A ghillie suit is a type of camouflage clothing that helps you to blend in with your surrounding, hiding you from enemies and making you more effective as a sniper. It is designed to resemble environments such as sand, snow, or foliage and it is used by many different groups, from police and military to hunters, and even nature photographers. Of course, it is used in airsoft also – if you play as a sniper ghillie suit can give you serious advantage making you less visible so that you can easily take your opponents one by one from distance. So in today’s article we’re bringing you a list of best airsoft ghillie suits you can buy.
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Ghillie Suit Pros And Cons: Is It Worth It To Have A Ghillie Suit In Airsoft?
If you were wondering is ghillie suit worth it, it depends on your playstyle – are you moving a lot and attacking positions, or are you playing as a sniper, staying behind, and providing cover? If you play as a sniper than yes, ghillie suits are worth it as they really help you to blend in with your surrounding. And one of the most important things of sniping is staying out of sight of your enemies. But they are often a little heavy and cumbersome and can get really hot under it, so if you’re playing some other role that requires a lot of moving, then I don’t think you’ll enjoy it very much. Also, it depends on fields where you’re playing – while ghillie suits are really useful, for example, in wooded areas, it doesn’t make much sense to use it in some urban-type field.
A good and well-built ghillie suit will work wonders for camouflage, especially if you add a few twigs and leaves. Even at closer ranges, there is a great chance your enemies won’t notice you. While some people are advising that is best to make your own ghillie suit, it does take some time and we think there are a couple of decent options out there that won’t break the bank and will save you a lot of time.
Ghillie Suit Pros
- Camouflage – as we said, good ghillie suits are pretty effective in camouflaging making you nearly impossible to detect visually, even at closer ranges. It can give you a serious advantage over your opponents if they can’t see you.
Ghillie Suit Cons
- Heavy and cumbersome – some of the ghillie suits are heavy and cumbersome making it harder for you to run and change your positions easily.
- Heat – while some ghillie suits are well-ventilated, some of them are not and it can get pretty hot under it.
Best Airsoft Ghillie Suits
Without further ado, we bring you a list of best ghillie suits for airsoft that provide effective camouflage making it easy for you to blend in.
Arcturus Ghost Ghillie Suit
This thick, mold-resistant ghillie suit from Arcturus Camo was made with one goal and that is to be densest and most concealing ghillie suit on the market. It uses 6 lbs of synthetic, water-resistant thread (7 colors in total) and it is suitable for use in a variety of terrains – with broad color variation it allows you to blend in with almost any wooded areas. You can use it right out of the box, but of course, there is a space for your own modifications. It is one of the most concealing suits commercially available.
Arcturus Ghost Ghillie Suit is a well-made, sturdy, effective ghillie suit and our top choice.
Arcturus Ghost Ghillie Suit features an adjustable waist and ankle straps (so you can customize it to your build and height), breathable, lightweight, double mesh base, an adjustable hood attached to a zippered jacket, and double-stitched threads. If you need to, you can hand wash it in cool water, and in case of stains, you can use non-bleached, scent-removing detergent. Also, this suit comes with a rifle cover and a nice flexible mesh bag.
This well-made and sturdy Ghillie Suit from Arcturus Camo is pretty effective and our top choice.
Features:
- Double-stitched water-resistant threads
- Adjustable waist and ankle straps
- Lightweight, breathable, double mesh shell
- Adjustable hood attached to a zippered jacket
- Made with a 7-color blend – 4 shades of green, tan, black and brown
- Comes with a rifle cover and a nice flexible mesh bag
- Dimensions : 16 x 10 x 8 inches; 5.6 Pounds
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Red Rock Outdoor Gear – Ghillie Suit
This dense ghillie suit comes from Red Rock and is made from polyester. Lightweight and breathable, it can be put quickly over clothing and allow direct access to pockets underneath. It also provides effective camouflage and it’s not hard to blend in with your environment.
Red Rock 5-Piece ghillie suit comes with jacket, hood, pants, gun wrap, and stuff sack. Hood covers the entire head and neck and the pants, with elastic waist and a drawstring, have one cool feature – snap closures near the ankle makes it easier to put them over boots. Also, ghillie camouflage threads are double stitched which is a plus in our book.
Unfortunately, the suit comes untangled and it takes some time to untangle all the knots. Like many other ghillie suits, it tends to collect things on the ground pretty easily. This may be a problem for some, but on the other hand, this adds to the camouflage and makes you less visible to the enemies.
