I have a Tippmann Alpha Black marker, standard feeder, 24-27oz co2 tankThat's really all I have for nowAny suggestions on gear carriers as well are appreciated, thanks.
If you just play with friends then you really don't need a whole lot of stuff If you have the land why don't you try making your own setup, get some leftover pallets from a mattress warehouse and go to townThey'll usually give them to you for free or at a very cheap price.
I made them, from plum tomatoes that i grewSlice them about 1/8 th inch thick and place on a sheet tray and into a 180 degree oven, very low heatIt will take 6-10 hours to dry them outYou can use them in salads, sauces, garnishes ectyou can pour olive oil over them and enjoy them with a good piece of french or italian bread as an appetizer.
INGREDIENTS 4 pounds tomatoes salt to taste DIRECTIONS 1Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) 2Wash and halve tomatoesGently squeeze out the seedsPlace the tomatoes on a non-stick cookie sheet, and sprinkle with salt to taste 3Bake until tomatoes take on a leathery textureThis could literally take all day; smaller pieces will require less oven time.
Drying tomatoes the old-fashioned way Normally, the thought of dried food does not bring to mind a gourmet mealHowever, a relatively small amount of sun-dried tomatoes gives a gourmet touch and a burst of flavor to a variety of recipesEasy to make, store, and use at home, this is an item you may wish to consider a staple in your pantryHomemade sun-dried tomatoes basic recipe Although prices have come down in recent years, it's still worthwhile to make your own at home, particularly if you have a tomato gardenThe basic process is easy enoughMost prefer to begin with Roma tomatoes, as there are less seeds and a higher ratio of flesh, but you can use any type of tomato, including cherry varietiesChoose tomatoes of a uniform size so they dry at the same rateSimply slice tomatoes in half, place on a raised screen, lightly sprinkle with salt and optional herbs, and place in the hot sun until dryDepending on your weather conditions, this could take anywhere from four days to two weeksYou'll want to cover them with cheesecloth, raised so it does not touch the tomatoes, to keep out any critters and provide proper ventilationYou will also need to bring them in during the night, lest the evening dew undo your drying processPlan on 10 standard tomatoes to get one ounce of dried tomatoesIf the old-fashioned method sounds too time-consuming, you'll be happy to know you can achieve the same lusty results with an oven-method or a dehydrator in a fraction of the timeYou'll find more detailed recipe instructions in the sun-dried tomatoes recipe collectionSun-dried tomatoes warning The end product must be perfectly dry but not crispy, with no inner moisture in order to avoid bacteria growthOil-packed sun-dried tomatoes with fresh herbs or garlic added must be refrigerated.
