It's easy to look at a full loadout — uniform, plate carrier, helmet, pouches, boots, gloves — and feel like you need to buy it all in one order. You don't. Most of our regular customers build their kit up over several orders, and it's honestly the smarter way to do it.
Start With the Core Pieces
A uniform and something to carry gear on — a plate carrier or chest rig — covers the basics for your first game or event. Everything else can wait.
Add Pouches As You Figure Out What You Actually Carry
You won't know exactly what you need until you've played a few times. Maybe you realize you want a dedicated med pouch, or you're always running out of mag storage. Buying pouches one or two at a time as you figure out your actual usage beats guessing everything up front.
Layer In Boots, Gloves, and Headwear Next
These matter, but they're rarely the difference between a good and bad first game. Add them once the core of your loadout is sorted and you've got a feel for what you're missing.
Save the Expensive Pieces for Last
Helmets and premium uniforms like the VKBO Winter are easier to justify once you know you're sticking with the hobby. There's no rush — a bare-bones loadout still gets you on the field.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will pieces I buy later still match what I bought first?
If you stick to one camouflage pattern across orders, yes — check our EMR vs Multicam guide if you haven't settled on a pattern yet.
Is it cheaper to buy everything in one order?
Not necessarily — buying only what you need as you need it usually means spending less overall than guessing at a full kit up front.
What should I prioritize if I can only buy one thing right now?
A uniform. Everything else layers on top of it, and it's the one piece every loadout needs regardless of role or style.
Final Thoughts
A loadout built over a few orders, based on what you actually need, beats one bought all at once based on guesswork. Start with the basics and add from there — browse the full collection whenever you're ready for the next piece.