Green Beret Sniper Ghillie Suit Construction

Beware the "Ghillie Wookie". Find out how a Special Forces Sniper Constructs his Ghillie Suits and take a look at a suit that was actually used and proven in combat in the Middle East.
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  • @Tackleberry0921
    @Tackleberry09215 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant tutorial ! Its good to hear someone make the point of OTT ghillie suits that just make you into a jumbo sized human shape. Often you hear people moaning about off the shelf suits with ''bald patches'' which is what you really need ! I (being lazy) bought myself a good (ish) off the shelf suit and removed half of the burlap straight away, that gave me space to fix elastic for attaching localised foliage, What I took off I reused by attaching it to a large scrim net to give me addition cover for day sacks or patrol packs left in situ. Got to say one of your best ideas for me was the paracord attached to the bottom of the jacket to stop it riding up when backing out of a position, I have often had ''ride ups'' that pissed me off but once back home you tend to forget about those moments until you are out on the ground again but by then its too late ! The fire retardant is also a really good point to make, I tried airsoft (yes I'm admitting that ) for something to do thinking it might help me keep my skills up but had to stop going because all the wannabe's just pissed me off so much, but the ghillie brigade sit there smoking between games in their ''chingpowellcheap'' chinese imported instant bonfires, its also something I had never really considered either! You get used to issued kit being fire retardant and flame resistant but I hadn't considered materials I ever added to my kit in the past. So I shall be spraying up my latest suit just in case !! But like I say .... Brilliant tutorial by someone who really understands what they are talking about ! very rare on KZread

  • @GrayBeardedGreenBeret

    @GrayBeardedGreenBeret

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Tackleberry! I appreciate that!

  • @Panda74gofaster

    @Panda74gofaster

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tackleberry0921 you are right, this is SF instructor grade level education. Reminds of the course that was given to me back in 2002. A little old I know. But this is high grade doctor level education. Be safe out there. Chip...

  • @enriqueestebanantoniosuare6414

    @enriqueestebanantoniosuare6414

    4 жыл бұрын

    Real snipers do not take forseeable locations. What's in your mind as Good, is in your target mind "he is there". Just remember, your best taget point is the best enemy refference. Just think beyond. It's your life...

  • @Darkhorseman72

    @Darkhorseman72

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GrayBeardedGreenBeret , what is your stance on using a flight suit..... I want to build it to where the back has some way to make the netting flex with movement. I know folks use fatigues to build the suits, but I heard some folks used flight suits......

  • @GrayBeardedGreenBeret

    @GrayBeardedGreenBeret

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Darkhorseman72 I don't personally like the flight suit base. I like the suit to be modular so I can choose how much of it I want to wear rather than all or nothing.

  • @RetiredTop43
    @RetiredTop435 жыл бұрын

    I've made about 5 of these things throughout my career. VERY time consuming, if done properly. Your video is right on the money.

  • @RetiredTop43

    @RetiredTop43

    2 жыл бұрын

    @dth stk A long time. Stripping the burlap takes forever. My wife helped me with the first one I ever made while attending the sniper course.

  • @jeffheyer7783

    @jeffheyer7783

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah.. I have never made one. And just based off of this tutorial, it looks like a VERY lengthy process

  • @LRRPFco52

    @LRRPFco52

    Жыл бұрын

    Using a heavy-duty sewing machine helps out for the base, bartack machine for gutted 550 and net. You can also just use a TOG with gear mesh, and tie into the mesh and random spots.

  • @YankeeVatnik1917

    @YankeeVatnik1917

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup jutting all night on cq .

  • @YankeeVatnik1917

    @YankeeVatnik1917

    Жыл бұрын

    Best part is when they help you condition your new ghilie.

  • @robertw1081
    @robertw10815 жыл бұрын

    Josh, I was proned out on a Small hill top over looking a open clearing , fully camouflaged, while deer hunting with a scoped .270 and some dude rolled up on a motocross dirt bike , parked right next to me and almost pissed on me until I forcefully cleared my throat to make him scoot away , then he probably almost crapped his pants when he noticed my rifle and me he was about 6 feet away and never noticed me , camo works !

  • @RobPainless

    @RobPainless

    5 жыл бұрын

    Right, Savage?

  • @natecrosman9506

    @natecrosman9506

    5 жыл бұрын

    Classic!

