Gear up,stay safe,play longer.
Buying guides for paintball markers, masks, air systems, loaders and protective gear, plus a full airsoft section, starting with the way you play: woodsball, speedball, scenario or milsim.
Find gear by how you play
Protection first, then the marker or replica, air, loader and the kit around it.
Paintball markers
Mechanical, electronic and pump
Masks & goggles
Paintball masks and lenses
Air systems
HPA tanks, CO2 and fills
Loaders & paint
Hoppers, pods and paintballs
Protection & clothing
Jerseys, pants, pads and gloves
Airsoft
Rifles, pistols, gas and protection
Beginners & fields
First games, rentals and rules
Bags & maintenance
Gear bags, cases and cleaning
Know your setup
- 01
Airsoft Eye and Face Protection: A Buyer Checklist
Airsoft protective products vary in coverage and fit.
- 02
Airsoft Pistol Types: Gas, CO2 and Electric
Airsoft pistols differ by power system, magazine, controls and maintenance.
- 03
Beginner Paintball Marker Buying Checklist
Choose a first marker by matching its action, propellant, maintenance and included parts to the field where you play.
- 04
Can Airsoft Goggles Be Used for Paintball?
Do not assume that eye protection marked for airsoft is suitable for paintball.
- 05
Can You Wear Glasses Under a Paintball Mask?
Some paintball masks have room for glasses and some do not.
- 06
Duffel vs Compartmented Paintball Gear Bag
An open duffel offers a flexible main space, while a compartmented paintball bag separates selected equipment into dedicated areas.
- 07
Gravity vs Electronic Paintball Loaders
Gravity-fed and electronic loaders use different feed mechanisms and parts.
- 08
How Do You Choose Paintball Jersey Size?
Choose a paintball jersey from the exact maker's size chart, then check how it fits over the layers and pads in your setup.
Paintball & Airsoft questions, answered
What standard covers airsoft eye protection?
ASTM lists Specification F2879 for eye protective devices for airsoft sports. Check the product’s exact labeling and documentation.
Read: Airsoft Eye and Face Protection →What are common airsoft pistol power types?
Product listings commonly describe gas, CO2 and electric models. Check the exact manufacturer specifications.
Read: Airsoft Pistol Types →Should I buy a mechanical or electronic marker first?
Compare the controls, power source, maintenance and field rules for the specific model before choosing.
Read: Beginner Paintball Marker Buying Checklist →Are airsoft goggles and paintball masks the same?
No. ASTM lists separate specifications for airsoft eye protection and paintball eye, face and head protection.
Read: Can Airsoft Goggles Be Used for Paintball? →Can prescription glasses fit under a paintball mask?
Fit varies by glasses and mask. Check the product maker's compatibility details and test your own frame.
Read: Can You Wear Glasses Under a Paintball Mask? →Does a paintball gear bag need a tank compartment?
Bag layouts differ. Follow the tank maker's storage directions and check how the bag secures equipment.
Read: Duffel vs Compartmented Paintball Gear Bag →Eye protection first, always
Masks and goggles are compared only when they meet the standard for the sport, and we say which standard applies.
Each guide says who the gear suits, who should look elsewhere, and what to check before you buy.
Brands cannot buy a review or a spot on a list. Partner codes save you money; they never decide what we recommend.
Prices are dated, codes are updated across the site at once, and pages are revised when a product, standard or rule changes.
The paintball and airsoft gear index
- 01Paintball markersPaintball markers for beginners, woodsball, speedball and pump play, plus barrels and upgrades.3 pages
- 02Masks & gogglesASTM-rated paintball masks, thermal lenses, fit and anti-fog, plus airsoft eye protection.7 pages
- 03Air systemsCompressed air (HPA) tanks, CO2, cylinder sizes and pressures, hydro testing and filling.4 pages
- 04Loaders & paintGravity and electronic loaders, pods and harnesses, and paintball grades and storage.4 pages
- 05Protection & clothingPaintball jerseys and pants, chest protectors, knee and elbow pads, gloves and cleats.3 pages
- 06AirsoftAirsoft rifles (AEG, gas and HPA), pistols, sniper rifles, BBs, batteries and airsoft protection.3 pages
- 07Beginners & fieldsYour first game, rental versus own gear, field rules, chronograph limits and what to buy first.3 pages
- 08Bags & maintenanceGear bags, marker cases, squeegees, lube, o-rings and marker maintenance.3 pages