Major Fubar 0 Posted July 3, 2003 I just noticed in the window of a disposal store in my city last night - a full ghillie suit for sale! It looked pretty good quality, but was quite pricey: $AUD 595.00 ($US 404.00). I remember seeing some online tutorials about making your own. My main concern about buying one is that the only sizing I could see thru the window (on the packaging) was Regular or Large. I'm an XXXL, at least... So whaddya think? Anyone bought one, or made their own? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr burns 132 Posted July 3, 2003 Wow..isn´t that a bit expensive ?? i don´t remember prices from online stores, but i have a link:ghiliesuits.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sanctuary 19 Posted July 3, 2003 You can make your own , as Bigfoot did here (seriously , this link seems to have lot of instructions for making a ghillie suit http://www.geocities.com/stalker217/ghillie/ ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cam0flage 0 Posted July 3, 2003 We did our own ghillie suits in the army (I was a sniper, obviously). I took a lot of time, but in the end it was very rewarding because they turned out to be pretty good. I didn't expect too much because the instructions were so simple: 1. Take one old BDU (in our case, FDF M/62) 2. Use a knife to make holes in the BDU, placing them about 2 cm apart from each other 3. Cut out 5 cm x 40 cm slices from an old Soviet camonet (very hard to find these days, ours were from Tallinn, Estonia) 4. Pull the slice through two holes in the BDU and tie it up 5. Use a knife to break up the form of the camonet 6. Repeat from 3 to 6 until the entire suit is covered with camonet Sounds very simple and crude, but they looked very good in the Finnish enviroment and were very effective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warin 0 Posted July 3, 2003 Fubar... Is there enough burlap strips in Australia to make you look like a shrub? I would make your owm. I suspect you can buy the materials far cheaper than a premade suit, and end up with something that works far better for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koolkid101 0 Posted July 3, 2003 Hmm i think I saw something bout this in CSI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted July 3, 2003 I heard a different technique that is probably pretty time consuming. Just get a regular burlap sack (I've got no clue where you would find one), cut some holes in it, then tie shreads of the appropriate BDUs in. Mix leaves, twigs and other various shrubberies from the general area you're going to be using the suit in with them. Avoid patterns most of all. The main goal is to break up the sillhouette of your body and try to blend in with your surroundings. What are you using it for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USSoldier11B 0 Posted July 3, 2003 Make your own. It's time consuming but much cheaper. You can buy a kit off a few web sites. That is a good compromise between buying an assembled one and completely constructing your own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted July 3, 2003 While we're on the topic of camoflage, I just made my own custom face. I took a picture of the ground on nogova, I figured that's where I play MP the most, and made a custom face out of it. It's not that great though. There's a difference in brightness between OFP and windows, so it looks really dark in game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedyDonkey 0 Posted July 4, 2003 Quote[/b] ]What are you using it for? Fashion show, Paintball... The possibilities are endless! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted July 4, 2003 They're huge in europe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Major Fubar 0 Posted July 4, 2003 Quote[/b] ]What are you using it for? Fashion show, Paintball... The possibilities are endless! Â Yep, paintball (which is unfortunately no longer existant in my own state due to some ridiculous gun laws), general lurking in the bushes, and a standby for fancy dress parties - oh, and to wear to nightclubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister 5 0 Posted July 4, 2003 Yep, paintball (which is unfortunately no longer existant in my own state due to some ridiculous gun laws), general lurking in the bushes, and a standby for fancy dress parties - oh, and to wear to nightclubs. Â So paintball is illegal, but stalking isn't?? Remind me never to visit Australia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hit_Sqd_Maximus 0 Posted July 4, 2003  Just get a regular burlap sack (I've got no clue where you would find one) sad...... and you live in Kansas? Country general or any farm supply store. As for the guillie suit..... the one I made for paintballing/turkey hunting was 1x1 inch fishing net(the thin brown kind) sewed to the BDU top and bottom peices(separately ;) you dont want it to be a jumpsuit) with shreded burlap, canvas, and twine rope.... all of this you want frayed so. I only finished the top and never started on the pants though... Mine costed around $120 dollars US and 80 of it was for the BDU. Several burlap sacks cost around 10 dollars, the twine is maybe 15 dollars for several hundred feet of it and the canvas I pulled off of an old army tent I found at a thrift store. Edit: nevermind..... that website was very similar to the one I used  http://www.bunkered.netfirms.com/Ghille.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted July 4, 2003 sad...... and you live in Kansas? Country general or any farm supply store. I live in the "new york city" of kansas. It's not like I run around on a farm all day with a straw hat shooting random animals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Major Fubar 0 Posted July 4, 2003 Yep, paintball (which is unfortunately no longer existant in my own state due to some ridiculous gun laws), general lurking in the bushes, and a standby for fancy dress parties - oh, and to wear to nightclubs. Â So paintball is illegal, but stalking isn't?? Remind me never to visit Australia. What can I say, I'm a nature buff... Seriously though, it really pissed me off what happened with paintball in my state (Victoria) - after the Port Arthur shooting spree, the government did a big knee jerk reaction and changed a whole bunch of firearm laws. One of the changes (by far the most ridiculous) was to classify all air powered weapons (bb guns, paintball guns) as actual firearms, which require a gun license to own. Now, while this still allows those with gun licenses to own and use paintball guns on private properties, it killed venues that hire out land and guns for paintball. 