In 2017 I came across an airsoft rental company that was the first of its kind - SIXMIL.com. SIXMIL had a mission - to kit out new players to the same standard as walk on players to give them a better experience of the game and to keep them in the game after their period as a rental player. Just over a year later the company has gone from strength to strength and now has more load outs and rental packages than ever before. At the end of 2018, Joe launched a collection of 9 new loadouts for players to choose from and we’re going to look at the new packages that players can rent from the SIXMIL armouries at West Midlands Airsoft: The FOB in Upper Tean and Stormforce Airsoft in Rugeley.
UK Recon
First up is the UK Recon package, this package utilises recent issue MTP camouflage and para-style modern MTP webbing to make a lightweight, British package. The loadout includes: British issue MTP weatherproof military smock and combat trousers, Bulldog para-style MTP webbing chest rig, MTP Jungle/bush boogie hat or OD green woollen bob hat, coyote tan gloves, OD green knee pads and an OD green scrim scarf. Also included in the package is either a standard M4A1 rifle or a standard L85 weapon. This particular load out is available in sizes waist 28” - 44” and top sizes S - XXL. This package is £45 for a full day hire.
PMC Black
The PMC Black loadout from SIXMIL.com is a medium weight loadout based on a modern private military contractor style. This loadout package includes: A Helikon grey lightweight hexi-fleece and OD green BDU combat trousers, Condor Operator black plate carrier, Helikon black baseball cap or black woollen bob hat, black gloves, black knee pads and OD green shemagh. Also included in the package is an upgraded weapon - players can choose from an M4A1 weapon, upgraded G36C, upgraded AK47 or an upgraded UMP45. This load out is available in waist size 30” - 40” and top sizes S-XL.
PMC Tan
The PMC Tan loadout is the tan counterpart of the PMC Black load out and is also based on a modern private military contractor style. This load out package includes: Helikon grey lightweight Hexi-fleece and coyote tan BDU combat trousers, Condor operator tan plate carrier, Helikon coyote tan baseball cap or black woollen bob hat, coyote tan gloves, black knee pads and OD green shemagh. This loadout includes the same upgraded weapon choice as the black and also comes in the same sizes. Both PMC loadouts are £50 for a full days hire.
UK Classic
The UK classic loadout is an old-school styled light-weight package that uses classic British DPM camo. This loadout package includes: British issue DPM weatherproof military smock and combat trousers, genuine British issue DPM webbing chest rig, DPM jungle/bush boonie hat or OD green woollen bob hat, black gloves and OD scrim scarf. Also included in the package is a standard M4A1 weapon, standard L85 or a standard MP5. This load out is available in waist 28” - 42” and top sizes S-XXL. This loadout is £40 for a full days hire.
US Marine
The US Marine loadout is a medium lightweight package based on the modern US Marine look incorporating a mix of MARPAT digital woodland and coyote tan camouflages. This loadout package includes: Helikon MARPAT USMC combat shirt and BDU combat trousers, Condor EXO2 coyote tan plate carrier, Nuprol adjustable Mich2000 style helmet or MARPAT Helikon USMC cap, coyote tan gloves and kneepads. Also included in the package is either the upgraded M4A1 or a standard M4A1 ( which takes £5 off the package price) This load out is available in waist 30” - 44” and top sizes S - XXL. The US Marine loadout is £50 for a full days hire.
UK Infantry
The UK infantry loadout is a medium weight package based on a modern British infantry style using MTP kit to give players an authentic British soldier look. This loadout package includes: British issue MTP UBAC combat shirt and combat trousers, British issue MTP Osprey plate carrier, MK7 combat helmet with MTP cover and camo scrim or short brim boonie hat, coyote tan gloves, OD green knee pads and OD green scrim scarf. Also included in the package is an upgraded L85 or M4A1 weapon. This package is available in waist size 28” - 42” and top sizes S - XXL. This loadout is £50 for a full days hire.
US SWAT
The US SWAT package is a medium weight load out based around a modern FBI/urban SWAT style in OD green. This package includes: Helikon OD green UBACs combat shirt and BDU combat trousers, Condor Exo2 OD green plate carrier, Nuprol OD green adjustable fast helmet with OD green helmet cover or OD green cap, black gloves and black knee pads. Also included is an upgraded M4A1 weapon, UMP45 or an upgraded MP5. This load out is available in waist sizes 30” - 40” and top sizes S - XXL. The US SWAT loadout is £50 for a full days hire.
UK SAS
The UK SAS load out is an all black medium weight package styled around the classic SAS look. This load out package includes: A Helikon black UBACS combat shirt and BDU combat trousers, Condor Operator plate carrier, Nuprol adjustable fast helmet, black cap or black woollen bob hat, black gloves and knee pads. Also included in the package is an upgraded HK416, upgraded M4A1 or an upgraded MP5 weapon. This load out is available in waist sizes 30” - 40” and top sizes S-XXL. The UK SAS loadout is £50 for a full days hire.
US SEAL
This load out is based on the iconic US Navy Seals, it is a lightweight modern load out in multicam and coyote tan with a modern operator feel. This load out package includes: Emerson Gen2 UBACS combat shirt and combat trousers, Emerson JPC, Emerson battle belt, Nuprol adjustable fast helmet with MC cover or CT cap, CT gloves and a CT shemagh. Also included in this load out is an upgraded HK416, upgraded M4A1 or an upgraded MP5. This load out is available in waist sizes 28” - 36” and top sizes S - L. The US SEAL package is £50 for a full days hire.
The new loadouts look fantastic, and it’s clear from the effort, money and time that has gone into creating each loadout, down to the details including patches and correct headgear that Joe takes pride in kitting out his rental players. He has utilised well known brands to give new players a feel for the kit and game and it’s awesome that the new loadouts all have themes so new players can pick looks they’ve seen in films and in games. Having such high quality rental kit is a great way of levelling the playing field between new players and more experienced players - no more track suits, trainers and busted old G36C’s when SIXMIL is around!
Hardwick, K. (2019). SIXMIL.COM LOADOUTS UPDATED!. Airsoft Action. 98 (March), 68-69.