It’s not the best ghillie suit out there, but if you’re on a budget it is a decent option.
Features:
- Material: polyester
- Set includes: jacket, hood, pants
- Comes with gun wrap, and stuff sack
- Elastic pant waist with drawstring
- Elastic jacket cuffs
- Easy snap-closure jacket
- Lightweight and breathable polyester construction
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Matrix Full Body 3-Piece Concealment Ghillie Suit Set
This breathable, size adjustable and comfortable three-piece ghillie suit from Matrix provides solid concealment in wooded areas. Lightweight and cool, this ghillie suit covers all parts of the body and comes with a gun wrap. Things on the ground tend to stick pretty easily on this ghillie suit which is both pro and con. This may be a problem for some, but on the other hand, this adds to the camouflage and makes you blend in more easily.
It can get a little hot during the warm days (and warm during the cold days), and strings tend to fall off but this is still a good option which allows you to blend in with your surrounding pretty easily.
Features:
- 3 piece set – coverage for the head, top, and bottom
- fully adjustable size
- Breathable and comfortable
- Covers all parts of the body
- Comes with a mesh stuff sack
- Mesh netting liner for great air ventilation
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North Mountain Gear Ghillie Suit – Camo Hunting Suit
This one is a little more expensive option on our list but also one of the best. Made from durable polyester, North Mountain Gear Ghillie Suit is a lightweight and breathable ghillie suit that uses over 1000 silhouette breaking leaves for better concealment. It features double-stitched, full-cut leaves, hood with adjustable drawstrings, and knee-length zipper on each pant leg making it easy to go on or off over bulky boots. The hooded jacket has two deep zipper closure pockets.
It’s a well-made, comfortable, and lightweight ghillie suit that provides effective camouflage making it easy for you to blend in.
Features:
- Set includes: hooded jacket with pockets, pants
- Material: polyester
- Lightweight
- Soft breathable shell
- Double-stitched, full-cut leaves
- Hood with adjustable drawstrings
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VIVO Ghillie Suit Camo Woodland Camouflage Forest Hunting 4-Piece
If you want a little cheaper but still decent option then this Ghillie suit from VIVO is a good choice that provides solid concealment in wooded areas. While not being the thickest ghillie suit on our list it has some other advantages. Built on a mesh base, it is lightweight (4 lbs), a little cooler, and easier to move in than some other options on the market.
This set from VIVO includes a mask, jacket, pants, gun cover, and a carrying bag. Four ft long gun cover comes with elastic band and strings on both ends so it can be easily installed. Hood has mesh opening for eyes and nose, adjustable chin strap, and forehead strap and covers the entire head and shoulders which is a nice feature. Like we said in a previous article, Airsoft Ghillie Suit Tips That Work: How To Blend In, you should cover your head, face and shoulders to blend in more easily with your surroundings. The lining is made from 100% polyester, and the strings are made of 100% polypropylene so it won’t get water-soaked easily.
Things on the ground, like branches and leaves, tends to stick pretty easily on VIVO Ghillie Suit. This may be a problem for some, but on the other hand, this adds to the camouflage and makes you less visible to the enemies. Also, strings tend to fall off pretty easily, but you get what you pay for. While not the best ghillie suit on our list it is still a solid choice if you don’t want to spend a lot of money.
Features:
- 4 pieces – mask, jacket, pants, and gun cover
- Comes with carrying bag
- Material – 100% Polyester Lining and 100% Polypropylene “Strings”
- Hood features opening for eyes and nose, adjustable chin strap, and forehead strap and covers the entire head and shoulders
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MOPHOTO 5 in 1 Ghillie Suit
MOPHOTO 5 in 1 Ghillie Suit is a lightweight ghillie suit made mostly from tough and durable polyester (98% polyester 2% spandex). It’s water-repellent, fire-retardant, mildew proof, rot proof and it comes in three different size choices with an adjustable waist. The package includes a jacket, hood, pants, stuff sack, and a gun wrap. While carry bag is small, it’s not hard to put everything back into the bag after taking it all out.
It’s a well-made ghillie suit that provides effective camouflage making it easy for you to blend in. This one also picks up a ton of debris from the ground, like leaves, and sticks, but like we said for other ghillie suits this is actually not a bad thing as it adds to the camouflage. Used for airsoft, hunting, paintball, surveillance, wildlife photography, and birdwatching. A lifetime warranty is a nice feature too.
