Free loadouts in ARC Raiders are pre-set kits you can use before starting a match, allowing you to deploy with basic gear without drawing from your personal stash. You can switch to Free Loadout on the loadout screen after selecting a map, and then hit Ready Up to queue for a match. If you extract with a Free Loadout, you can trade its augment for an Uncommon Augment at Lance, but the rest of the items are basic and random, with no safe pocket to save gear if you die. Key points

• Where to find it: Loadout screen, alongside your Custom Loadout, under a tab labeled Free Loadout.
• What you get: A randomized, basic kit including a Free Loadout Augment (14 backpack slots and four quick-use slots), plus typically a mix of uncommon shield, a common weapon, ammo, consumables, and grenades or quick-use items.
• Limitations: No safe pocket, so nothing from this run can be kept after extraction unless you trade the Free Loadout Augment for an Uncommon Augment later. Inventory space is smaller than a full custom loadout.
• When to use: Great for new players, for testing builds, or when you want to conserve your stash resources and still experience a full run.
• Trading post-run: If you extract with Free Loadout, you can swap its augment for an Uncommon Augment at Lance at no cost.

Tips for effective use

• Use Free Loadout when you’re unsure about a map or want to minimize risk to your personal gear.
• Expect variability: the exact weapons and consumables are random, so adapt your gameplay to whatever equipment you receive.
• Consider experimenting with different Free Loadout Augments to understand which setups best suit your playstyle.

If you want, I can tailor guidance to your preferred map or your current progression tier in ARC Raiders.