I am hopefully attending my department's basic sniper school in the near future. Could anyone provide any advice on good websites to buy ghillie supplies from, specifically jute and netting? I am not looking to break the bank but would still like to avoid having to tear at some burlap for an extended period of time. And if anyone has had any experience, are there any good substitutes to be found at an arts and crafts store (what type of fabric would I ask for?)
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Re: Where to buy supplies
This is how I made my first ghillie as a broke Corporal: Go to the garden center of any hardware store and they should have 3'x25' rolls of tan burlap. Cut that into 3'x3' squares and start unweaving it. Get ready to have little burlap bits floating around, so don't try this one anywhere you don't want to be covered in the stuff.
For the netting, I used a field hammock cut up and attached to a set of camouflage utilities with plastic zip ties. Look for one with 2" squares or so.
This is how I made my first ghillie as a broke Corporal: Go to the garden center of any hardware store and they should have 3'x25' rolls of tan burlap. Cut that into 3'x3' squares and start unweaving it. Get ready to have little burlap bits floating around, so don't try this one anywhere you don't want to be covered in the stuff.
For the netting, I used a field hammock cut up and attached to a set of camouflage utilities with plastic zip ties. Look for one with 2" squares or so.
Re: Where to buy supplies
www.Ghilliesuits.com
They have jute, synthetic and netting. Just about everything you need.
www.Ghilliesuits.com
They have jute, synthetic and netting. Just about everything you need.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave_</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Tactical Concealment is a great source </div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave_</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Tactical Concealment is a great source </div></div>
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Re: Where to buy supplies
Rather than unraveling burlap cloth, look for sisal/jute binder twine; it's already in a roll. This material can be bleached or dyed with Rit. Subdued shades are best; so make sure the dyes are diluted.
When working in shaded, wooded zone; shades should be lighter in order to offset the darkening that shadows introduce.
Grays and tans might work for urban camo applications.
Rather than using netting; I suggest sewing (flat finish) buttons onto the garment, then attaching tufts of jute with twine loops that fit tightly over the buttons. That way individual tufts can be easily replaced with different shades for new environments. The buttons won't hang up on projections as easily as netting can.
For snow environments, white poly pro binder twine exhibit a degree of bright translucency that blends better with snow, and the poly pro twine will also accept Rit dyes. Faint gray shades as well a darker colors can be used to build a breakup pattern similar to NATO Winter Camouflage. A very faint blue tint can amplify a brighter, whiter appearance.
Greg
Rather than unraveling burlap cloth, look for sisal/jute binder twine; it's already in a roll. This material can be bleached or dyed with Rit. Subdued shades are best; so make sure the dyes are diluted.
When working in shaded, wooded zone; shades should be lighter in order to offset the darkening that shadows introduce.
Grays and tans might work for urban camo applications.
Rather than using netting; I suggest sewing (flat finish) buttons onto the garment, then attaching tufts of jute with twine loops that fit tightly over the buttons. That way individual tufts can be easily replaced with different shades for new environments. The buttons won't hang up on projections as easily as netting can.
For snow environments, white poly pro binder twine exhibit a degree of bright translucency that blends better with snow, and the poly pro twine will also accept Rit dyes. Faint gray shades as well a darker colors can be used to build a breakup pattern similar to NATO Winter Camouflage. A very faint blue tint can amplify a brighter, whiter appearance.
Greg
Re: Where to buy supplies
Tag....
Need a source for nylon webbing/strap....and hardware.
Hate digging through a search, so if anyone has something in their favorites in addition to the above, that's reliable/dependable...I'd appreciate a linky.
Tag....
Need a source for nylon webbing/strap....and hardware.
Hate digging through a search, so if anyone has something in their favorites in addition to the above, that's reliable/dependable...I'd appreciate a linky.
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I like the button idea. What is your spacing on the buttons? Do you create bunches like a fox tail and attach them or is a line strung between buttons with bundles on the string? If you have a pic that would be great.
I like the button idea. What is your spacing on the buttons? Do you create bunches like a fox tail and attach them or is a line strung between buttons with bundles on the string? If you have a pic that would be great.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tripwire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tag....
Need a source for nylon webbing/strap....and hardware.
Hate digging through a search, so if anyone has something in their favorites in addition to the above, that's reliable/dependable...I'd appreciate a linky. </div></div>
for hardware check out supplycaptain.com
webbing can be had at many fabric suppliers....rockywoods.com usually has the best selection and easiest methods of ordering
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tripwire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tag....
Need a source for nylon webbing/strap....and hardware.
Hate digging through a search, so if anyone has something in their favorites in addition to the above, that's reliable/dependable...I'd appreciate a linky. </div></div>
for hardware check out supplycaptain.com
webbing can be had at many fabric suppliers....rockywoods.com usually has the best selection and easiest methods of ordering
Re: Where to buy supplies
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kraigWY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nothing blends in better in an urban enviorment then a LE counter sniper leaning over the hood of a police car wearing a ghillie suit. </div></div>
I've seen Army guys do foot patrols in the day with ghillie suits on.... Walking on the main roads, mind you.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kraigWY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nothing blends in better in an urban enviorment then a LE counter sniper leaning over the hood of a police car wearing a ghillie suit. </div></div>
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Re: Where to buy supplies
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jedi8541</div><div class="ubbcode-body">www.Ghilliesuits.com
They have jute, synthetic and netting. Just about everything you need.
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I bought mine here while attending SHOT a few years back. It was, and still is, an amazing suit. They do great work, IMO.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jedi8541</div><div class="ubbcode-body">www.Ghilliesuits.com
They have jute, synthetic and netting. Just about everything you need.
</div></div>
I bought mine here while attending SHOT a few years back. It was, and still is, an amazing suit. They do great work, IMO.