It’s one of the better options, especially in its price range.
Features:
- Set includes: jacket, pants, hood, rifle Wrap, and carry bag
- Material: 98% polyester and 2% spandex
- Size (XL/XXL): Adjustable waist size: 25″- 48″; pants length: 43″; shoulder: 21″; chest size: 40″- 50″; sleeve length: 35″; jacket length: 31″
- Lifetime Warranty
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HaoFst Medium Size Ghillie Suit Camo
HaoFst ghillie suit is a dense, lightweight (4 lbs) and well-made ghillie suit that provides a good value for the money. Unlike most ghillie suits that use a single stitch, HaoFst Ghillie Suit features double-stitched threads minimizing the shedding of the suit. It is made from tough and durable polyester – the lining is made from 100% polyester, and the “strings” are made of 100% polypropylene. The whole package features a hood with an adjustable chin strap and netted face opening, jacket with elastic waist and cuff, and snap closures, pants with an elastic drawstring waist, gun cover, and a carry bag with 2 compression straps to compact the suit.
HaoFst ghillie suit is a solid choice that will make it easy for you to blend in with your surroundings. Just like most other ghillie suits, this one collects things on the ground, like branches and leaves, pretty easily. While for some players this is a problem, on the other hand, this adds to the camouflage and makes you less visible to the enemies.
Features:
- Double-stitched threads
- Material: polyester
- Carry bag has a shoulder strap for easy carrying
- Drawstring waist on trousers for easy size adjustment
- Poppers on jacket make it very easy to get on and off
- 100% Polyester Lining and 100% Polypropylene “Strings”
- Package includes: hood, jacket, pants, gun cover, carry bag
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Zicac Outdoor Camo Ghillie Suit 3D Leafy Camouflage
This lightweight, breathable and well-ventilated ghillie suit from Zizac is made from durable polyester. It’s thin and lightweight and you can wear thicker clothes under it without problems. Zicac Outdoor Camo Ghillie Suit doesn’t catch onto branches, leaves, and twigs so easily like many other options on our list. The package includes a hooded jacket and trousers.
While not the best option on our list it’s a solid ghillie suit that provides good value for the money.
Features:
- Set includes: hooded camo jacket, trousers
- Material: Polyester
- Unique 3D lifelike camo leafy design, durable polyester material
- Elastic waist on trousers for easy size adjustment.
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Airsoft Ghillie Suit Buying Guide: What Should I Look For When Buying A Ghillie Suit?
When buying a ghillie suit, you’ll want to pick a durable, lightweight, and comfortable ghillie suit that looks as natural as possible. Always check the physical construction of the ghillie suit and how durable it is. Is it water-resistant, rot-resistant and is it double-stitched?
Purchase a ghillie suit which outer layers, color patterns, and texture look as natural as possible because the suit should blend well with your environment. Also, the ghillie suit should not be too heavy, bulky or too hot. Make sure to pick the right size also. One more thing you should check is material. Purchase the ones made from synthetic materials like polyester because natural materials like cotton are actually bad as they absorb moisture.
Airsoft Ghillie Suit FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What Is A Ghillie Suit?
A ghillie suit is a camouflage clothing designed to provide effective camouflage making it easy for you to blend in with your surrounding and hide from enemies.
What Are Ghillie Suits Made Of?
Ghillie suit is usually garment covered in strips of twine, burlap, and cloth with scraps of foliage from the area. For an effective ghillie suit, you must use natural materials that are present in the environment in which you’re going to play.
What Are Ghillie Suits Used For?
Ghillie suits are used for camouflage so that you can easily hide from your opponents or your prey. They are used by police and military personnel, hunters, airsoft players, wildlife photographers, birdwatchers, etc.
Can And Should You Wash A Ghillie Suit?
If you’re thinking about washing a ghillie suit in a washing machine, then the answer is no. But you can hand wash it, some with cold and some with hot water. Just use a hose to wash your Ghillie suit and hang it to dry it. But the better question than can you wash a ghillie suit is should you wash a ghillie suit. If it’s not really dirty and it doesn’t stink like sewage, there is no need to wash it.
Summary
If you play as a sniper, the ghillie suit will give you a serious advantage as it makes you almost invisible to your opponents. Especially if you know how to blend in with your environment.
While you can make your own ghillie suit, it does take some time and as you see, there are a couple of decent options out there that won’t break the bank and will save you a lot of time.
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