Does someone in your life love airsoft, even taking their hobby to competitive play on the airsoft field and filming their engagements for a personal channel?

If you know someone that really loves airsoft, here are some great gift suggestions - they all make great airsoft gifts, and you can find most of them right here online or in our airsoft store near Chicago.

1. Field gear (knives, entrenching tools, flashlights, fire craft accessories, etc.)

Every airsoft player that competes in formal airsoft events or MilSim engagements needs field gear, which is basically any accessory that can be used in the field: either for light, to make a fire, to set camp, or make tools, for communications and first aid, and so on and so forth.

There are all different sorts of field gear, but generally speaking, there’s some common ground between field gear and camping supplies. Airsoft players routinely carry:

• Lanterns and flashlights
• Lighters, matches, cooking fuel
• Camp kitchen utensils and mess kits
• Radios
• First aid kids
• Knives and multi-tools
• Shovels, hatchets, and entrenching tools
• And more.

Any of these things would make a good gift for an airsoft player.

2. Tracer units

Tracer units are really cool muzzle devices that are perfect for playing airsoft in the dark or in low light conditions. Basically, you attach them to the airsoft gun’s muzzle (you need to fire special BBs with them) and when you shoot, you can see where the airsoft BBs go - similar to how incendiary tracer rounds appear when fired from real firearms.

Tracer units are exciting and fun to play with, but they have very useful applications, too. You can better see where your shots are landing, shoot without sights or optics, and lay down more effective suppressive fire.

3. A tool kit

Airsoft tool kits enable players to make quick adjustments in the field, to field strip or clean their AEGs or gas blowback airsoft pistols, and more.

Plus, having a toolkit on hand is a hedge against the unknown. Being prepared with the right tools can turn a day that would otherwise have been wasted into a small diversion before getting back to the field.

4. A GoPro camera

Some airsoft players film their excursions and forays on the airsoft field. These players need durable digital recording equipment, cameras that can be dropped and jostled, and which are waterproof, dustproof, and just generally reliable.

The GoPro Hero is pretty much uncontested when it comes to filming the action of outdoor and extreme sports like airsoft. GoPro cameras feature advanced stabilization technology that makes video look silky smooth, even when the person filming is moving all over the place.

5. Ghillie suits, camouflage apparel, and accessories

Not all airsoft players will wear the same camouflage - some will wear uniforms - but some players, like snipers, will be well served by camouflage clothing and accessories.

Consider a ghillie suit that will provide near unparalleled concealment in wild terrain. Also, consider modern patterns such as Kryptek, Mossy Oak, and Realtree. They don’t have a “military slant” but they are highly effective in the brush.

6. Tactical vests or gloves

There’s no airsoft player out there that wouldn’t appreciate a new tactical vest or pair of gloves. A tactical vest gives a player a place to store and arrange all of his or her airsoft gear and accessories.

A pair of heavy gloves with thick palms and extra knuckle protection is also a great gift, as they can protect the hands from abrasion and injury when engaged in a match.

7. Chronographs

Chronographs are devices that are used to measure the muzzle velocity of an airsoft gun. These make great gifts for airsoft players for a few different reasons.

One is that airsoft guns must be “chrono’d” before a match, so players can check their guns to make sure they’re legal for play before hitting a match.

The other reason is that some players like to customize their airsoft guns to give them a performance boost by adjusting hop-up components, springs, cylinder heads, and motors. A chronograph makes a great gift for these players because it will let them check the results of their handiwork.

8. Morale patches

Airsoft players love morale patches, which are typically made of embroidered fabric or PVC with a hook and loop backing. These morale patches can be used to personalize packs, vests, gear bags, hats, and even airsoft gun cases.

9. Airsoft ammo, speedloaders pouches, and gas canisters.

Are they exciting? Not really, but every airsoft player uses airsoft ammo, speedloaders, pouches, gas, or batteries, so at the very least they make thoughtful airsoft gifts.

10. A new airsoft gun!

Finally, a new airsoft gun can make a great gift for some players - as long as you know what to get. Airsoft guns are highly personalized and what might seem like a thoughtful gift might not be paired well with a player’s preferences.

Come Visit Our Airsoft Store

Our airsoft store near Chicago is conveniently located in Buffalo Grove, IL and we carry most of the airsoft gifts mentioned here. Take a look through our website and if you want the full experience, come visit us in person. We’ll help you pick the perfect airsoft gift for the airsoft player in your life.