Introduction: Ghillie Suit
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About: Avid Geocacher and fan of all things iBles.
Using this instructable as a guide, I made a ghillie suit out of a Jute landscaping net. I spray-painted the Jute and sewed it on.
It just had it's trial by fire today and it worked pretty good. I got several stealth kills where the enemy did not notice me. Some even walked right by me!
Apparently the camera does not like the colors I used. In reality the colors are darker and more natural looking. The white/tan is actually dark brown/black. The blue green is actually dark green. There are five different mixes of each color, this does not show in the pictures.
Edit: Just so I don't have to explain this again. This ghillie suit is not absolutely perfect! It was made by me, an amateur, in less than twenty-four hours. I had to Improvise in some areas, (ie. I had no cargo netting handy). I know, it's hard to believe. Improvising on a ghillie suit, what a terrible crime. It still needs some touchups here and there, but it serves it's purpose just fine. I, for one, am quite proud of my handiwork.
Yes, it may look bad in the pictures, but you should see this in real life.
So, now that you know, please no more "This sucks!" comments. I get your point. Really.
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110 Comments
13 years ago on Introduction
ur not even in the USAF so dont even wear a camoflauge jacket that says that on.
Reply 4 years ago
Acording to the bdu cat he is Army JROTC bdu on (but is not properly wearing it) And judgeing by his pants/shoes he purchesed this at a surplus store.
And looking at the size of the Airforce Battle dress they are not his, as they are big on him.
As david said most surplus store bought uniforms have names and armed serverce badges on them, and them being a cheapish way to get a military uniform they are popluar in airsoft comminuites.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
ever been to an army surplus store?
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
curious who are you to tell someone what they cant wear?
5 years ago
Nice suit. If it serves you well, who cares what anyone else thinks? I, for one, applaud you.
6 years ago
niceeee. i made mine similar to this ghillie suit. actually it's a poncho.
http://www.ghilliesuitshop.com/collections/ghillie... took me a day to finish it. but i love the finish product. it's lighter than a suit and makes me move faster when chasing targets.
7 years ago
looks good
7 years ago
why are you covering up your name tag?
7 years ago
COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL have not made it but COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOol
9 years ago
Tutorial?
10 years ago on Introduction
its very very good for 24 hours..
Heres mine... took me a while.. but then I was following precise instructions from an ex sbs sniper.. lol
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170863284975?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
12 years ago on Introduction
What gun is that in the 9th picture?
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
looks like a m4 with a grenade launcher. thats just what it looks like
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
no m16
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
the main visible difference between the M4A1 and the M16 is the barrel length, the M4A1 barrel is much shorter than the M16. The M4A1 is a redesigned, revamped M16, much more suited to modern urban combat instead of the jungle combat environment in which it was originally used.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
i know but you cant see the end of the barrel. i was just going by the stock.
11 years ago on Introduction
good job for a quick first try. Next time, try using thinner strings (garnish), jute, for example. "The garnish or netting should cover the shoulders and reach down
to the elbows on the sleeves. The garnish applied to the back of the suit
should be long enough to cover the sides of the sniper when he is in the
prone position. A bush [Boonie] hat is also covered with garnish or netting.
The garnish should belong enough to breakup the outline of the sniper’s
neck, but it should not be so long in front to obscure his vision or
hinder movement." U.S. Army Field Manual 23-10
12 years ago on Introduction
Go to the local craft store and go to the flower section look for fake leaves that are on a long plastic rope. Use some of that.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
DO NOT use artificial items such as nylon rope or fake leaves in a ghillie suit. The nylon and plastic actually reflects light, causing your suit to appear to "shine" in sunlight. this is not what a ghillie suit is supposed to do. Although it may be harder and dirtier, use leaves and grasses found in the area you will be operating in to augment your suit.
11 years ago on Introduction
sewing the ghille was a great idea good job