  • @cmmc3400

    @cmmc3400

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the chuckle!

  • @begonethot7722

    @begonethot7722

    4 жыл бұрын

    @SavageSurvival how do you mistake a dirt bike rider riding a bike as a deer

  • @kdmtrap7268

    @kdmtrap7268

    4 жыл бұрын

    270. Lol

  • @jacobkonkel6793
    @jacobkonkel67935 жыл бұрын

    Taking out a section on the back of your jacket, and sewing in the netting for ventilation is brilliant. Very useful tip.

  • @tommybomber

    @tommybomber

    7 ай бұрын

    There is a guy on here somewhere I seen the other day, he took his boonie hat and cut the center of the top off and added the netting there for cooling when he was making his. Guy lives here in the pnw. Pretty cool idea

  • @suburbandadwildernesssurvi8312
    @suburbandadwildernesssurvi83125 жыл бұрын

    Somehow I can smell the burlap just watching this video

  • @mossydog34
    @mossydog344 жыл бұрын

    So those Boy Scout sewing skills really do come in handy.

  • @senatorjosephmccarthy2720
    @senatorjosephmccarthy27205 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the camo tips. '69 camo war story: we flew out, Rangers outnumbered, needing reinforced. Early morning. One told me the NVA they were outrunning came along at night with flashlights, hitting sticks on their AKs, looking for them, passing about 15' away and shining right into the brush areas they were in. They weren't spotted.

  • @GrayBeardedGreenBeret

    @GrayBeardedGreenBeret

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Welcome, Commenter Five. I hope you stick around so I can hear your stories.

  • @Alex-jf1og
    @Alex-jf1og5 жыл бұрын

    Good lesson mate: Back in the UK they taught me the 5 S's & M. Shape, shadow, shine, silhouette, sound and movement. It always makes me laugh when I see a wookie bimbling through the undergrowth.

  • @NightmareFuelsYou

    @NightmareFuelsYou

    Жыл бұрын

    What about smell

  • @Alex-jf1og

    @Alex-jf1og

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NightmareFuelsYou Hey mate, use deodorant if you have a personal issue ;-). In all seriousness: There are simple, commonsense techniques for reducing odor - 1. The biggie is don't smoke when out in the ulu, and for a couple of days before; 2. Do not eat spicy food, before and during a job. Take along baggies of local fruit, pre-cooked rice and pre-cooked chicken - NO BEEF JERKY; 3. Do not go out into the ulu freshly washed, and scented with talc & aftershave; 4. If military then when not in use your gear should live somewhere secure outdoors - away from gasoline, and oils, ie. no lawnmowers, machinery, or power tools in the shed as the scent will invade the fabric of clothing and gear; 5. Guys I knew who wore a ghillie for work would wash their base materials in water, no soap. Make the ghillie then lay it on a heap of rotting vegetation for a few days. Then finally hang it up under a tree until needed. It may sound silly, or exaggerated but, the prospect of even being on exercise and having a landshark (dog) go after your ball bag when you are trying to be an inconspicuous pile of leaves is not nice. Smelling a little like vegetation might just give you a few extra seconds when dealing with unexpected, or unwelcome company. You can actually smell many human locations before you physically bump into them out in the wild. Someone smoking you can pick up hundreds of yards away, along with the evenings waft of quality MRE mixed with tabasco, and the morning waft of coffee on the breeze is a delight. Lumpy human waste goes directly into a ziploc, and liquid waste into a bottle, waste is then taken with you along with all litter evidence of your presence (leave no trace) - just make sure you don't root around in the wrong side pocket of your rucksack in the dark. If a dog will sniff out waste more or less instantly, incredible to watch a good team dog at work and play. I had this chat with a couple of blokes who wondered why they were not getting any wild hogs during their night time forays. Freshly washed hunting cammies, oiled rifles, stuff rattling in every pocket, and the gentle smell of campfire, Bud and beef jerky emanating from them ......... they might as well have had a marching band going out in front of them. They started leaving their gear outside under a tree, stopped eating smelly food and their hunting ability magically increased. Its not rocket science.

  • @Words-of-encouragement.-.

    @Words-of-encouragement.-.

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Alex-jf1og Damn dude. Invaluable information.

