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Building a Ghillie suit
Kegan:
I was down at the store yesterday picking up more finish and Titebond III when I noticed they had camo burlap for hunting. My initial thought was that it'd be perfect for blinds, but I noticed there was quite a bit of material there for two blinds. Today I happened across a picture of a ghillie coat and thought, "hey... I want to make one of those!"
I was wondering if anyone had made one before or might have ANY information or advice on these things that might help me with this?
mullet:
I have made one from Burlap. It is too hot and heavy for huntint down here. It is easier to make one then buy one, they are too expensive.
lowell:
I made one and used a lightwieght leafy camo jacket that I realLy didn't use. So I cut strips and used artificial sinew to sew the burlap strips to the "leaves" on the jacket. Also tied on some different colored length of jute chord also.
Just got the jacket done ...not the pants. Never hunted with it last fall because of sore shoulder but would still like to give it a try. I did some shooting with it on and was in the process of trimming areas that would interfere with string and my sight window. It would be very warm but that is not a problem cause it is usually cold here. Would not like to get caught in the rain cause I think it would get very heavy!!
I can post a picture or 2 if you would like to see it.
mullet:
I use a net leaf pants and jackets suit. When its hot during archery season I wear shorts and a T shirt.
Kegan:
Lowell I'd love to see some pictures :)
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