Best airsoft protective gear according to redditors

Well I rock a 5.11 Sierra Bravo belt with radio holster, a blackhawk legacy tactical flashlight (strobe setting) with holster for checking pupils and what not, the leatherman RAPTOR trauma shears, this little marine corp pocket knife, plus some Rite in the Rain gear for those rainy days, Oakley shades, and blackhawk gloves. Sometimes I carry around some reference pocket books but lately I feel like I'm not gaining anything from them so I've stopped bringing those.

Gun:
G&G CM16 is solid. It has rails, is pretty light, and is suitable for CQB. Get him a couple of hi-cap magazines, 9.6v butterfly battery and smart charger to go with it and he's set gun wise.

Eye and Face pro:
I really like my Pyramex I-Force, never fog, low-profile, and meet the ANZI impact requirements so his eyes will be safe. The OneTigris mesh mask is really comfortable and will protect his face and more importantly his teeth. There are some that clip onto FAST and BMP helmets as well. Small version and one with ear-pro attached.

Honestly if he holds the barrel, there's no need to spend money on a grip, you can always go back and buy it later if he wants it. Same goes for the other equipment and attachments, stick with the basics and make sure he likes it before heavily investing.
A lot of people stand by Just Airsoft Ammo for BBs. Only use .2g BBs at the minimum. .12s and cheap BBs will mess up the gun's internals and may shatter on impact, potentially seriously injuring the person who was shot.

There are protective glasses available that can resist actual bullets (anything that meets the MIL-PRF-31013 specification), usually listed as 'Ballistic eyewear'. They can be a bit expensive, so it might not be an option for most of the protesters there. But it'll protect a hell of a lot better than those safety goggles shown
in the video.

EDIT: Looks like Goggles that meet the MIL-DTL-43511D standard might be the best bet. as they're not too expensive. It's kind of hard to tell what the best choice is though, there's a lot of different specifications for these things... it's down right confusing.

Regardless, it'd definitely have a good chance of saving some eyes.

EDIT 2: Alright, this post from an airsoft subreddit clears up some of the standards confusion. So MIL-PRF-32432 is basically the same as MIL-DTL-43511D if they're both goggles, either will do the job. Where as MIL-PRF-31013 was a lower rated standard for eyeglasses, and also applies to MIL-PRF-32432 sunglasses (not goggles).

If you're OK with doing two layers instead of a parka, I think that you can do better for cheaper. Any thick down midlayer with a heavy shell will take you to the really cold temps and give you great flexibility. I have a Spyder Bernese with an Arc'teryx Beta AR shell and it holds up great around -40F. I like that I can mix and match the parts. E.g. the Bernese is great at -10F by itself. The Beta AR shell works great as a rain jacket in the summer. The shell + a cotton hoodie is great down to 20F. I take advantage of these differences in thermal capacity when shoveling snow, scraping my car, or doing other types of high effort activities in very cold weather.

Down at -40F, you'll want some substantial hand cover too. I like wearing heavy wool gloves inside of military issue mitten shells. That is a great, flexible solution that you can mix up depending on your needs.

https://www.amazon.com/OneTigris-Tactical-Foldable-Protective-Teenagers/dp/B076BJNW59
I just found this, it is 1.5 inches smaller than the normal one.

It's on Amazon

Also, you should practice reloading without looking. It helps and, in my experience, isn't difficult to learn.

I'm planning on wearing these over my glasses...I just received the two pairs that I ordered and I love 'em. http://www.amazon.com/Global-Vision-Motorcycle-Shatterproof-Polycarbonate/dp/B000MT7OSK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1313707086&sr=8-2

I have browline frame glasses and these goggles by spider work pretty well. I just took them out to some trails today and the only problem was my glasses fogging up a little bit but I made it up a technical trial quite slowly and they worked fine. These are also half the price of the Oakley over glasses goggles!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000MT7OSK?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I haven't completed my Jedburgh yet, but I will be using a Gen X Global XVSN mask. Because this is the only time I will use the mask, I picked it because it was cheap, but still had favorable reviews. I will let you know more about the mask once it's been used.

http://www.amazon.com/Gen-X-Global-XVSN-Paintball-G-302/dp/B0054WMMQO

I sweat like a fucking pig and have fogged up $100 pairs and $15 pairs.


Just ran these indoor from 10 to 4 in 100 degree heat and not a drop of fog.

zjchao Airsoft X800 Tactical Goggle Glasses Gx1000, Black/Yellow/Transparent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DGJ8AEA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3pVFDbRFC56YN

How about $13 shipped from Amazon? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AYA1V5E?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

They never fog, unlike most other goggles that don't have a fan.

Edit: alternate link with prime shipping. I bought mine from the first link, and it came in a clearly opened and battered packaging (not the shipping box) but the goggles were in excellent condition.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DGJ8AEA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

This thing never fogged on me. Cheap, but great.

lol yeah albert einstein, bobby fischer and bill gates were and are "just smart in their own ways i guess".

autism isn't an insult and only a knuckle dragger would think that it is

edit: out of pity for you i quickly found a pair of gloves that will make your life much less painful. here you go!

Essentials:

G&G Firehawk

2x Battery

Charger

Eye protection

Mouth protection

Extra's:

Extra magazine

Red dot

Silencer seems pretty stupid on a stubby gun, but if you really want one go ahead and take whichever one you like. The G&G Firehawk is a solid starter CQB gun with a very nice sound + ROF. I'd stay away from those starter package, those are just some sales talk to get rid of their shittiest options.