Advantages of Patriot:
You would fire from hidden spots, have at least some camouflage, you would have better experience
Disadvantages:
You would not be able to train on open battlefield
, lack of supplies.
Advantages of Loyalist:
You would train on open battlefield,
Have better supplies,
Disadvantages:
You would have a red uniform, easy to see/target! You would not be able to see the patriots,