Poncho Style

The poncho style is based on a military poncho and made with several different materials, all depending on the type of ghillie wanted. This style ghillie is a basic and very versatile camouflage system and can be used for a numerous amount of things. Situations such as:

1.) Rainy weather 2.) Hunting blind 3.) Covering an ATV or gear/equipment 4.) Lean-to/shelter (sun, rain, emergency) 5.) Quick on/off suit

Poncho ghillie used as a base camp.

Desert poncho ghillie - prone in the rocks

Desert poncho ghillie - prone on the rock

Below is a list of the materials and some options that could be used to make your poncho style suit.

-The poncho can be any style, but a military poncho will work best. -Military camouflage netting will work best for a leafy appearance. -Other strips of fabric (old cammies, t-shirts, etc.) can be tied to the netting to create a more filled-out look, or if you don't have any military style camouflage netting. (Leafy style) -The netting that is the base to tie the burlap to can be any type, but the net from a military camouflage netting is preferred. Don't have the holes to big or to small (approx. 2 in.). -The burlap can be stripped individually (each strand) or cut into strips that are different lengths and widths. -The burlap can be painted or dyed. -The burlap can be used from feed or sandbags, or from rolls bought at military surplus and some craft/fabric stores or departments (Wal-Mart). -The netting can be attached to the clothing in several ways: Shoo Goo, zip-ties, or sew it on. If you do more than one, it will make it more durable.

Materials needed to make a poncho ghillie:

-Poncho (any rain poncho, but military style will work best) -Military camouflage netting (for leafy style) -Strips of fabric: old cammies, t-shirt, etc. (for leafy style) -Netting (for burlap style) -Burlap/jute (for burlap style) -Paint or dye (earth colors) -Shoo Goo, zip-ties or sewing kit/machine