A sniper ghillie suit gives you full coverage and freedom of movement.

The first step in choosing a ghillie sniper suit is to look at what you need it for. The most common uses for ghillie suits are hunting, paintball or airsoft, military and police missions, and wilderness photography. Think about how much freedom of movement and how much camouflage cover you need to figure out which suit is right for you.

How you move (i.e. at a walk, run, crawl, or crouch) will make a huge difference as to which suit you need to buy…

• If you move at a crouch, you’ll want to choose a jacket and pants set. A poncho or long jacket would only get in the way, since it hangs down below your knees.
• If you crawl on the ground, you’ll want to choose a sniper ghillie suit. A sniper suit with jute material only on the back side of the suit will let you crawl on the ground without snagging on sticks or other objects.
• If you mostly stand or walk upright, either a full-coverage ghillie suit or a ghillie poncho will work for you. If you don’t need as much camouflage below the knees (i.e. your feet are hidden by brush), a poncho will give you plenty of coverage. If you want full coverage, go for a full ghillie suit.
• If you run at all, choose a ghillie suit that lets you move easily, such as a sniper suit. Since it only includes jute material on the back side, you won’t have to worry about tripping on the suit.

Depending on how you plan to use your ghillie suit, here are a few more pieces of advice…

For the most coverage possible (front and back), choose a full ghillie suit set.

• If you use your ghillie suit for hunting, choose a suit with natural jute material to help eliminate scent. Then roll around in the dirt with your suit on to give it an earthy smell.
• If you use your suit for hunting in a treestand, get a jacket and pants set. A poncho or long jacket could get in the way as you climb up to the treestand.
• If you use your suit for paintball, airsoft, or woodsball, choose a lightweight suit to keep cool while you’re running around.
• For military purposes, you’ll most likely need a combination of lightweight material and full coverage.

Final Words of Wisdom…

• If you want the most coverage possible, choose a full ghillie suit instead of a poncho.
• If you want the cheapest ghillie suit you can find, look for a ghillie poncho. Remember that you can customize most ghillie suits to fit your needs.
• Choose a color and camo pattern that matches your typical terrain. Then customize the suit for even better camouflage.