| When it comes to camouflage, there is no better tool | | | | this strategy is to simultaneously have your |
| than the ghillie suit. Because it resembles foliage, the | | | | companions ambush the opposing team once they've |
| suit allows you to blend into your natural surroundings | | | | passed your area. The subsequent noise will mask |
| and provides you a greater chance of hiding from and | | | | your own shots, letting you hit your targets without |
| stalking your targets. Wearing one, however, does not | | | | giving yourself away. |
| make you totally invisible. Whether for paintball, airsoft | | | | In scenarios such as Capture the Flag, staying hidden is |
| or hunting, it's vital that you know how to use a ghillie | | | | not as much a priority as tagging as many enemy |
| suit strategically so as to maximize its effectiveness. | | | | players as you can. This is because your opponents |
| First, let's go through some basic guidelines common to | | | | will be most likely making a run for your flag. You'll |
| all scenarios. | | | | want to ambush and take them down as they come |
| | | | into view. Because surprise is on your side, you should |
| 1. Movement is the enemy of camouflage. Even if you | | | | be able to tag one or two before the rest can return |
| blend into the background, a slight movement of your | | | | fire. |
| hand as you adjust your rifle or scratch at an insect | | | | One drawback of the ghillie suit is if the opposing team |
| bite can give away your position immediately. While in | | | | has already seen you in it before the game starts, |
| hiding, stay as still and as quiet as you can. | | | | they'll know what to look for. Lessen the risk by taking |
| 2. Choose a suit that's best suited for your strategy. | | | | deep cover amongst grass, shadows, and dense |
| Will you be standing, sitting or crouching most of the | | | | leaves. Whatever location you choose, just be sure |
| time, as in hunting? A full-body poncho suit is best for | | | | you're able to see around you and sight your targets. |
| you. Will you need to move around quickly, as in the | | | | Hunting |
| case of paintball and airsoft? Consider getting a fitted | | | | It's the predator's nature to use stealth, and what |
| suit or one for the upper body only. And if you prefer | | | | better way to achieve it than with a ghillie suit? These |
| to lie prone, choose one that's open or padded in front, | | | | suits were a proven tool when they were first used |
| allowing you to crawl with relative ease and comfort. | | | | by Scottish gamekeepers for hunting, and the years |
| 3. Customize your ghillie suit to mimic the terrain you will | | | | have not lessened their usefulness. |
| be on. Wearing camouflage that makes you stick out | | | | Hunting is an entirely different sport than paintball or |
| of your surroundings is self-defeating. Take some time | | | | airsoft. Here you'll want to stay hidden as long as |
| to visit the place, note the colors and surrounding | | | | possible before taking the critical shot. Animals may |
| vegetation there, and apply these details to your suit. | | | | not be able to think like paintball opponents, but they |
| 4. Make sure your equipment is also concealed. Your | | | | have superior senses and can spot a hunter long |
| prey can't mistake the straight line of a gun barrel for a | | | | before he can bag his prey. Ghillie Suit [ solve this |
| branch. Blacken shiny objects with mud or matte black | | | | problem by letting the hunter remain out of sight, lulling |
| model paint,and consider investing in a ghillie rifle kit for | | | | the animal into sense of security. Even if the hunter |
| your weapon. | | | | does make some noise when stalking, the disguise can |
| Paintball and Airsoft | | | | buy him enough time take his shot while the confused |
| Using a ghillie suit in combat games like paintball or | | | | animal assesses the threat. |
| airsoft not just adds to the fun factor by providing a bit | | | | As usual, preparation for the hunt is the key. Study the |
| of realism-it also gives you an incredible advantage of | | | | lay of the land before you begin your hunt. Be on the |
| being difficult to spot and shoot at. As mentioned, ghillie | | | | look out for good places to lie in wait for your prey. If |
| suits work best when the wearer is immobile, and thus | | | | you're going to use other tools like hunting blinds, have |
| are far more useful for defensive positions rather than | | | | them ready at the scene before you start your hunting |
| attacking ones. Still, there are a number of tactics you | | | | expedition. Also, try to incorporate as much of the local |
| can use to maximize your advantage. | | | | color and flora into your disguise. |
| One strategy is to lie in wait beside a path, wait for the | | | | Remember that animals have a better sense of smell |
| enemy to pass by, then shoot them in the back. With | | | | than humans, and they can detect your presence |
| the right timing, you can take down one or more | | | | even if they cannot see you clearly. Solve this problem |
| opponents without blowing your cover. A variation of | | | | by hiding your scent with mud or even manure. |