Airsoft Action 03 - Dec 2011 | Page 82

Airsoft: cold war survival And what does this all mean to an airsofter? Well, if you’re doing a weekend MilSim you really need to take care of yourself. Make sure you have adequate waterproof clothing, changes of underwear and base layers, and avoid being wet through for long periods at a time. Ensure you drink enough liquids and eat plenty of hot food to keep energy levels up. For those of us that prefer a morning-and-afternoon at the local skirmish site, things are a little easier but it’s important not to get complacent. It’s again important to take spare underwear and base layers. If your feet get wet, get your boots off in the safe zone, dry your feet off and stick some fresh socks on. Again, it’s important to eat well and drink plenty of fluids throughout the day. Remember the US Army’s C.O.L.D (right). In the safe zone A ]ZX