A good ghillie is hard to find.

• Author: Foster, Sharon
• Position: Tech Talk - Protective camouflage - Brief Article

A new ghillie suit--used as protective camouflage by the military, law enforcement and corrections personnel, as well as hunters and paintball players-- has been unveiled by Custom Concealment Inc., of Zanesville, Ohio.

The serape-style ghillie comes in two models: the tracker ghillie and the recon/surveillance ghillie, explained David Marion, the firm's president. Unlike the traditional sniper ghillie, these two new versions are designed for movement, Marion said. They come down only to waist level, which decreases the weight of the suit, he noted.

Other benefits include ready access to ones combat vest and equipment, easier venting and rapid cooling.

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