90% of their customers don't have gun licenses (most customers were football teams, corporate types in team bonding exercises etc.). So the industry went down the crapper, and the paintball venues closed down... Thanks for more gun paranoia, Australian government! There still making ammendments, even now. The latest is that pistol owners (yes, licensed pistol owners, and the requirements here to get a pistol license are VERY stringent) are not permitted to own pistols with a larger calibre than .32 and must hold 8 shots or less... Time and again the government refuses to release statistics on how many shootings are commited with registered weapons by licensed owners...we all know the percentage would be tiny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Assault (CAN) 1 Posted July 4, 2003 I'm glad I don't live in Australia: A low dollar, funnel web spiders, funny accents, and overly strict gun laws. Remind me not to live there. Â Even regular army types have no use for a ghillie suit, unless they are recce or a sniper, or some such. In the field, I use burlap strips on my helmet and some on my webbing to help break up my pattern, the rest is all cam paint and natural foliage. Anyone who pays more for a ghillie than what it costs to buy old army bdu's, netting, shoe goo, elastics, and burlap, is either a sucker, some kind of wannabe, or has too much money. Or possibly a combination. This is what I was trained to do: You need: *old army clothes: Jacket, pants, field hat. *olive green netting, the spaces in the net should be about 1 or 2 inches wide. *spare olive drab fabric *shoe goo (a kind of strong glue) *coloured burlap strips (brown, green, tan, light green, etc. avoid black) *some elastics *some foam padding (optional) Basically, you take the old army clothes, attach the netting using the shoe goo to the back, arms, and legs. Sew on a hood to the jacket to cover your head, attach netting to it too. Sew in large pockets to the torso and upper legs, leave the top open. This is where you put in the padding, then you sew it up good. The padding helps if you are going to be crawling around everywhere and lying on your stomach for long periods of time. Take your burlap strips and cut them to be about 1 inch wide, and about 5-12 inches long. Fray the burlap as best you can, and begin tying it all on. This will take alot of burlap, and alot of time. Tie on some elastics at different intervals, this is for holding natural foliage. And lastly, before you start, make sure your suit is big enough to cover you when you are already wearing something under it. I'll make a suit when I'm ordered to. Bah, time for bed. 'luck with the suit mate. Tyler P.S. You might also want to sew on some canvas to areas of the suit that will wear out first, like the knees, elbows, and chest, etc. You should get a hefty supply of burlap to use, as the strips will fall out with use, and need to be replaced. One last thing: If you're feeling really highspeed/lowdrag, you can sew on some pockets to the ends of your sleeves, that way, you can keep some odds and ends in your pockets when you are in the prone, without having to reach down to get them and make excessive movement. *falls asleep on key board* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallenPaladin 0 Posted July 4, 2003 I`ve got a selfmade ghillie suit. Wouldn`t buy such a thing. It`s not hard to make if you have the time and an old combat suit and a few other things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jester983 0 Posted July 4, 2003 Go with making your own. Good experience. Its also easier to make it to your needs. Like the environment around your house. and it will impress the chicks... maybe... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sanctuary 19 Posted July 4, 2003 and it will impress the chicks... Â maybe... Maybe ? Do you suggest that a ghillie suit is not the ultimate thing that will make you a sex symbol ? Now i am disapointed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLight 0 Posted July 5, 2003 and it will impress the chicks... Â maybe... Maybe ? Do you suggest that a ghillie suit is not the ultimate thing that will make you a sex symbol ? Now i am disapointed That first tree sure looks weird... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamme 0 Posted July 5, 2003 and it will impress the chicks... Â maybe... Maybe ? Do you suggest that a ghillie suit is not the ultimate thing that will make you a sex symbol ? Now i am disapointed Women just don't understand cool things like ghillie suits. A ghillie suit would be fun. I would have no use for it, but who cares. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted July 5, 2003 Most women just dont understand those type of things. computer games included Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tex -USMC- 0 Posted July 6, 2003 Is that you Chewbacca? Is this me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ran 0 Posted July 6, 2003 i've found some in different patterns and shapes "Bushrag" Ghillies and accessories : Bushrag "Ghillie Flage" ghillie system : * Full "Ghillie Flage" suit : (5kg burlap fibers in 6 colors on netting base +1more burlap fibers in supplement , two fire proofing agent packets ) ready-made or in kit , mossy , woodland or desert colors/patterns 165 euros * "Bushman" Ghillie : lighter version of the "Ghillie Flage" which covers only the arms , head and torso (based on the same principe , it weights 2.5 kilos and is sold with 500g of burlap fibers) same possibilities as with "Ghillie Flage" 105 euros * "Rifle Rag" weapon camo , rubber band , unniversal system , adapts to the weapon's shape , 7 different colors of burlap fiber , Ghillie Flage system compatible , desert/woodland 34.50 euros Bushrag "Chameleon" ghillie system : * "Chameleon" ghillie ( basically the same conception as "Ghillie Flage" , but this time with synthetic "leaves" , 700 are needed to make a full ghillies , the result is a full camo suit which weights only 3kilos , supplementary leaves are sold in the lot) woodland , desert , moss or snow camos/patterns 205 euros * "Gear Wrap" weapon camo , same conception as "Rifle Rag" to be used with "Chameleon" leaves 23 euros much more on , face veils  http://www.bushrag.com , ghillie accessories , burlap supplements etc .... they even have ghillies for paintball games -edit-: from what i've read , they're some of the best ghillies on the market , so if you have money to waste ...... updated to Bushrag site prices www.bushrag.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
