Anyone use a ghillie suit?

[PalsPal]

I've been picked off a few times, especially in the early season in the open woods.

I'm thinking about carrying a ghillie suit with me and throw over me when I get set up. My main concern is how hot it might be.

Any tips?

 

[cbhunter]

I won two of them on an online auction recently. I will prob try one of them. But if it's a hot morning I will def pass. If you are looking to buy one let me know

 

[muddyboots]

I just bought one for this year a leafy suit.

 

[Andy S.]

Never used one. I always try to go lightest weight possible, and the ghillie suit looks a little bulky and warm for my liking. But then again, I have never actually tried one on. Anxious to hear your feedback if you use one this year.

 

[clwg97]

I have been using a leafy suit not a ghillie suit for a few years. It works pretty well.

 

[deerfever]

I would try the leafy suit, they are light weight and do a great job. I carry mine in the truck and just throw it on over my work clothes when I hunt before or after work. Very handy !

 

[PalsPal]

I would try the leafy suit, they are light weight and do a great job. I carry mine in the truck and just throw it on over my work clothes when I hunt before or after work. Very handy !

That's what I got, not a true ghillie suit.

The one I bought is made like a rainsuit poncho. I'm thinking about altering it some for a better fit and not be restrictive for using my pot calls, etc.

 

[deerfever]

That's what I got, not a true ghillie suit.

The one I bought is made like a rainsuit poncho. I'm thinking about altering it some for a better fit and not be restrictive for using my pot calls, etc.

I don't know if we are talking about the same thing. Mine has a jacket and pants. They are usually one size fits all and a leafy 3d camo look. Very handy and do not restrict calling in anyway. There are some that are very inexpensive, Walmart Even has one online.

 

[PalsPal]

I don't know if we are talking about the same thing. Mine has a jacket and pants. They are usually one size fits all and a leafy 3d camo look. Very handy and do not restrict calling in anyway. There are some that are very inexpensive, Walmart Even has one online.

The one I got looks similar just a one piece.

 

[Setterman]

No, but I used to wear a leafy suit, can't any longer too many briars where I hunt

 

[Union Co. Boy]

I've been using leafy suits for about 20 years. I do feel like they make a difference. No substitute for holding dead still, but in a less than optimal situation they can tip the scales in your favor a bit more.

 

[TheLBLman]

No, but I used to wear a leafy suit, can't any longer too many briars where I hunt

I've tried also with the "leafy" suits, and their hanging up on brush & briars is why I quit using.

I even cut off one leg of the pants in an effort to minimize the hang-ups. That did reduce them a little. Then, I cut off both sleeves on the top piece, which also helped a bit.

Finally just quit using for turkey hunting.
Sometimes, will use (what's left) for archery deer hunting.
What's left is a 1-legged pant, and a sleeveless "vest" now

 

[PalsPal]

I know I'll only put it on once stationary in a fairly open setup.

 

[Boll Weevil]

Any tips?

They might be picking you out due to setup, glare, or reflection off a shiny surface...I've had that happen before. At least I think that's what it was. If there's sky behind you or no back cover, wearing glasses, a shiny receiver on your gun or any little thing out of place they'll pick up on it.

 

[PickettSFHunter]

Try a north mountain gear leafy suit top.

 

[HUNT4ONE]

I've been picked off a few times, especially in the early season in the open woods.

I'm thinking about carrying a ghillie suit with me and throw over me when I get set up. My main concern is how hot it might be.

Any tips?

Skip the suit and buy a HECS outfit. It works! the turkeys see you but don't recognize you as danger...

 

[Newt]

Try a north mountain gear leafy suit top.

X2 good piece

 

[megalomaniac]

I love my ghillie top. It's camo jute sewed to a mesh foundation. I've had hens at 2 to 3 feet from me without spooking. That being said, it's too hot when the temps get above 80 deg, even when wearing short sleeve shirts underneath. I keep it rolled up and carry it through the briers in rough stuff.

The North Mountain leafy top is a nice compromise. Extra camouflage, but without the bulk or heat.

No need to ever waste money on 3D bottoms.

 

[huvrman]

I've used both. Prefer the leafy suit. Guilie picks up every leaf, stick, and piece of brush you encounter.

 

[MickThompson]

Leafy suit over shorts and a t shirt is my go to for warm weather