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| Paintball Tank and Loader Cover |  When a paintball player sets out to conceal himself
using camouflage, there are several items that are
needed. Of course, the player will require a set of
old BDUs or other set of camouflage clothes. Shoes
that blend into the surrounding foliage are also
suggested. Face paint can also be employed to disguise
any exposed skin with colors that will blend into the
environment. A player is also required to wear a face
mask and goggles. There are several companies that
offer these essential items in camouflage patterns.
The air tank, that holds the propellant for the
marker, can also be concealed by using a camouflage
paintball tank cover. With all these accessories properly
applied a paintball player may consider himself
invisible. But wait, even with all this camo, there is
still something missing.
Half of camouflage is breaking up the silhouette of
common objects. The perfectly straight barrel of a
paintball marker sticks out like a sore thumb when
placed in a completely natural environment. There are
no straight lines in nature. Also, on most models, the
barrel will be black, which also stands out in a
natural setting. Worse yet, the barrel could be
glossy. Nothing will get you marked faster than a
shiny weapon when you are trying to hide in the brush.
Luckily, there are products and techniques that can
help out with a shiny barrel. One option is to take a
piece of fine sandpaper and scuff the barrel to the
point that it is no longer glossy. This is somewhat
effective, but will make your marker look shabby.
Probably the best option in barrel camouflage is the
all purpose Paintball rifle wrap. When applied the
camo wrap will not only break up the silhouette of
your straight barrel, but also mask it's shine if it
is glossy. This way, if you are playing speedball, and
have no need for intensive camouflage as you may in
woodsball, you can just take it off. |
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