I finally finished my ghillie for some photography, predator, turkey and still hunting on cold windy days. I should say finished for the most part...A ghillie is an on going project. You either LOVE them or HATE them. The next step is a mud bath and flat dry to give more of a earthy texture and ratty appearance. I also have to give it a little bit of a haircut to thin it out a bit. These things are awesome for photography!!! I have had birds land right on me and rabbits/turkeys within inches. Feel free to ask any questions if your curious about these things. I learned from a good friend who serves proudly as a scout sniper. The very last picture is not mine, but it shows exactly what mine looks like in a standing position. These suits are made to break up the human shape and form. When I am using it I tie in natural vegetation to keep up with changing colors in the environment. The finished ghillie picture is a basic pattern to add natural vegetation to. If you ever make one stick to 3 or less colors...More colors in them then that will defeat the purpose. Take Care and hunt safe!
crafty fellar aint ya? that looks awesome how did you fit that string frame on thier to tie your material thru ? did you buy the hat & chest piece or did you put the strings n your self?
I bought the base for that outfit like that, but have made quite a few by attaching nylon netting with thread and glue.
That looks good. I bought one years ago and never hunted in it. Thing weighed about 10lbs and smelled like musty yarn.
This one weighs 5# and the smell of burlap and jute has never alerted any game I have hunted or photographed. It's definately not a wet weather outfit that's for sure. If it gets wet dry it out good!
