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Originally Posted by CDN_Stalker (Post 588547)

it doesn't make a lot of sense for me to be conceiled and sneaking around when the guy behind me is wearing multicam. Lol

what isn't multiscam uber 1337

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Originally Posted by Jayhad (Post 588552)

what isn't multiscam uber 1337

It's like a dotted line. Sometimes you see it, sometimes you don't. ;)

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Originally Posted by Jayhad (Post 588552)

what isn't multiscam uber 1337

Only in Ghost Recon...

If all you're looking for is something that you can roll up and stash but use when you want to conceal and hide a bit better, why not get something like this?
http://www.ghilliesuits.com/index.as...PROD&ProdID=16

Its more a pack cover/poncho kind. But over all if you're not intending to really branch off from the unit either to the side or up a head, this isn't really something you need/want to deal with.

Ok, got a couple pics of what I've started (colours are off, but hey, "ah dunnae gi a shiite".......... and I had to upload to my facebook account since the Warmongers site is under re-construction):

http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/phot...06176_3113.jpg
http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/phot...06177_3551.jpg

And since I'm prepping for a winter game next month, the joys of masking tape!
http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/phot...06178_3919.jpg
http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/phot...06179_4277.jpg

Hey Mike,
Where did you find that netting?

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Originally Posted by ex-royal (Post 588702)

Hey Mike,
Where did you find that netting?

I love copy & paste! Been buying it for a few years now, they always seem to get more in:

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Originally Posted by CDN_Stalker (Post 588402)

Helmets are targets, and a target is the last thing a sniper wants to be. :D

No, helmet cover is just a pre-made hood shaped thing. Secure the front three flaps inside it and Shoo-Goo the netting too it (BTW, the netting is found at Michael Craft store, called "Decorative Fishing Net" and is 5' x 7', cost is $14. It's a used saltwater fishing net, super strong and natural earth colour.)

Stalker,

How are you fastening on that quick ghillie?

I'm thinking of 1" webbing straps across the chest with ladder locks on it. Quick and simple, and low profile.

I made a ghillie cape last summer and find it's not to bad to crawl around in. It is just a rectangle net with some burlap straps so you can put the cape on like a backpack. There is also lots of net above the shoulder portion so it can be pulled over as a hood. I used jute twine for the majority of it, but end up cramming the ghillie full of grass, leaves and twigs to make it effective.

I think the easiest thing to wear under it is a belt with a few pouches. CIRASs are too big. But if you really wanted to, you could put this over your CIRAS.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...o/DSCN5066.jpg
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Originally Posted by Buck (Post 588380)

...Ideally I would like to carry it in a utility pouch and just throw it on in certain situations where some sort of concealment would help (ex. defending ). The role I play in the squad will require me to make those long shots but at the same time keeping an aggresive pace with my squad. There is already a designated recon role --- so playing as a full out sniper is not something I plan on nor do i have the patience for, so there is no need for a full blown ghillie suit, just some type of wraps that I could carry on the field and use when necessary.

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Originally Posted by CDN_Stalker (Post 588394)

... Woodland helmet cover for a hood, heavy fish net for the rest of it. Plan is something lighter that is easier to lug around, roll up inside out and sling it kinda thing....

Canadian Stalker has the right idea here.
I originally built my first ghillie on a set of tiger stripe BDU's 13 years ago using smelt netting and dyed burlap. The burlap added the most weight (duh) and the smelt netting made for easy assembly after it was sewn directly onto the BDU. For your application you could make a poncho, or like a hooded short cape, out of a stronger type of netting with tie downs in key locations in order to allow a relatively "quick attachment" to the rest of your kit.
However,as a note, over the years I often found that the netting snagged on various other parts of my kit (the rear sling mount on my AR for example). A quick fix for this was to sew a patch of light material onto the inside of the netting in the problem areas before attaching the burlap. This prevents the ghillie netting from snagging onto the MP5K I sometimes sling across the small of my back....and allows me to reach it with out grabbing a hand full of burlap as well. So do this over the area where you intend to affix your pistol holster to your kit, However, again..this does not prevent the netting from snagging on anything outside of your kit, such as branches and the like. But nothing is perfect.

A home made ghillie can be be both cost and field effective, as long as it is well thought out.

And I would suggest using a lot of earth tones in your ghillie, as you can always add greens to your ghillie in the shape of garnish.....there's not a lot of brown garnish available to add to a green ghillie.

Good luck with your project;
SHA DO