  • @mikeyengland6363

    @mikeyengland6363

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Alex-jf1og Spot on my good man. Field kit is FIELD kit. It always pissed me off when we weren’t hard routine from day one on ex- fight the way you train and all that. I guess some head sheds want to keep morale up with hot scoff and a brew, but it defeats the object. Got your dossbag for luxury and gat for fun! Fantastic post my good man, have a wonderful day and God bless.

  • @Bob-eo3gf
    @Bob-eo3gf5 жыл бұрын

    Every infantry soldier should read the book Marine Sniper. Great topic Josh this video was awesome

  • @airborneinfantrynstuff489

    @airborneinfantrynstuff489

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bob...👍🏻🇺🇸

  • @xringkiller

    @xringkiller

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey my buddy tim ramirez was\is a Rakkasan. Haven’t came across another one until now. Hope all is well with you and thank you for your service.

  • @Bob-eo3gf

    @Bob-eo3gf

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@xringkiller Right back at you.

  • @RoninSerradaEscrimadore

    @RoninSerradaEscrimadore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ne desit virtus.

  • @bashfulbrother
    @bashfulbrother5 жыл бұрын

    I made my own ghillie poncho and hood with twine and burlap, then sewed it to a tiger stripe hat and shirt.. Worked great. My son and I were bow hunting in early fall, and sneaking our way to our stands. I was halfway down the trail and I saw two feet coming straight for my face. Then they pulled up directly over my face and landed in on my head. It turned out to be a blue jay. I made a hissing noise and my son turned and saw the bird and started laughing so hard he said the bird looked at him, then flew off. He said he could have sworn the bird was shaking his head like he didn't understand what he was doing that was so funny.

  • @psychoaiko666

    @psychoaiko666

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome! Similar thing happened to me once with a squirrel, we stared at each other for ages, eventually the little critter trusted me enough that I could feed it some of my lunch.

  • @nmarbletoe8210

    @nmarbletoe8210

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Alan Fitzgerald A practice among the Navajo was (and is, perhaps) to build a hide in the ground, bait it with a hunk of meat, and wait for an Eagle to alight and grab it. They you grab the eagle. Wrestling ensues. . Don't do this except on consultation with your spirit animal.

  • @bushwacker2048

    @bushwacker2048

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nmarbletoe8210 then there must be a lot of one eyed, eight-ish fingered Navajo, lol

  • @jeremy87turbo87
    @jeremy87turbo874 жыл бұрын

    My dad told me what they did with the glue that had shine to them is they would rub sand into the glue right as it setting to take away the shine.... might just be a way if you don't have spray paint in you're in the field something of that nature maybe didn't get into a lot of detail when he was telling me

  • @ChrisWhite.fishing
    @ChrisWhite.fishing4 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed within first 6 seconds. You instantly recognize a man in a know.

  • @jeffgoetz6885
    @jeffgoetz68855 жыл бұрын

    When I built my Ghillie Suit I didn't use BDU Pants but made a Chap with Plastic Snap link and a Belt with a Plastic scuba weight belt latch and the top half is the same type of netting and tide the burlap and jute tied on and glue, the head cover is a bonnie hat with the same material and I used my Ghillie Suit while I was on active duty. Next you've got to get it and you mud & sandy and never ever clean it. The schools teach the fundamentals of building the Ghillie Suit but after the school is done it is good to keep expanding your knowledge with field craft and tactics. This video brings back memories from the past thank you for sharing.

  • @AMX86
    @AMX865 жыл бұрын

    At last, practical advice and not tacticool horse feathers. Good stuff, thanks!

  • @SHTFHunter
    @SHTFHunter5 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely the best video I've ever seen on building ghillie suits. Thank you sir.

  • @RetiredTop43
    @RetiredTop435 жыл бұрын

    Lots of good advice on here. I went to sniper school in 92 and was very unprepared. I reported directly from a line unit, while the other students were already assigned to a STA platoon and already had ghillie suits made. I was up at midnight every night working on my suit. I can still smell the burlap.

  • @jbrockman87
    @jbrockman875 жыл бұрын

    best ghillie suit vid on the net

  • @jeffford4090
    @jeffford40905 жыл бұрын

    love when you share military experiences, was actually wanting something like this for hunting. good stuff.

  • @mainepants
    @mainepants4 жыл бұрын

    Survival Orange ghillie suit! I need to pause while I catch my breath!

