I'd agree with gsc on a poncho over a blanket. I'm sure that many others can attest to this as well, but in my experience, playing airsoft sniper is quite different from the "real deal." I know that's a pretty obvious statement but what I mean is in airsoft you generally must;
1. Move more to get in range or out of sight.
2. Hide quickly and often not where you would prefer to.
3. Find a place that gives you a vantage point but isn't an obvious sniper spot.
What that means is, the chances of you finding a sweet spot to camp from are pretty slim and blankets are really only ideal for camping out. Something more mobile will allow you to get in a good spot, take your shots and re-locate. That's why I'm a big advocate of the "stalker suit" as opposed to a full ghillie or a ghillie blanket when it comes to airsoft snipin.
Also, in regards to cost, having made 6 full ghillies and maybe a dozen stalk suits, the cost of DIY over a kit such as that one is a bit less but with different materials. I'm a big fan of the Marine style ghillie with mixed burlap strips and jutte strings rather than the noodly Ghurka style of full jutte.
3 yards of burlap from your local fabric shop, a 10$ decorative fish net from the HobbyLobby next door, a 5-10$ set of BDU's from Goodwill and either Shoeglue or a leatherman's awl to sew on the netting is really all you need to get started. I've never spent more than 50$ on materials for even a full ghillie DIY. Just something to keep in mind.
1. Move more to get in range or out of sight.
2. Hide quickly and often not where you would prefer to.
3. Find a place that gives you a vantage point but isn't an obvious sniper spot.
What that means is, the chances of you finding a sweet spot to camp from are pretty slim and blankets are really only ideal for camping out. Something more mobile will allow you to get in a good spot, take your shots and re-locate. That's why I'm a big advocate of the "stalker suit" as opposed to a full ghillie or a ghillie blanket when it comes to airsoft snipin.
Also, in regards to cost, having made 6 full ghillies and maybe a dozen stalk suits, the cost of DIY over a kit such as that one is a bit less but with different materials. I'm a big fan of the Marine style ghillie with mixed burlap strips and jutte strings rather than the noodly Ghurka style of full jutte.
3 yards of burlap from your local fabric shop, a 10$ decorative fish net from the HobbyLobby next door, a 5-10$ set of BDU's from Goodwill and either Shoeglue or a leatherman's awl to sew on the netting is really all you need to get started. I've never spent more than 50$ on materials for even a full ghillie DIY. Just something to keep in mind.
