Comparison of Ghillie-Suit and GHOSTHOOD Ghost-Hoodie

The classic ghillie suit is an old technology, which still has got it's place in the modern world. But new technology like the Ghost-Hoodie by GHOSTHOOD is something, that replaces a ghillie suit in some scenarios and performs even better.
Advantages of a Ghillie Suit:
- Durable
- A lot of vegetation can be added
- highly breathable (if build correct)
- padding and reinforcements on the front, elbows and knees for better performance in prone
Advantages of the Ghost-Hoodie:
- super lightweight and compact
- versatile camouflage tool
- easy to stow / hide
- easy to use
- covers body and tactical gear
My review to the Ghost-Hoodie: ripperkon.de/e...
This topic could also be a complex video. If you have any questions, please add it to the comments. At first I wanted to share my thoughts about these two systems. Maybe I will go more into depth later.

[@mikeemmons1079]

Not sure about the fabrics you use, but something you missed that is a Ghost-Hood advantage; it is positive IR reflective. Meaning it doesnt change colour under night vision. Most civilian camo you buy, including Amazon ghillie suits, will make you obvious, some will turn you into a glow stick.

[@metalm4910]

You can hand wash your clothing in Hunter's UV killer laundry soap that will take care of the problem I think

[@mikeemmons1079]

@@metalm4910 well. Shit. I want you to be right and wrong at the same time.

[@christophersteingart2237]

A ghillie suit matched to it’s environment, by being made of the environment, will always be more IRR compliant. Being made of what’s in the environment, will always blend into environment better, under any kind of light.

[@mikeemmons1079]

@@christophersteingart2237 Your comment indicates magical thinking.

[@metalm4910]

@@mikeemmons1079 it's just a suggestion dude it may not be right or wrong but until you apply it you will never know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Yesnaught]

The Ghillie definitely has it's uses, but I'd take the Ghost hoodie almost every time for utility and ease of use. A "good enough" in many scenarios beats "flawless" in one, to me.

[@andrewferguson6901]

that clip of him walking out of the pine tree in the ghost hoodie elicited an audible "oh shit" from me. I went back and rewatched it and he was STILL hard to see even with prior knowledge of the location. Now.. the Ghillie in prone was literally invisible in every example. but for something as simple as a shawl with some dangly bits, holy shit that thing put in work

[@MrJamesD]

I fully agree with regarding weight saving and versatility of kits like this. More emphasis should probably be placed on this with individual kits

[@mikeemmons1079]

I have the smaller pncho and the gaiters. they take up as much space and weigh less than 2 pair of socks. I keep them in my "ever since 2020" edc bag.

[@davidfalloutbandit]

Mad respect to people that can do this. My urge to sneak up and yell 'OOOGA BOOGA BOOGAAA!' At people is simply too strong for me to ever do this.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

You have my utmost respect for leaving in where you tripped over the tree 🤣 awesome video buddy. Although things for real life military snipers are different, sniping for airsoft is still a reasonably closed quarters affair. Awesome content my friend 🤜🤛

[@kellycollier2026]

I agree. I tripped once and snapped my bipod leg right off. It made target acquisition a bit more challenging for sure.

[@sebastienschubert2991]

Looks pretty useful for a bugout situation where you are making your way to a cache and you want something light weight and versatile that doesn't require a lot of prep to make it effective.

[@Mhg01jw00]

7:22 Danke das du es nicht rausgeschnitten hast. Danke für das Teilen und die Arbeit die du damit hattest. Klasse.

[@mattbrown5511]

I have multiple ghost hoodies. Where I am at, I can go from hardwood forest to conifer to beach to rocky terrain all within 2 km. And of course, there are the 4 seasons to deal with. I don't have to worry about snowfall, but the vegetation coloration changes are a consideration. Good, quick snapshot video on the ghost hoodies and ghillie though. Well done sir.

[@xDragonce]

Something interesting I noticed about the hoodie, is that the very light fabric waves quite unnaturally in the wind and it caught my eye often.