  • @robert2b2
    @robert2b24 жыл бұрын

    If you cut the burlap into 12"x12" squares, the strands in each direction can be used instead of having long strands that are kept and short strands that are removed and discarded. I also opted to go with a flight suit so I'd have a one piece that both doesn't require a belt and won't ride up if I have to back up - scooping up whatever's on the ground. I also have netting for a back panel so the one piece doesn't get too warm.

  • @maximilianlee5249

    @maximilianlee5249

    Жыл бұрын

    I was wondering if anyone thought to use a jumpsuit it seems like it would eliminate a lot of the issues with it hiking up on you when moving. I'm a caver and have found moving in general to be easier in a one piece suit.

  • @robert2b2

    @robert2b2

    Жыл бұрын

    @@maximilianlee5249 That's what I used when I made mine.

  • @shanek6582
    @shanek65825 жыл бұрын

    Tear Mender, it’s a wonderful product for glueing materials together and doesn’t shine like shoegoop.

  • @treerat6959
    @treerat69595 жыл бұрын

    By far one of the best gilli video's out in Utube land . I like that you shared these tips as a survivalist/ woodsman concealment can be used often in many scenario's keep these sort of things coming. Maybe do a video on adding natural vegitation to the overall system and followed by simple hunting or mission gear selections that would pertain to a survival or long term bushcrafters needs while out in the field.

  • @agnosjr
    @agnosjr5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us. Much appreciated. Cheers.

  • @kmassmgtow2774
    @kmassmgtow27745 жыл бұрын

    Excellent points. One of the most in-depth videos here on Ghillie Suit construction!!! Awesome video Sir. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Jesters-last-Laugh
    @Jesters-last-Laugh5 жыл бұрын

    I've watched tons of how to Ghillie suit videos, but none have come close to the practical knowledge you have shared in this one video. Thankyou.

  • @dr.s.p.
    @dr.s.p.4 жыл бұрын

    Wish we knew this early 60’s. This is Gold for young servicemen of today. Good video, even though it is backwards and mirror ;-)

  • @taffdavies35
    @taffdavies355 жыл бұрын

    I was British LRRPS, wish I kept my ghilie suit now. Nice presentation.

  • @0WickedSensation0
    @0WickedSensation05 жыл бұрын

    Still have mine from my LRSD days. We used the old desert smocks and pants, camo net with burlap. Heavy but very effective.

  • @mikuhatsunegoshujin

    @mikuhatsunegoshujin

    4 жыл бұрын

    Valhalla is my Heaven Is it worth the weight? especially without a heli to lift you around?

  • @davidquinningan8352
    @davidquinningan83525 жыл бұрын

    My favorite concealment technique: stay still. Hahaha there were so many times when I shit in the woods just a few feet from a trail and when some farmers pass by I would just stay still and they wouldn't notice and I just watch them pass by.

  • @GrayBeardedGreenBeret

    @GrayBeardedGreenBeret

    5 жыл бұрын

    Movement is the biggest give away without question, ghillie and camo don’t change that

  • @shootmovecommunicate3322

    @shootmovecommunicate3322

    3 жыл бұрын

    Had a dude almost pee on me before. I almost pissed too.

  • @TheKhopesh

    @TheKhopesh

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@shootmovecommunicate3322 Depending on what environment you were in, that could have been particularly bad even if he didn't notice you.

  • @Musicalpa
    @Musicalpa4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video. This is something I've wanted to do for several years. Takes a lot of work to make a quality ghillie suit, and you've given me some good insights for knee/elbow pads pockets and ways to attach fresh vegetation.

  • @carrowxhex6891
    @carrowxhex68913 жыл бұрын

    I have six sons and I made a ghillie suit for my oldest using your advice and now they all want one and it’s turning into a job I didn’t ask for. But I thank you for the advice and instructions. I do have two freezers full of meat out of it.

  • @m4gn3t0
    @m4gn3t05 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video! Reminds me of all the research I did to make mine years ago. Another thing you can use instead of rubber bands are hair ties. You can find them in earth tones pretty easily. Another thing to consider for how much burlap/jute to use, is by weight. I used (I think) about 10 lbs. for top and bottom and left room in the shoulders for natural vegetation.

  • @danguajardo4760
    @danguajardo47605 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @deltadog8249
    @deltadog82495 жыл бұрын

    Cool to see how industry changing features came from old school green beanie gear like this.

