What to Bring to "A new zone" 2026
This checklist helps ensure you're prepared for the event. Adapt it to your specific role, faction, and the weather forecast. The entire event unfolds outdoors, so expect this phenomenon called "The weather".
This list includes a lot of items YOU might not need, and probably excludes a lot of items YOU will need as well. There is no perfect fit for lists like these, Your mileage may and will vary. So use it as a base and adapt it for your needs. Come prepared and you will have a much greater experience.
I. Essential Gear (Don't Forget These!)
Valid Personal ID / Driver's License (Crucial for check-in and emergencies)
Ticket / Proof of Registration (Printed or on your phone)
Eye Protection (Rated glasses or goggles)
Death Rag (Clearly visible orange cloth)
Water Bottles / Hydration Bladder (2-3 liters capacity recommended)
Headlamp / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
Basic First-Aid Kit (Plasters, pain relievers, antiseptic wipes, blister pads, any personal medications)
II. Clothing & Personal Equipment
Appropriate Camouflage / Field Uniform (Based on your chosen faction/role)
Durable Clothing (consider layers for changing weather)
Extra Changes of Clothes (including underwear and socks – wet feet are miserable!)
Base Layers (if cold weather is expected)
Rain Gear / Poncho (essential in Sweden!)
Hat / Cap or Balaclava
Gloves
Warm Sweater / Fleece / Jacket (weather-dependent)
Sturdy, Waterproof Boots / Shoes
Hearing Protection (for sleep or loud areas/pyro)
III. Airsoft Gear
Airsoft Weapon
Extra Magazines
BBs (Plenty for the duration)
Gas / CO2 / Batteries
Charger + Power Bank (if using electric blasters)
Full Face Protection / Mesh Mask (Recommended, especially for CQB)
Holster / Vest / Chest Rig / Load-Bearing System
Radio Communication + Headset (Charged and tested!)
Area Map (Physical copy or digital backup on your phone)
IV. LARP & Role-Playing Items
LARP Weapon
Character Props (e.g., ID badge, special items, letters, in-game currency, journal)
Wound Makeup / Latex / Fake Blood (if applicable to your role/faction)
Character-Specific Clothing (if different from combat gear)
Notebook + Pen (for in-game notes, intel, etc.)
V. Sleeping & Rest
Tent / Tarp / Bivvy / Caravan
Sleeping Bag (rated for expected temperatures)
Sleeping Pad / Air Mattress
Ear Plugs + Eye Mask (for better rest)
Mosquito Net (if needed)
Blanket / Extra Warm Clothes (for colder nights)
Sleepwear
VI. Food & Drink
Camp Stove / Gas / Alcohol Stove
Matches / Fire Steel / Lighter
Non-Perishable Food (easy to prepare: MREs, canned goods, noodles, dehydrated meals, etc.)
Simple Snacks (energy bars, chocolate, nuts, fruit)
Water Purification Tablets / Filter (as backup)
Cutlery, Cup/Mug, Plate/Bowl
VII. First Aid & Hygiene
Pain Relievers (e.g., paracetamol, ibuprofen)
Plasters, Blister Pads
Rehydration Salts / Electrolyte Tablets (SWE: Vätskeersättning)
Wound Cleaner / Alcohol Wipes
Insect Repellent
Toilet Paper / Wet Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Toothbrush + Toothpaste
Deodorant
Any Personal Prescription Medications (clearly labeled)
VIII. Miscellaneous / Good to Have
Multi-tool
Compass / GPS
Extra Power Bank + Charging Cables
Mobile Phone (for emergencies, but be mindful of in-game immersion)
Camera / GoPro (Capture your experience!)
Waterproof Bag / Dry Bag (to protect electronics and essentials)
Cash (for on-site vendors like Frysen Airsoft, Magnus's Restaurant)
Small Notebook + Pen (for general info, not just in-game)
Trash Bags (Pack out everything you pack in!)