Military tips
Tips on how to choose tactical boots, what to bring to Riflemen's Union exercises, how to dress in layers in winter and what you need to start playing airsoft. You will find all the gear in Military gear and equipment.
Tactical boots are worn for 8–12 hours a day in training, on duty and on long marches, so a wrong choice costs you blisters, sore knees and a ruined exercise. This guide explains what to look for and how to break boots in. FighterShop.lt has supplied footwear to the Lithuanian Armed Forces, Riflemen's Union members and police officers since 2010, so the advice comes from real use.
Getting ready for your first Lithuanian Riflemen's Union exercise and not sure what to pack? We have put together a list of what you need for a one-day exercise, what to add for an overnight one, and how to stay comfortable outdoors in any weather. FighterShop.lt has supplied footwear to the Lithuanian Armed Forces, Riflemen's Union members and police officers since 2010.
In winter you get coldest not while you are moving but when you stop: a warm, sweaty body cools down fast. That is why for winter exercises and hikes you dress not in one thick garment but in several layers you can take off and put back on. This guide explains the layering system and how to keep your head, hands and feet warm.
Airsoft is a team game played with replicas that fire 6 mm plastic BBs. You do not need a soldier's full kit for your first game, but without a few items you simply will not be allowed onto the field. Here is what to buy first, what you can borrow and what is worth adding after a few games.