Tag: concealment
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Ghillie Guide – Materials to Use: Updated for 2026
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…
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Make it hard
Balancing the defensive mindset against the offensive mindset in Airsoft. Today I found myself quoted on a French Paintball site. Of course, where better to learn as a Paintball sniper than to come here? The tactics and ideas are the same regardless of the equipment. I’ll translate : “Attack all you like, but if you…
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Oakmaster Custom Ghillies – Shaman
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…
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Assault Ghillies
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,…
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Concealment and Cover
Staying hidden is the key to staying alive as a sniper. I keep reinforcing that idea through all the articles I do. If you’re alive, you’re still able to cause the enemy team problems. If you get spotted and get hit, it’s a long walk back to respawn and then all that effort put into…
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Cotton Ghillie Leaves
Partly a response to a question I had in a Haloscreen group, and also something I haven’t covered yet but was meaning to. Cotton leaves for ghillie suits. These are really becoming a key component of Haloscreen groups but I’ve also seen people doing cotton-only 3D on their suits, like Joseph Keller (@instagram – I’m…
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Tuesday Thinkings #10 – Sniper Buddies and Suit Bases
Behind every good sniper, is another one. I know I’ve said that a few times before because my phones predictive text brought it up instantly. In game, having a second pair of eyes and a second rifle obviously doubles your capabilities – more firepower, more awareness, and more brain cells. It’s the voice behind you…
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The 7 S’s of Camouflage
(featured image – Raw War, Carlisle) Can’t remember how many there are to be honest, so I’ll go with the 7 that i can remember/may have made up. These are the things you need to think about in the field. Having a good ghillie suit or camouflage system is only half of the battle. You need…
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Getting colours right
How do you go about getting colours to match the environment you play in? One of the most common issues with a lot of suits, although brilliantly made to add depth and texture, is simply getting the colours wrong. A ghillie colour matched perfectly even with no decoration will work better than a well constructed…