  • @jeremiah1178
    @jeremiah11785 жыл бұрын

    Brings me back to my days at Benning... good info

  • @jamesshroat8931
    @jamesshroat89314 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all the little insights like the thumb loophole an the stirups for you feet always had trouble when i backed up, now i can take my ghille to another level.

  • @ibstro
    @ibstro5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you - Such an amazingly detailed resource.

  • @resmeduser4918
    @resmeduser49185 жыл бұрын

    I like how the veit cong back in the day made camo patch netting with leave and stuff on thier heads and packs

  • @VeryProPlayerYesSir1122

    @VeryProPlayerYesSir1122

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's very difficult to move around when leaf and small braches rubbing against you.

  • @tantoBass
    @tantoBass5 жыл бұрын

    Great breakdown of the ghillie suit. Love the rubber band trick. Thanks for sharing.

  • @journeyman7189
    @journeyman71895 жыл бұрын

    Great explanations Josh. Thanks for going into such depth and explaining a few misconceptions about the rookie suits and how to make it functional Nate

  • @88Heckenlively
    @88Heckenlively5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. I get asked from time to time on how to make a ghillie suit. From now on I'll just send them the link to this video.

  • @HeavyJ318
    @HeavyJ3184 жыл бұрын

    All I can say is wow. These are things one can only know from years and years of real world experience. Awesome man

  • @jeffgoetz6885
    @jeffgoetz68855 жыл бұрын

    I have made a Ghillie Suit out of a BDU top/shirt and turned it inside out and the Pockets are in the inside to carry my groceries, I then sew and glue the netting the tied the jute and burlap to the netting. I do a Ghillie Cover for my head and Weapon then I get it Wet and Muddy and NEVER Clean it. I still use my Ghillie Suit even after I have Retired from the ARMY in 2007 ... The More that you use the Ghillie Suit the Best they get. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifices, and for posting these Videos

  • @GrayBeardedGreenBeret

    @GrayBeardedGreenBeret

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for yours!

  • @brucecampbell5599
    @brucecampbell55995 жыл бұрын

    That was absolutely fantastic! Thank you for sharing.

  • @JohnDoe-ee6qs
    @JohnDoe-ee6qs5 жыл бұрын

    always something of interest, always something new.

  • @mistastabs5840
    @mistastabs58405 жыл бұрын

    GREAT video, info, etc... Thanks for sharing...

  • @99Racker
    @99Racker4 жыл бұрын

    Great kit ideas. Never thought to use the newer seabag material on the front. Thanks.

  • @CaboCritic
    @CaboCritic5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir for sharing. Your mods, thumb pulls on the sleeves and bottom ties to keep the jacket in place, much like the back vent are awesome mods. Well done.

  • @johnbates8964
    @johnbates89645 жыл бұрын

    Awesome tutorial!

  • @magnum90vs
    @magnum90vs5 жыл бұрын

    Incredible tips thank you great video

  • @merxzone
    @merxzone4 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Seems like i had read a manual somewhere about turning the bdu blouse inside out so pockets were on the inside. I dig the mesh on the back great tip.

  • @mlsknnr
    @mlsknnr5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, with tips, tricks and ideas beyond the basics that I learned almost 40 years ago. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @brucefoster5386
    @brucefoster53863 жыл бұрын

    I have used it for several different surfaces and found that with fabrics that it does quite well. I will try it and let you know. Thank You for responding.

  • @MikeRyan207
    @MikeRyan2075 жыл бұрын

    Very awesome info. This will help with bow season!

  • @subdawg1331
    @subdawg13315 жыл бұрын

    good video we used a mini gillie when in op's. These just covered the face. and shoulders ... we used the natural to hide equipment and such. I learned some great tips here though for a more complete suit... thanks and cheers ... 41c

  • @DTS16
    @DTS165 жыл бұрын

    Great video Josh! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

  • @KilldeerSurvival
    @KilldeerSurvival5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, much respect.

  • @robertallenbustamante3073
    @robertallenbustamante30733 жыл бұрын

    Building one now for archery hunting.These tricks put me on point.Truly appreciate this tutorial.Love the rubber band and mixing different color locks together trick.This truly ups the ante for my success in the field. 🏹🦌

  • @shanepowell5115
    @shanepowell51154 жыл бұрын

    do more of these info videos nice to get the advice from a true service man

  • @user-ex3yt5bv8y
    @user-ex3yt5bv8y5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips

  • @catchncookcalifornia1574
    @catchncookcalifornia15744 жыл бұрын

    That was incredibly informative! Thank you! I am modifying your design as mine will be for hunting, that said, you have shared so many solid tips that I will incorporate. I will absolutely give you a shout out when I finish mine and use it on my channel! Thanks again!

