Category: Ghillie and Camouflage

  • Ghillie Guide – Materials to Use: Updated for 2026

    Ghillie Guide – Materials to Use: Updated for 2026

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    A lot has changed in ghillie construction since I first published my materials guide back in 2019. Over the years, new materials have appeared, techniques have improved, and my own experience has changed how I approach building camouflage. I’ve now completely rewritten the guide to reflect what I actually use and recommend today. It covers…

  • Positive and Negative space in Camouflage

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    An important concept for anyone who has an interest in camouflage, it is often overlooked but can make all the difference to your suit (or whatever you want to camouflage). Explaining it though, when you ask any Airsoft sniper, is a little tricky. If I asked a hundred Airsoft snipers, I’d get a hundred different…

  • Oakmaster Custom Ghillies – Shaman

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    A look at the New Shaman ghillie concept from Oakmaster and Le Covert Sartorialist. A couple of months ago, Le Covert Sartorialist shared some details about his latest creations and asked if I wanted something sent out to test. No details, no explanation of it or how it works. “I want you to discover and…

  • The Legacy of Le Covert Sartorialist

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    The world of camouflage this week has been rocked by the news of the retirement of Le Covert Sartorialist, and for me, he’s led an absolute revolution in concealment these last few years. His work has been so far ahead of the rest and he changed the way so many of us thought about and…

  • For Mike, with love…

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    Ghillie Q+A, don’t worry this isn’t an erotic story… But it is Valentine’s Day and today I got a lovely letter from Mike in the Czech Republic with some very good questions about making a ghillie, pattern control and adding 3D. So good in fact, that with his permission I’ve decided to answer them publicly…

  • Why are leaf suits so bad?

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    Fanboy/girl hats off everyone. It’s critical thinking time. Ten years ago, leaf suit based camouflage systems were everywhere and continue to sell well. Although popular, are they actually any good? Back in 2017 (I think, just as I started blogging), I remember being part of the Mustang inner circle when leaf suits started to take…

  • For the love of DPM

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    Why British DPM camouflage remains one of the best camouflage choices on the market, despite being retired by the UK armed forces. As an Airsoft sniper, I don’t need to match my teammates’ patterns or pull off a particular historical look. The only thing I need to worry about is being effective, so I can…

  • Assault Ghillies

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    And why they belong in the bin. Plus a few concepts around the idea of ghillies and mobility for all Airsoft players. Assault ghillies in the Airsoft arena tend to be used by non-snipers as a means of extra concealment, and in itself that isn’t a bad idea. If you’re a support gunner for example,…

  • Do I Need A Ghillie?

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    (In Airsoft, no. If you’re in a combat zone, for god’s sake keep it on, I’m not being responsible for deaths). Ghillies in Airsoft. I know I did an article some months back on ghillies being cosplay or utility, talking about how many people wear them to look the part rather than knowing how to…

  • The End Of Sniper Camouflage

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    For many, many years/beers now, I’ve sat and watched camouflage evolve, particularly in airsoft. From bdu’s, to hunting clothing, to stringy suits, to leaf suits, back to bdu’s and onto Haloscreen. I’ve seen Amazon suits, ribbons, plastic leaves, twine, polystyrene and even people glueing half an aquatic plant centre on their ghillie. It’s certainly come…