The holiday season is just around the corner, and if you’re looking to surprise a paintball enthusiast with the perfect Christmas gift, we have you covered! Whether you're shopping for an experienced player or a beginner just getting into the sport, there’s no shortage of incredible paintball-related gifts that are sure to make them smile from ear to ear. We've compiled some of the best paintball gifts you can get!
1. Protective Cases - Preventing Damage from External Sources
Every paintball player NEEDS protective cases for their gear. Keeping your paintball gun, loader, air tank, and goggles is paramount to your paintball experience, and it makes you gear last a lot longer too. Protective cases are made for almost every piece of gear you can get, and can start as low as twenty dollars. Brands like Exalt, HK Army, and Infamous make cases for may different items, and all of them are super affordable.
2. Paintball Air Tank Protection - The Specifics
Paintball air tanks need a little extra protection, specifically the threads and fill nipple. Thread protectors and nipple covers significantly prolong the lifetime of an air tanks regulator, and helps to prevent any dirt, debris or moisture from entering your air system. In doing so, this also prevents any unwanted materials from going into your paintball gun. On top of that, there are also protective covers for the tank itself that will help prevent any dings, scratches, or other physical damage the bottle can sustain. Tank covers can be as protective as you want them to be, but if you like the minimalist look, then the HK Army Tank Tape and Infamous Tank Tape is a great way to go. Mentioned above, Infamous, Exalt, and HK Army make plenty of accessories to further protect your air system.
3. Microfiber Cloths - All Shapes, Sizes, and....Bags?
Microfiber cloths are arguably one of the most essential pieces of gear a player needs. Whether they're wiping off old hits, cleaning the core of their paintball marker, or using them as a tech mat, they are needed at ALL TIMES! We have plenty to pick from and in different sizes. Our collection of microfiber cloths is extensive, with a few different brands having a ton of different designs and sizes readily available. We also have the Versatile Microfiber Bag, which is perfect for every gearbag, and can help if there's any broken or oily paint around. Speaking of microfiber bags, the JT Goggle Bag is an ultra-affordable drawstring microfiber bag that can be used to keep a goggle in, and can double as a cleaning cloth.
4. Tools and Maintenance - Tank Tools, Allen Keys, Grease and Oil
Everything here is a must-have for any paintball player, no matter how experienced they are! Every paintball gun uses hex keys, Allen Keys, whatever you want to call them, and Planet Eclipse has the BEST set of them. The Planet Eclipse Hex Key Set has a balled tip at the end if you need to go in at an angle. As for other tools, tank tools are definitely a must have as they provide incredible quality of life features! The ability to remove air in your bottle, swap out o-rings, swap out burst disks, etc. is just extremely handy. HK Army's Regulator Multi-Tool and H2K's Ultimate Tank Tool are the best in the business and constantly sell out, so snag one fast! Lastly is going to be paintball marker oil and/or marker grease. Whichever you need for your paintball gun is dependent on the gun itself, but having both of these on hand is never a bad idea. Planet Eclipse Oil and Grease are the most used, and last you a long time!
5. Barrel and Goggle Accessories - Safety and Cleanliness
Safety is paramount, and barrel blockers are the last line of defense. Exalt Bayonets and HK Army Ball Breakers are super-durable barrel blockers that have a spike built-in, making it so the misfired paintball never makes its way out fully. This ensures everyone is safe and sound! If you happen to break any paint, then you're going to need a barrel cleaner! HK Army has two to choose from; the Barrel Blade 2 and the Strike Swab. One of them has two fuzzy ends, and the other has a squeegee end for better cleaning. As for your goggles, the ultimate accessory is KleerVu Anti-Fog Cleaner. If your goggles take a hit in the middle of a match, you're going to need to clean off that paint! Simply get your Anti-Fog Cleaner, spray your lens, and wipe off that nasty hit with a microfiber! Now you can see clearly and acquire targets a lot faster when you get back out to play!
6. Gearbags and Backpacks - Transport Your Gear with Ease!
Paintball gearbags and backpacks don't have to be humungous, bulky, heavy, or expensive, but transporting your gear to the field needs to be easier! For a much more affordable option, Planet Eclipse makes the GX2 Holdall Gearbag, which is basically a reinforced duffle bag. Having a separate pocket near the back allows you to keep some gear away from the main storage area, like dirty cleats or an air tank. If you need something larger, then the HK Army Expand 35L Backpack is a great choice. Having the ability to expand the main storage area means you can carry more gear with you! You also have the ability to wear it like a backpack if that's your thing. The best part about these smaller gear bags is that you do not have to use them for paintball if you don't want to.
7. BFPGear Exclusives - The Shameless Plug
It was bound to come to this, but we also have some stuff you can only get from us! We have a large collection of JT Stretchy Soft Shirts that are super comfortable, breathable, make for a great extra layer in the cold weather, or are great to wear when it's hot outside, these shirts rock. We also have some designs available so you can represent the best team in the world, San Diego Dynasty! Since we're on the topic of Dynasty, we also carry an exclusive JT ProFlex Frame with a limited quantity of 750 in the world! Grab one if you're finishing up a ProFlex build, if you're a Dynasty fan, or if you'd like to collect one! The last gift idea we have covers all of your bases, and is less than $40! We made an HK Army Stocking Stuffer that comes with a little bit of everything: Personal Dynasty Microfiber, KleerVu Anti-Fog Lens Cleaner, Clutch Denim headband, BFPGear Air Freshener, HK Army Barrel Blade 2, and an HK Army Ball Breaker. All of the designs and colors are chosen at random, just to give you a heads up. But this the best valued gift you can get for the holidays! If you can't decide on anything to get, you can always get a Gift Card. Stop by one of our retail locations (Extreme Paintball or Sac Paintball), or get an e-Gift Card today!
Closing Remarks
It doesn't matter who you're shopping for, whether it's someone that is just getting into paintball or someone that goes every weekend, every single one of these gifts are great for paintball players!
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Happy holidays from us here at BFPGear.com, and may your paint be accurate!
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