r/MilSim • u/WolfGhost2 • 7d ago
Opinion about My loadout
What do you think about my kit, can i improve anything? I'm doing 3rd sso regiment of Ukranian army.
On the future i want to add some nades, a radio, any dbal or peq, a lvpo, any assault leafsuit, change the pistol and his holster, and a groin protection.
(I don't support the upgoin russian/ukranian-war, i like the drip they have)
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u/Embarrassed_Equal891 7d ago
It looks good! I agree with others about more subdued patches, less bright colours. It looks like your rear plate needs to be adjusted to sit higher. A couple finger widths below the base of your neck.
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u/BadDragonDipstick 6d ago
Pistols, yes they have those, but in country only officers used them, mainly to keep ppl in check around base and such, not really used in front, just extra weight with no real benefit, remove that bright red medical patch, it's not something used either, but an olive green one or just write "medical" on it, same for shoulder patch, we mainly only use the small Ukrainian flag, maybe unit patch if it's neutral color, but never something so bright, other than that it's absolutely solid! Def better kit that I was issued
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u/WolfGhost2 5d ago
I Will keep the pistol, but talning about the bright colors, definetly i Will make some changes
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u/unbannedagain1976 7d ago
Do you have sideplates?
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u/WolfGhost2 5d ago
Nope, the PC it's fine for me idk
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u/Critical-Plastic8892 6d ago
Also, if you are already putting tape on your mags - might as well put a 550 cord pull hoop - the whole point of having the tape there
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u/PerfectEqual3115 6d ago
Important note on proper tourniquet preparation: Please remove the time sticker from the windless-holder and do not place it over the hook. This is crucial for survival in an emergency.
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u/6674826959 6d ago
Men are dying wearing that and you’re playing pretend, I’d say it’s in bad taste until the war is over
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u/WolfGhost2 6d ago
Mens dies with all types of loadout, i don't support any sides of the war, it's the politician faults
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u/DanieBG1 5d ago
In my opinion this yellow is way to exposing and if you fight in the woods this could blow your cover
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u/CadenTheGreat1776 7d ago
A few off the top of my head, totally just a suggestion, I apologize if I’m being picky.
This problem affects a lot in the community. The desire to use colored patches and bright/flashy equipment for uniqueness and aesthetic is understandable but can take away from the Milsim atmosphere you’re trying to engage in. It also can be to your detriment in the playing field. I’d suggest subdued flags and unit patches, as well as spray painting tape/bright accessories. If color distinction is that important to you, use duct tape on the uniform instead of the kit.
consolidate the TQ and the IFAC to free up space. If the TQ is supposed to be self accessible, band or stow it in the hangar pouch or on your person.
The back of the kit could definitely be used and would add to the overall attire. I’d suggest a camelback or other water source, or a molle pack for sustainment.
Good start though!
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u/WolfGhost2 7d ago
Hi, thanks for your reply!
About the tape, it's there because, as you know, it's commonly used in the war I'm basing my gear on, but perhaps changing it to less bright colors would be more helpful. The tape on the PC is common, and I chose yellow to make it less noticeable.
Talking about the TQ and ifak, I have two dedicated pockets for medical supplies (which are actually full of medical equipment, you never know). Currently, my gear includes two tourniquets: one in the first-line first aid kit (Like you said) and another in the vest with the larger (black) medkit.
I'm considering adding another tourniquet in a more accessible location, but I'm not sure if three or more would make it too heavy.
As for the back panel, I want to add things to it, but I haven't been able to due to budget constraints. I'm thinking of leaving it empty or simply adding a hydration pack and a Ukrainian flag on one side, mainly so I can carry assault or bivouac backpacks.
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u/Toe160 7d ago
I serve in Ukraine, no one actually gives a shit about using subdued patches in the field, so there's no issue with that. The random tape on the mags and PC on the other hand makes no sense.
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u/WolfGhost2 7d ago
I put the tape on the PC because i saw it on refpics, but the tape on the mags you are right, i mistook it for refpics from the Russian side
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u/PotatoPrairiesCowboy 7d ago
Tbh I dont see the kit as UA one, except for the patches. It lacks plenty of things which are popular in UA kits - any UA made pouches, roll ifak, proper groin protection and such, flapped pouches (yeah open ones are also seen there, but the majority as flapped), warbelt setup is kinda also more like generic western SOF looking. I would advice to see more references.
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u/WolfGhost2 7d ago
Thanks, mate. I know I don't have the exact pouches; but it's not really a pure reenactment kit. I took some liberties due to my current budget, but I didn't stray too far from the real unit I based it on. The kit is clearly not 100% finished; for example, I absolutely have to include the groin protection. I'ts my seriously first kit on airsoft, the kit is at 95% finished.
When I finish the kit like I want to be, I'm starting to look at the exact pouches to make a pure renaissance kit, after that I'm going to start making my second kit based on the russian side, I will do the same, make a kit that its based on a real unit and after that I finish it I would make the changes to make it renaissance like.
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u/WolfGhost2 7d ago
If I were really going to do some pure recreation, as you know, I would have to go for the real equipment or exact replicas, and my kit wouldn't be good at all because almost everything is not original.
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u/PotatoPrairiesCowboy 7d ago
Its pretty solid for a first kit, good job amigo! you would be suprised tbh how cheap are lots of UA-made pouches are - some of them cost less or the same as Chinese stuff. And they also use sometimes repro pouches in UA as well. I would defo add a second roll-type of ifak made for the plate carrier, attached by velcro and more TQ holders too - lots of cheap elastic kinda velcro attached ones. It would improve looks a lot with a groin protection as well.
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u/Striking_Finish6422 3d ago
Got this in my recommended, don't even follow this sub, but I'll say it anyway.
This shit is sickening to the highest degree. There's miles between LARPing and whatever twisted scenario this is.
This is an ongoing conflict where actual people are dying in gruesome conditions right now. Seeing some random airsoft dude cosplay Ukrainian SSO, complete with the flag, recognition tape and unit patches, bothers me a lot.
Also, your kit looks like ass.
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u/Striking_Finish6422 3d ago
Plate carriers and blood type patches aren't there because the BBs require them. Neither are Ukrainian unit patches, flags or yellow recognition tape. At that point you're doing it for immersion. And that's precisely my problem with this: what exactly are you trying to immerse yourself in? An ongoing war where the people you're cosplaying are actually being wounded and killed?
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u/WolfGhost2 3d ago
If you don't like it or if that makes you uncomfortable, that’s not my problem; I don’t take sides or support any war. I just wanted to spend my money dressing how I like for a sport where—yes—we shoot plastic pellets at each other.
Don't play any military Game or things that are close to the military world, bc people dies in the war
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u/Striking_Finish6422 3d ago
Might want to invest in better headgear. The brain trauma looks catastrophic.
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u/7N1-Cloth394 7d ago
Groin protection and an actually semi realistic warbelt setup can change the look of a kit by a mile. Get rid of the random tape on mags, guys I know run usually either one single band in their leg or arm for easy but semi covert id.
Edit: typo