[@denismorgan9742]

Ghillie suite is far better for snipers, however for hidden infantry especially for woods and forests because of ease of use definitely the ghosthoody this is a fantastic piece of equipment.

[@ifell3]

I think you could have done some prone shots of the ghost hoodie. But looks like a decent packable bit of kit, matched with a proper ghillie hood should be great. Can imagine it getting tangled quite easily though.

[@mikeemmons1079]

The company sells all the bits and bobs you need create the effect. They even sell a 6x4 drop cloth

[@ifell3]

@@mikeemmons1079 yeah I've had a look, in the UK it seems like you have to buy from them directly. But have found similar cloth on Amazon that's at a reasonable price

[@Jaeger04]

@@ifell3 Make sure it is original and not a ripoff because it might not be IRR reflective

[@coreymerrill3257]

Great video ! I use a poncho made of camo netting with one inch wide, various length strips of different bdu fabrics . I make sure it is covered in ground debris and dirt and stained from the environment. Worn over a multicam top and atacs woodland pants , I krept to within 15 feet of a doe and 3 fawns munching on early fall blueberries. No vegetation used. I moved when the wind blew. I stopped when the wind stopped many years later and my knees still hate me for crouching that long. If I can get that close to multiple deer , adding vegetation In an observant Manner would get me very close to a people undetected .

[@SrAntonio301]

That fall at 7:30 🤣 thx for keeping that in there.

[@iamscoutstfu]

Good idea. The mk2 should have a split down the center with a generous overlap that can be fastened using small magnets. This allows you to quickly access your kit, deploy your weapon from behind the poncho, and you can flip it over your shoulders and low crawl if you need. The arms are not necessary, nor are the gloves. A simple veil would be superior to a mesh window, especially if you're throwing it over a helmet. The fabric is good for weight, but could be easily snagged on brush, and will move in the wind.

[@jerryj3047]

The major problem with Ghost-Hoodie is it didn't break up head and shoulders formation. I bought two and spoke with Math

[@Spectre361]

Maybe Karl can put something together for you?

[@mikeemmons1079]

@@Spectre361 Check their accessories page. Anything there that helps?

[@m4rvinmartian]

And it fluttered. Not many things in nature flutter. Most things sway and wave.

[@Jason-33W]

The light weight has its uses for sure but if you are going through thick bush, that would be a nightmare having it on as it would get caught on everything.

[@kellycollier2026]

One of the biggest issues in a non-urban setting is my rifle. Please do a video specifically for covering your rifle in your position. And when say covering please keep in mind that you still need to be able to see your target area through the optic. Thank you!

[@ApocGuy]

just warp the netting around the rifle and put fine color matching mesh on front lens of scope to prevent glare and spotting obvious non natural elements ;) . painting your rifle into more "nature like" colors helps too. Coyote brown is far superior to black in nature, but shades of green or smth works even better.

[@kellycollier2026]

@@ApocGuy I know you are correct. It's just the idea of painting something that I have a years worth of savings invested in causes me a bit of physical pain. I mean the scope alone took almost a year and a half to save up for. I just worry I'll mess something up.

[@BigfootUnibrowMan]

@Kelly Collier All the SpecOps guys paint their rifles so don't worry about it. Also it is paint, if you mess up just paint over a mistake. Worst case scenario you can bathe the rifle in special chems to strip the paint, but like I said I wouldn't even bother with that. Once you paint it the only time you will want to change it is if you are in a vastly different environment.

[@BigfootUnibrowMan]

@@kellycollier2026 If you are worried about painting the scope, that is fair. Garand Thumb shows how you can use a textured camo tape on it.

[@m4rvinmartian]

@@kellycollier2026 as Bigfoot said, camo tape or "make a ghillie suit" for your scope. Use open mesh to block lens reflections, mesh disappears when you are focused far out. And then typical ghillie instruction for the sides. Take care on the open action side of course. And here's one of many rifle paint videos. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXLIhH6qodp4Y8U

[@IIIDasBrotIII]

Cool, dass ich mal wieder ein Video von dir zu sehen bekomme. Ich habe mir vor ewigen Zeiten dein Ghillie Bau Tutorial angesehen, ist sicher schon 12 Jahre her :D

[@RARDingo]

In the Australian Army we were taught NOT to use natural vegetation as part of your suit as the unnatural motion actually catches the eye. We would use strips of scrim & hessian as they have no distinctive shape.