  • @stevenbp101
    @stevenbp1015 жыл бұрын

    Very good video. Thanks for your service protecting our country.

  • @rubenchicken
    @rubenchicken2 жыл бұрын

    The loops are an insane tip, appreciate it!

  • @MrSrtman18
    @MrSrtman185 жыл бұрын

    What a good channel Joshua! Glad I found you! Thanks phil

  • @Jonboyr700
    @Jonboyr7005 жыл бұрын

    I don't have a ghillie and prob won't make one; however, it's amazingly impressive the amount of skill and thought into making one that works so well for various conditions. Well thought out and shows your years of experience doing this. Very impressive GBGB

  • @GIANTSECRETS
    @GIANTSECRETS5 жыл бұрын

    We had forward a listening post and a trench just deep enough to squat down and be level with the ground. We took care and replaced the topsoil and natural grass around it. The camo must have looked fairly natural and night time because one of the guys walking through our position stood on my head and kept going. Probably thought he stood on another rock lol.

  • @GTIwarrior
    @GTIwarrior4 жыл бұрын

    I used to have one my team leader made. He used vehicle camo netting over jlist. It was a bit wookie ish but not as bad as you might think. The jlist has all the stirrup straps and stuff already which saved a bit of work.

  • @justinmullenix3529
    @justinmullenix35295 жыл бұрын

    Great tips and tricks on building a suite. Thanks.

  • @MrThenry1988
    @MrThenry19885 жыл бұрын

    I hid in plain sight with a suit on. 1 knew I was there. 20 didn't. I layed beside a tree shrub. I gave it up when one of the guys said he was getting a gun to inspect the weird noise.

  • @mikuhatsunegoshujin

    @mikuhatsunegoshujin

    4 жыл бұрын

    a man has his needs.

  • @drastikmeazures1
    @drastikmeazures15 жыл бұрын

    Hands down best Ghillie Suit video I've seen. Thanks.

  • @stephensmith9334

    @stephensmith9334

    5 жыл бұрын

    watch ripperkon has lots of ghillie suits but this is a great vid too ripperkon just goes a lot deeper n has a lot of builds .no disrespect

  • @drastikmeazures1

    @drastikmeazures1

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@stephensmith9334 Thanks, just checked out his channel, good suggestion.

  • @bradjunes1610
    @bradjunes16103 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for defending me and my family. I will always support you "guys".

  • @macdelttorres3366
    @macdelttorres33665 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all the great tips

  • @11BeezDD214
    @11BeezDD2145 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Good to hear someone who knows the detection factors and how to apply them (first video on youtube that ive heard them used when discussing ghillie construction, first time ive heard them used outside of a SOTIC context). Excluding BDUs and boonies, Hobby Lobby sells everything else you would need for those of you following along at home. (burlap, netting, glues, thread and dyes)

  • @troycarty658
    @troycarty6584 жыл бұрын

    You and I were apparently trained in the craft around he same time. However a better alternative to the rubber bands is paracord or bank line.

  • @enriqueestebanantoniosuare6414
    @enriqueestebanantoniosuare64144 жыл бұрын

    Man, I've been always a hunter. Yours is the best explanation I've heard. I've been there, when just a little mouvement, just a little chage in light, was the signal... Patience and observatience was the key. No straight movements that nature hasn't.

  • @kendallcallaway3939
    @kendallcallaway39395 жыл бұрын

    Great upload. Was just looking into getting one!

  • @Invisible1400
    @Invisible14004 жыл бұрын

    Finally, I'm glad you released this video and shared the tricks of the trade, the only thing I do differently is I use a flight suit with burlap on the chest, I dont get dirt down my pants while crawling also keeps most bugs out of the suit while waiting. 😁

  • @angrypatriot5392

    @angrypatriot5392

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thats exactly what Im using. What color did ya go with? I found a nice used desert brown suit from the surplus store for $25. I think I paid more for the net and burlap than I did the suit.

