Camouflage suit has its own characteristics. Such special clothing is used by the military, and fishermen and hunters are also very fond of costumes.
The history of the camouflage suit
In ancient times, a camouflage suit was made from all available materials: branches, leaves, grass. Such equipment was created more for the self-preservation of a person in extreme conditions. Animal wool and bird feathers were considered the best material for making a costume. All this was done in order to survive in the wild.
Modern camouflage suit came from the military about 50 years ago. The first military suits were used by the British army in the 19th century, and they were made in khaki. Gradually, the costumes improved and began to be produced in several types, with different colors and patterns. Gradually, the camouflage suit flew around the planet and began to be used by the army in all countries of the world.
Types of camouflage suits
Camouflage clothing is created individually for each locality and season. Existstwo main types of equipment:
- Summer.
- Winter.
Each of them is divided into special subspecies, of which there are a large number.
Summer camouflage suit is completed with a jacket with a hood and loose-fitting trousers. The suit is intended for use only on a summer background. Produced in green with a special small geometric pattern. If necessary, the camouflage suit can be washed in the washing machine.
Winter equipment is made of dense white fabric and is used in the cold season. It can be produced with a different pattern that imitates dirt, or sewn from a woven dyed pile. For convenience, there are loops that are on trousers or on a jacket for attaching a belt. If you purchase a high-quality winter camouflage suit, then a person can go unnoticed at a distance of several meters.
DIY camouflage suit
If necessary, you can make a camouflage suit with your own hands. The favorite activities of men are fishing and hunting, which require the presence of such equipment. It is not necessary to buy it in the store, you can easily do it yourself. There is nothing difficult in this. Detailed instructions will explain each step step by step:
- From the old camouflage fabric, you need to cut strips of different widths of 3 and 8 cm and a length of at least 25 cm. If there is no such fabric, you can take any other plain material.
- The next step is preparing the shirt. She may bemade of dense material. It is better if the shirt is military-style. You can also take any elongated raincoat or coat.
- Stripes of fabric are sewn onto a shirt or cloak, alternating in color and size. This will give the future equipment a more inconspicuous look. If you want to increase the length of the shirt, then this can be done using a nylon mesh. And strips of matter are woven into it.
- An ordinary black knitted hat is ideal for a headdress. For better camouflage, you can sew pieces of matter on it. Shoes will suit any dark shade. It does not need to be masked separately.
These camouflage suits for hunting or fishing can be made from improvised means.
Conclusion
As you can see from the above, if you need a ghillie suit, you do not have to buy it in a store.
With a small supply of information and simple materials in your arsenal, it is easy to do it yourself. If you still need to buy it, then you need to go for it to a specialized military equipment store. Also, camouflage suits can be purchased at "All for fishing and hunting" stores.