[@kenfulkerson9567]

All good fine information, But I prefer my Camo attachments. Ghillie attachments are great for size and ease of carry. 1 for my head to waist and the 2nd part from waist to knees. This allows for ease of movement and less to carry, plus can carry addons for changing settings. The camo hood you show I have used similar for base camp hide and caches.

[@Meem-v02]

Gotta give the props to the editor, realistic looking flying heads and hands are really hard to animate right. Though, I don't understand why do you need to turn them invisible?

[@ImNoBSING]

Viper hood with proper camo is a way to really easily beat the eye. Afterall it is the gun/optics and then head/shoulders that are the most visible.

[@adventurehawksancientharmony]

I wish there were dealerships in the USA. You forgot to to mention the Ghost-hoof is IR Reflective

[@adventurehawksancientharmony]

Ghost hoof…Hood

[@HerbertoWestentasche]

That elegance at 7:23min :D but very good comparison. Ive got the hoodie for wildlife photography. I like how lightweight he is.

[@Sceme1991]

I've noticed that even just wearing plain green, brown and gray works surprisingly well. You'd think that atleast camo pattern would be required, but in reality as long as you don't stand out, people don't really notice unless directly looking at you. Bright colors and exposed skin is what gives you out most often. Even black is a bad choice for clothing.

[@SGCXD]

They both have their time and place. I think the ghost hood is probably more appropriate for average people in general since the ghillie suit is a much more deliberate in its use case.

[@poopsitoutgaming7575]

I used a poncho or ghost goodie for when I was cold or wet. Even made a small fire in between my legs under my poncho once. Its was super warm and drying. And you couldn't see the light from the fire. Just a little smoke coming out of the neck hole. 😆 but if we were moving in the woods, it had to be a ghillie suit. Cause the ghost hoodie would be shredded and torn apart fast when your low cralling in the woods.

[@MrChunk28]

Would the ghost hood catch and snag really easily on twigs and foliage if you had to crawl or more slightly also if having to move quickly would it be clumsy and get in the way with getting up with it being so baggy and loose fitting?? I don't know im just asking your advice, it does look like it would work well over a water proof camo poncho if you can attach it securely then you would be protected from moisture from the ground and from above (rain,fog,humid mornings or evenings)

[@Bonzai1000]

Tolles Video. Schade das niemand zu sehen war.

[@grummpy1110]

Bei etwa 6:10 sieht man ein Haupthaar wehen.

[@VRCommy]

Wow the last videos really show that if you have the ghost hoodie with almost any type of vegetation in front of it, it’s almost invisible. Even by itself it performs better than I thought it would 😳 But yeah probably only useful if you’re not crawling in it

[@leeknight9957]

This went from a camouflage video to trick or treating in the wrong side of town. Total comedy chap \m/, LOL

[@HaakonTheViking]

If you had to pick one ghosthood, would you pick Brown or green? How well would the Brown work in the summer? How well would the green work in fall?

[@m4rvinmartian]

The sun is the issue having brown in green summer and green in brown fall. In the shade, not an issue. In bright sun, it'll stick out like a sore thumb.

[@Marcpowers]

When knowing to look for you in the ghost hoodie some of the hidingspots seem so obvius, but if i wasnt looking for you i guess it woul've worked realy well

[@knight_tv]

I guess the current tier S is halo screen, some of the stuff we can get here in EU is amazing, Sprinter Custom Ghillie, Le Covert Sartorialist, these guys, make rly lightweight ghillies wich are amazing

[@user-ed4bp7pt4s]

*It all depends on the conditions of course), but the video is great! Danke!*

[@nzezk]

6:59 holy cow. the ghost hoodie looks great near trees. i heard you started walking but i thought you were behind the camere (as a joke) to show us that the ghost hoodie cant really camoflauge you well (as seen in previous clips). especially in the wind, when the branches are moving.