  • @frankvazquez4050

    @frankvazquez4050

    4 жыл бұрын

    I remember that being suggested. Not that I currently have a need for a ghillie suit, but if I made one to use here in Florida, it would have to be very light or I'd probably dehydrate and/or overheat. A jumpsuit seems like a damn good idea.

  • @Invisible1400

    @Invisible1400

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@angrypatriot5392 hey, I use the OD green military issue flight suit, it works great

  • @Invisible1400

    @Invisible1400

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@frankvazquez4050 cut large pockets out and cover with thin fabric before you construct the suit, it will keep you cool while it's hot out

  • @angrypatriot5392

    @angrypatriot5392

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Invisible1400 Right on. Thats awesome man. Is it finished yet?

  • @vegasheat71
    @vegasheat715 жыл бұрын

    The rubber bands idea is a great way to attach foliage quickly. Great idea! On a funny note maybe you can use the color hair spray to camo your beard since its already so bushy. I'd watch that video too. Cool video thanks for all the great ideas...

  • @mikerithgin7102
    @mikerithgin71025 жыл бұрын

    Glad I stumbled across this channel. Good content from a solid source. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

  • @wayneconners2614
    @wayneconners26145 жыл бұрын

    Great video , thank you. I made my first suit by watching other videos and created the “Wookiee” Looking suit you talked about. I wish I would have seen your video first before starting. Will definitely use your tips for the next one .

  • @stormysampson1257
    @stormysampson12575 жыл бұрын

    Ghee, here is an idea, GBGB...have a Ghillie Suit Contest! The final 5 show details about construction and how to be invisible.

  • @sarb6p55
    @sarb6p554 жыл бұрын

    What Really turned me on about the Ghillie Suit is about 10 years ago I was Hunting Deer, And this Dude was sitting against a Pine tree I walk right by him without even seeing him but I had this feeling (Six Sense) that there was someone there as I turned around to check my surroundings I didn't see anything so I held my firearm close by but not intended to shoot anyone , As I checked the pine tree where this Guy was sitting "he moved" and ever since that time I was hooked I couldn't believe what I was seeing I am So fascinated with the Original Ghillie Suit.

  • @bradleyweiss1089

    @bradleyweiss1089

    3 жыл бұрын

    There was a guy I used to work with that bow hunted. And all he had on was face paint and camp clothing. And he told how he was laying down near some ferns when a black bear with two cubs came and he watched them play. And left and never knew he was there. He said they were like 15 feet away. I said wow had you spooked them or got between that wouldn’t have been very good. He was totally indifferent. Ah I wasn’t worried he said.

  • @stuartzelter5845
    @stuartzelter58454 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all the good advice on how to make a better ghillie suit

  • @frankvazquez4050
    @frankvazquez40504 жыл бұрын

    I decided to watch this video and realized that I had seen it before, but you provide so many points and tips that it was like a new video. Most of the good stuff I have learned about ghillie suits and camouflage was from the book "The Ultimate Sniper" by Major John L. Plaster, but you provided a few more gems. I'm surprised how far you deconstruct your BDU's and remodel them in building your suit, but we see that the results benefit you for all your efforts.

  • @jerryj3047
    @jerryj30475 жыл бұрын

    As a sniper/retired.this is gold. I learned the hard way, no youtube back then. Work with guys with a skateboard helmets a few times in past.Good work sir.I use RUBBER CEMENT AND CONTACT CEMENT on my helmet, boots etc . put dirt around me on that glue ...works fine

  • @mikemarriam
    @mikemarriam5 жыл бұрын

    Years ago I hunted an area where the whitetail deer bedded on a high knob. No matter how I tried I could only crawl so close before they spotted me. Two hops and they'd be over the back side before I could get a shot. I'd love to try that stalk with a ghillie on. Thanks for the lesson. Stay safe.

  • @michaeledlin9995

    @michaeledlin9995

    4 жыл бұрын

    You will also have environmental issues. Wind direction and thermals can cancel all of the camo you have on. I know I crawled to within 25 ft of a nice buck a few years back. I was close enough to smell him. Then the wind changed i felt it on the back of my neck. Surprised wasn't the word . He jumped up looked my direction and trotted off . He never positively identified me. But he knew I was there and I was close.

  • @mikuhatsunegoshujin

    @mikuhatsunegoshujin

    4 жыл бұрын

    Stalking deer is the worst. Background noise like a light rain will get you close without worrying about sound.

