What to Bring for a Paintball Day

A paintball day needs more than markers and paintballs. You also need spare safety gear, team markers, shade or rain cover, food, drinks and a simple setup for registration. This checklist helps you buy and pack the items people often forget until they are already at the field. Confirm which equipment the venue supplies before shopping, especially masks, coveralls, air cylinders and paintballs.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Party tentqty 2
Foldable tablesqty 6
Folding chairsqty 36
Buffet tablesqty 3
Waste binsqty 4

Sports equipment

Paintball markersqty 30
Paintball masksqty 30
Protective coverallsqty 30
Breast padsqty 30
Glovesqty 30
Air cylindersqty 30
Paintballsqty 3000
Team ribbonsqty 40
Conesqty 20
Whistlesqty 3
Spare glassesqty 4
Towelsqty 30
Rain ponchosqty 35
Sunscreenqty 4
Insect repellent sprayqty 3
Ice packsqty 12

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 50
Reusable platesqty 40
Cutlery setsqty 40
Serving spoonsqty 6
Scissorsqty 3

Kitchen

Coolersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 3
Cutting boardsqty 3
Bread knivesqty 3
Pliersqty 4
Serving plattersqty 8

Equipment

Bluetooth speaker
Power banksqty 3
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3
First aid kitsqty 2
Flashlightsqty 4

Decorations

Team flagsqty 6
Name badgesqty 35
Pensqty 12
Safety signsqty 6

Cleaning

Bucketsqty 3
Broom setsqty 2
Washing-up tubsqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- White bake-off rolls - 36 pieces
- Whole wheat bake-off rolls - 24 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 36 pieces
- Beef burgers - 30 pieces
- Vegetarian burgers - 6 pieces
- Chicken satay - 2,5 kilo
- Vegetarian skewers - 12 pieces
- Herb butter - 3 tubs
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Back ham - 1 kilo
- Chicken breast topping - 1 kilo
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Onions - 2 kilos
- Pickles - 3 jars
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 3 bottles
- Garlic sauce - 2 bottles
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Tortilla chips - 5 bags
- Salsa - 5 jars
- Snack mix - 4 bags
- Popcorn - 3 bags
- Muesli bars - 40 pieces
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Bananas - 30 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 5 bottles
- Ice tea - 5 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 6 bottles
- Still mineral water - 12 bottles
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Beer - 72 bottles
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Ice cubes - 12 bags
- Salt - 1 tin
- Pepper - 1 can
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Butter - 500 grams
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Trash bags - 40 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 3 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 4 bottles
- Cleaning wipes - 3 packs
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Paper tissues - 6 packs
- Bandages - 2 boxes
- Gauze pads - 2 packs
- Disinfectant - 2 bottles

Tips

Plan at least one spare mask and a few extra pairs of protective gloves for a group, because damaged or poorly fitting gear can stop someone from playing. Confirm sizing and equipment quantities with the field before buying.
Bring two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then add more for the rest of the day. Use coolers for chilled drinks and thermos flasks for hot drinks; reusable cups reduce the amount of waste at the reception area.
Pack food that can be served quickly between games: sandwiches, snacks and separate vegetarian portions. Take enough reusable plates, cutlery and serving spoons for every participant, plus a small buffer of five to ten extra settings.
Prepare for both rain and sun. Pack rain ponchos, sunscreen and insect repellent, and use a party tent to keep the reception and buffet dry or shaded; check the forecast again the day before.
Separate field equipment from catering supplies when loading transport. Keep paintballs, air cylinders, masks and protective coveralls together, while cutting boards, bread knives, towels and ice packs stay in a clean food-and-refreshment container.

Frequently asked questions

How many paintballs do I need per person for a paintball day?: The required amount depends on the venue, game format and playing time. Ask the field for its recommended number before shopping, then keep a small reserve rather than buying an exact quantity.
How much food and drink should I buy for a paintball day?: Plan one substantial sandwich portion and two snack portions per person for a full day. Start with two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then add drinks for the remaining hours and allow extra for hot weather.
What should I pack for paintball if the weather changes?: Pack one rain poncho per participant, sunscreen and insect repellent, plus towels for wet or muddy equipment. A party tent provides cover for the reception and buffet, but it does not replace suitable clothing or field safety gear.
How many spare paintball masks and gloves should I bring?: Bring at least one spare mask and several spare pairs of gloves for a group, with the exact number based on the participant count. Confirm all primary equipment with the field at least one week before the event.

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