Field Equipment

A good paintball field needs more than just markers and paintballs. For a safe, reliable and professional playing experience, you need the right field materials. Think of paintball netting, compressors, HP buffer tanks, rental goggles, coveralls, air bunkers, spare parts and accessories for daily field use.

At GoPaintball, you will find field supplies for starting paintball fields, existing outdoor locations, rental companies, clubs and organisations that offer paintball activities. Whether you want to build a complete field or replace existing materials: we are happy to help you find the right solution for your situation.

Anyone who wants to start a paintball field, Archery Tag field or airsoft field should first carefully consider safety, facilities, player gear and the layout of the playing field. The exact requirements depend on your concept. An outdoor scenario field needs different materials than a speedball field, kids paintball location or mobile rental activity.

The basics usually consist of safe fencing with paintball netting, suitable paintball markers, goggles, coveralls, paintballs, HP tanks, a filling solution and a clear field layout. In addition, spare parts and maintenance materials are important to keep your equipment ready for use during busy playing days.

Paintball netting is essential for safety around a paintball field. It ensures that paintballs stay within the playing area and protects spectators, waiting areas and surrounding zones. For a professional field, properly installed netting is one of the most important parts of the field setup.

When choosing paintball netting, pay attention to the height, length, quality and method of attachment. Accessories such as net clips, steel cable sets and mounting materials are also important for a strong and tidy installation. A well-tensioned net looks more professional and contributes to a safe playing environment.

A reliable air supply is essential for every paintball field. Almost all paintball markers run on HP, also known as compressed air. With a compressor, buffer tanks and a suitable fill station, you can efficiently fill HP tanks and quickly send players back onto the field.

For small fields or mobile activities, a more compact solution may be sufficient. For busy fields, rental companies and locations with many players, a larger compressor setup with HP buffer tanks is often more practical. Buffer tanks allow you to fill faster and make you less dependent on the direct capacity of the compressor.

Which compressor you need depends on the number of players, the number of tanks you fill per day and whether you operate at a fixed or mobile location. A fixed paintball field usually chooses an electric compressor. For on-location activities or places without a fixed power connection, a petrol compressor may be more interesting.

Starting fields often make the mistake of only looking at the purchase price. In practice, capacity, maintenance, reliability, compressor parts, filters and ease of use are just as important. A compressor should match your expected activity level, not just your starting budget.

View our range of reliable Coltri and Bauer paintball compressors and feel free to contact us with any questions.

Air bunkers are ideal for speedball, training sessions, events and flexible field setups. They are quick to place, relatively easy to move and make it possible to create different game formats again and again. For commercial fields, air bunkers are interesting because you can quickly adapt the field to different groups or playing levels.

In addition to air bunkers, you can also choose fixed obstacles, scenario props or tactical bunkers. Which setup suits you best depends on your target audience. Kids paintball, company outings, speedball training and scenario games all require a different field layout.

For rentals and field use, good player gear is important. Rental goggles need to be strong, safe and easy to clean and maintain. Paintball coveralls need to withstand intensive use and be comfortable enough for different players.

For starting fields, it is wise not to focus only on the lowest price, but especially on lifespan, ease of maintenance and availability of parts. Goggle lenses, foam, straps and other parts wear out faster in rental use than in private use. Good spare parts prevent equipment from being out of use unnecessarily for too long. For fields, we recommend the FieldPB #ONE goggles. Parts for these goggles are almost always available directly from stock.

In addition to paintball, it can be interesting to offer extra activities such as Archery Tag. This is especially useful for locations that want to serve more groups or are looking for an alternative for players who want something slightly less intense than paintball.

Extra activities can help make your location more versatile for kids parties, company outings, schools, sports days and events. By offering multiple activities, you can serve more groups and use your field more efficiently.

How much equipment you need depends on the number of players you want to receive at the same time. A small starting field often begins with a limited number of complete rental packs, while larger locations immediately invest in extra goggles, coveralls, HP tanks, paintballs and spare parts.

Do not only think about the number of players per round, but also about changeovers, defects, cleaning and peak moments. If you want to receive a maximum of 20 players at the same time, it is wise to have more than 20 goggles and coveralls available. This allows you to clean, replace or set equipment aside without immediately losing capacity.

For a paintball field, spare parts and maintenance products are not a luxury, but a necessity. Think of O-rings, oil, barrel covers, lens parts, straps, tank parts, fill nipples, compressor filters and cleaning materials. With a good basic stock, you prevent a small malfunction from immediately affecting your playing day.

Maintenance is also important for compressors. Filters, oil and parts need to be replaced on time to keep everything working safely and reliably. A compressor that breaks down on a busy day can cause many problems, so preventive maintenance is important.

For paintball fields, rental companies and clubs, larger quantities are often more interesting than individual products. Think of multiple boxes of paintballs, complete rental packs, large quantities of goggles, coveralls, netting or accessories. At GoPaintball, you can come to us for B2B materials, tiered pricing and advice on larger orders.

Even if you do not yet know exactly what you need, we can help you think it through. For example, about the right balance between markers, goggles, HP tanks, paintballs, netting, bunkers and spare parts. This helps prevent buying too much of one product and too little of something else.

Do I need a compressor right away as a starting field?
Not always. For small or mobile activities, you can sometimes start with filled HP tanks or buffer tanks. Once you play more often, receive more players or want to fill tanks independently, a compressor quickly becomes interesting. For a professional field, having your own air supply is usually the most practical solution.

Which netting do I need for a paintball field?
That depends on your field layout, distances and surroundings. The important thing is that spectators, waiting areas and surrounding zones are well protected. Choose netting that is suitable for paintball use and make sure it is securely installed with cables, clips and posts.

What is more important: good markers or good goggles?
Both are important, but do not underestimate goggles. A player with poor goggles that fog up or feel uncomfortable will have a bad experience more quickly. For rentals, durable goggles with good lenses and available parts are therefore very important.

Can I start small with a paintball field?
Yes, but start with a logical basic setup. Make sure safety, air supply, protection and maintenance are properly arranged. You can expand later with more packs, extra bunkers, better compressors, more netting or additional activities such as Archery Tag.

Can you advise on setting up a field?
Yes. At GoPaintball, we have experience with paintball materials for both consumers and business customers. We can help you think through material choices, quantities, air supply, rental packs, field accessories and expansions for your location.

Why buy field supplies at GoPaintball?
At GoPaintball, you benefit from years of paintball knowledge, personal advice and experience with fields, clubs and rental companies. We do not only supply individual products, but also help you think practically about what you need to run your field safely, reliably and professionally.

In addition, you can come to us for larger quantities, B2B deals, parts, maintenance products and fast service. This gives you one point of contact for your paintball field, rental equipment and field supplies.