  • @primaltactics6885
    @primaltactics68853 жыл бұрын

    I already started making one but this vid definitely gave me some good tips. The rubber bands are a lot easier than trying to put plants into the netting and the thumb and belt loop ideas are definitely going to be helpful.

  • @toneyjohnson8910
    @toneyjohnson89105 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video you make it real simple to understand.

  • @jeffnotti9932
    @jeffnotti99325 жыл бұрын

    OH Snap.. What an awesome lesson in who to make a functioning suit. for me if TEOTWAWKI stealth is my friend.. i cant wait to try all that.. hat vial and top is amazing.. first the suit then the veg.. thanks for sharing all that. Great Lesson... I understand it is not how you are taught but how you adapt the lessons from all the proceeding instructors and snipers ahead of you, then making a suit for yourself to accomplish the best camouflage possible. Your pocket application is really super awesome... i think i get it.. thank you again ... J

  • @toddgibson9861
    @toddgibson98615 жыл бұрын

    I only "neek" up on turkeys these days....lol Great job....!!

  • @Iceberg050
    @Iceberg0505 жыл бұрын

    Excellent demonstration

  • @gregwright392
    @gregwright3925 жыл бұрын

    Great info and instructions! Thank you for your service young man n God bless!

  • @davidcollishaw2771
    @davidcollishaw27715 жыл бұрын

    oooh this brings back memories of doing my sniper cadre and stealing truck canvas out of the MT parks to sew onto the fronts of my clothing. the sides used to be rolled up so we used to cut man shapes out of it then roll em back up! Now I'm older wiser and hairier - do you rub your chin in undergrowth to 'veg it out' or have you made a battle burka? don't forget smell, as OPFOR I used to hunt fellow british troops by the smell of curry that used to follow them around. just like US troops with C rats and tabasco they used to turn everything into a mess tin curry, smokers too. back then everyone smoked which made hunting them very simple.

  • @mt8149
    @mt81493 жыл бұрын

    Me: Throws my orange and yellow job site ghillie suit away.

  • @defenselessmoms

    @defenselessmoms

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe save it for fall when the leaves turn orange and yellow 😂

  • @senatorjosephmccarthy2720
    @senatorjosephmccarthy27204 жыл бұрын

    The water bladder against the back also absorbs a bit of body heat. And the tip of keeping the suit narrow is a good idea, Thanks. My bow has leaves on it too, good to hide behind.

  • @somebodyelse50
    @somebodyelse505 жыл бұрын

    This was great. I've made a few "Wookie" suits and I think I'm getting better each time but that's probably a matter of opinion. This video will help lots. I definitely learned something here. Thanks again from the great white north.

  • @VikingPreparedness
    @VikingPreparedness5 жыл бұрын

    Yep! Good stuff. DOL

  • @GrayBeardedGreenBeret

    @GrayBeardedGreenBeret

    5 жыл бұрын

    DOL, Pastor Joe!

  • @darylsarbaugh3491
    @darylsarbaugh34915 жыл бұрын

    Great info. I was in a LRS unit. We used ghille cloaks made primarily from a torn up camo net, some Vietnam era sand bags, and flat green spray paint. They worked well if you follow the other principles of concealment. I even got peed on by an opfor in daylight In the shadow of low hanging cedar branches. P.S. Don't wash them in your wife's washer uses a garden hose and plain water the air dry to 100lb mess. I made mine that any rodent would consider 5 star accomidations.

  • @GrayBeardedGreenBeret

    @GrayBeardedGreenBeret

    5 жыл бұрын

    That’s when you know your camo is on point

  • @13CRAZYDAVE13

    @13CRAZYDAVE13

    5 жыл бұрын

    Daryl Sarbaugh Wash it???? Never wash it lol & keep it in the shed

  • @bradleyweiss1089

    @bradleyweiss1089

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@13CRAZYDAVE13 I worked with a guy that owned a bow shop and hunted he kept his suit in a bag with leaves and dirt to help cover the smell.

  • @talkingwithtrash8879
    @talkingwithtrash88795 жыл бұрын

    Never really thought about the bulk aspect. Great tips all around. Have several Marine sniper friends, but they are very tightlipped about their trade. Thanks for the education.

  • @HighSpeedNoDrag
    @HighSpeedNoDrag5 жыл бұрын

    I have not donned a "Swiss Seat" in almost 2.5 decades and it felt so good.