Selecting a ghillie suit is more than just selecting the right size. It also depends on what you will be doing. What activities do you need your ghillie suit for? Will you be wearing the suit often? Will you be running a lot in your suit? Will you be performing any type of sport in your suit? Archers, for example, typically benefit from a different type of ghillie camouflage wears than snipers do.

The most common type of ghillie suit is the bug-proof suit. This type of ghillie suit consists of a pair of trousers and a jacket both constructed out of bug-proof cloth or mesh. Most ghillie suits are fitted with a layer of netting on the outside of the jacket so that you can add additional vegetation to blend in with your surroundings. Make sure that your ghillie suit has a high quality zipper and elastic cuffs on the sleeves. This makes it easier to move and hold items in while wearing the suit. It is wise to invest in some high quality fire-retardant spray to cover your suit in if the one you purchase isn’t already fire retardant. If you make your own suit, you will definitely need to add this step.

If you are buying a ghillie suit for activities during which you have to run a lot it may be a good idea to invest in a lightweight ghillie. There are special so-called paintball suits that weigh only around 4 lbs. These lightweight suits are washable and scent free. Make sure that if you do purchase a suit of this type that it has a smooth lining so that you can easily wear it with a shirt underneath. Again it is possible to add vegetation as the jacket is covered in netting.

The sniper ghillie suit is usually a high quality suit with a jute back that is attached to a military style BDU jacket. The ghillie suit covers the back, arms and front panels of the BDU and most of these suits come with a camouflage hood. It is important to buy a type of sniper suit that is designed to keep you cool.

Make sure to buy a ghillie suit that is closed with Velcro instead of buttons. This is important especially with sniper suits as crawling on buttons can be quite painful. The trouser legs are protected at the front with extra durable material for durability when crawling.

Picking the best ghillie suit for you should be easier with these pointers. Always ask if a suit is fire retardant or if you have to spray the item yourself to protect it from fire.

If you are thinking of using camouflage for your ghillie suit, camo netting or even face paint, you need to know what type of camouflage pattern to use. The most common types are woodland, mossy, desert, winter white and timber. These refer to the colors as well as the shapes of the patterns in this camouflage. To determine what type of camouflage pattern you need to use, you will have to know what type of environment you plan to be in. Your goal with camouflage is to blend in with the environment as much as possible. This is why it is often used by the military, in hunting and in sports like paintball. You want to blend into your surroundings so you can not be seen and then wait for the proper time to attack. Whether you are a sniper waiting for the perfect moment for that ideal shot, a hunter lying in wait for the prey or a paintball enthusiast trying to get one-up on your friends, you need to right camouflage pattern to pull off the perfect hiding. A woodland pattern is best for green, wooded areas such as a thick forest of pine and other greenery during the summer or spring months when everything is in full bloom. If you are in a snowy field or even snow covered woods, you will want to wear a winter white pattern that helps you blend in with the environment. Enemy or prey that looks at you will see all the white and not be able to distinguish you from anything else in the background. A mossy or wetland area, such as the swampy south, is best camouflaged in a mossy pattern. This type of green will have stringy, mossier looking grass and weeds. Blending in while in the desert is easier than ever with desert camouflage patterns. Timber allows you to blend in thick, wooded areas but with less greenery than a woodland environment. All of these patterns can also be further customized to help you blend in even more. The number one rule in choosing your camouflage pattern is to know the area you will be in. If possible, you need to go there first and look at it. Take in the sights, the noises, the background. Notice all that you can about the environment, the tress, the grass, the wildlife and anything else around. This will help you choose the perfect camo pattern and even customize your ghillie suit or camo netting if needed to get the perfect blended look.