Lower Body

In the sport of paintball, a player’s pants are more important that many think. Look closely at all of the harsh trials a person goes through during any given paintball match. There is all of the crawling, kneeling, diving, and running. Those that play indoors have to worry about the ground surface whether artificial or not. For those outdoors, there are the elements to keep in mind such as the weather, scrapes from tree branches, bushes, and more.

Before focusing on the proper lower body attire, it is essential to keep in mind the type of pants that will do more harm than good. For one thing, players should avoid thin pants, especially thin jeans. They do not typically hold up well against the paintballs, and they are prone to tear under the physical exertion.

Another article of lower body clothing that is not recommended is a pair of shorts. It is evident that shorts expose the legs to everything. Getting hit in the knees and shins enough times can turn anyone away from the game and cause some lasting injuries.

Although there are pants that are designed just for the sport of paintball, there is nothing wrong for beginners to start things out simple. Loose-fitting pants that have a good amount of elasticity can perform an adequate job at keeping players safe. These types of clothes include baggy jeans, sweatpants, and even jogging pants.

Another good option for those looking at alternatives to paintball pants is military pants. They are among the most durable, and they better benefit those in the game of Woodsball as the camouflage helps players blend in.

Of course, it does pay off to make the leap and upgrade to more traditional paintball pants. Pants made with the sole purpose of being used for paintball tend to offer the most in terms of protection, mobility, and insulation as the pants will not typically keep players too hot or too cold.

For the players that are still interested in wearing their usual clothes, it is simple enough to wear a good pair of loose pants underneath paintball pants. By doing so, this ensures that if one layer tears, there is another protective layer ready to always keep the legs safe.

Something to consider in this situation though is to not go overboard with the layering. Wearing too many layers can not only hurt mobility, but it can also run the risk of causing a person to overheat. A proper balance is a must.