players don't think too hard about setting themselves up to be able to access the spare darts or paintballs they need in a hurry, nor about how well they can be disguised to other players
So what do you need for a Nerf war? Well that depends on what you want to do. I'll cover paintball in a different post, but for now I'm covering Nerf. First of all, if you only use one style of blaster and one style of game then you probably only need one setup. Otherwise, it's good to have a variety of gear so that you can switch around between games. There are quite a few options to carrying spare clips and darts. Having ample supply of clips on you while using a dart blaster that needs the darts to be individually loaded, however, is pretty counter productive. I would suggest using a Nerf Ammo Bag kit.
They come in a few styles, with 50 camo streamline or whistler darts and hold plenty of darts to last you a game. The other upside for these, is that they can also store 8 standard size clips, or two 18 dart drum mags, so this could be a solution if you have a clip fed blaster and have some cover to use, as you will need to stop and open the bag, pull the clip out and load it. This can't be done as quickly as having the clips on your body, however.
This is where the Nerf tactical vest comes in. This would have to be the best all-round solution to most situations in a Nerf war. It comes with 12 darts and 2 standard clips, but can hold up to 4 clips, a spare side arm blaster, and has a zip pouch for anything else you might need (lights, capture the flag unit or even more darts). Using this means you could access extra clips even quicker than using a pouch, and everything stays secure. Though, it could slow you down by reducing your mobility, and is a bit counter productive if you're using a ghillie suit.
So, try going a little more light weight, and attach a Nerf bandolier to your blaster. While not offering as much storage as a tactical vest or pouch, it can still hold 6 clips and 12 darts, though could be quite bulky with the full 6 clips strapped on. Other than that, it's as lightweight as you can get. You could, of course, choose to use a blaster that already has spare storage, but in my experience that won't last if you get into a sticky spot.
If you live somewhere that amazon.com delivers to, here are the links to these handy items:
If you live in Australia, most times these can be found at major stores such as Big W, Toys 'R' Us, or Target.
hope this will get you geared up a little better for your next game! -Rolley
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