[@hand13932]

that has more to do with youtube video compression i think

[@joearledge1]

You should also target turkey hunters in your marketing! Not sure if you have turkey hunting where you're at, but turkeys have incredible eyesight, so really good camo is extremely important for this type of hunting, especially since you are on the ground with the turkeys, as opposed to being in a tree stand. Currently, a lot of turkey hunters wear leaf suits, rarely a few wear ghillie suits. Turkey hunting involves a good bit of walking around to get close, then you pick a hide spot, sit down, call a few times and wait for them to come within about 20M to 50M for shotgun, and about 10M to 20M with a bow. The season is in the spring and in some places in the fall too. I'm sure some turkey hunters already use some of your products, but it seems like a good market that you haven't tapped into yet. Keep up the good work!

[@NightFury-jd8ce]

Nice comparison - I opt for advanced woodland outfit or other patterns to match seasonal surroundings, then add a mesh faced boonie with shell stitching to quickly adapt to local foliage wherever you set down. Whatever is best for visual, audible, and other stealth you need. Less can be best.

[@BelloBudo007]

That was super interesting. I know it has serious application for most people. Whereas for me it is simply interest & enjoyment and perhaps playing around in the bush with friends, and maybe see if they or the dog can find me. Thank you for the information and demonstration.

[@thepabros]

Amazing explanation!! I loved your summary of the differences. I’m definitely going to order one soon! Subscribed!!

[@fram1111]

I don't want to reveal my age but I was in the service in the 80s man I would love to have that soon hoodie

[@tyroon.Q]

7:00 that was amazing!

[@casyleer144]

That ghost hoodie is awesome.👍

[@ironwill2496]

I would think the poncho look would be great unless it's windy. The rippling of the loose fabric would look odd especially if you're trying to blend into rocks. Like why is that rock waving in the wind like a flag?

[@shanelefever7704]

Hey brotha man I do have some recommendations for your ghillie suit you need to break up your silhouette and make holes in your hoodie so light can pass through or else you will get a black spot as we say not too bad love the color and those other mesh I would not use them because I picked you up quickly because of a man shape in the woods and dark spots just a few tips overall not bad but I don't recommend the soft mesh I recommend modifying a military uniform and make it a throw over with clips to secure it much better way to hide and use a boonies cap with netting helps a lot

[@snookiewozo]

The two problems I see is that 1. It doesnt break up the silhouette 2. It blocks PC access

[@m4rvinmartian]

And it flutters. Things don't flutter in nature.

[@codywilber6885]

Do you have a ghillie design for still hunting with a bow? Most factory produced 3D leafy suits are very loud compared to my thick burlap. But the burlaps snags and catches and pulls out over time as i move through or around thicker brush.

[@Saanjt]

This was amazing. Damn at the start. Camo really really do things :O :P

[@Rotfuchs]

Hi, danke für das Video. Hab die Ghosthoodies schon länger im Auge. Concamo finde ich ein wirklich sehr effektives Muster. Kommt im mitteileuropäischen Wald wahrscheinlich nur Flecktarn Ran, nachdem was ich bisher gesehen habe. Haupteinsatz wird bei mir jagdlich sein daher zwei Fragen in die Richtung: Wie ist der Ghosthoodie bei Bewegung vom Geräusch (wahrscheinlich relativ laut wie eine Kunstfaserjacke)? Einsatz in Feld & Wald möglichst das ganze Jahr nutzbar (klar Schnee fällt weg 😂), würdest du Concamo green oder brown nehmen? Gruß Jens

[@Daniel-ki9ob]

Servus. Ich hab einen Poncho und kann sagen dass der völlig geräuschlos ist. Der grüne ist vielseitiger. Sobald nur etwas grün in der Umgebung ist funktioniert der hervorragend. Also die Tarnung ist wirklich genial.

[@conspiracyfifteensixteenth5756]

This is great.. we also gotta take In Consideration the drone technology and flir.

[@papabear9383]

Hi,I really enjoy all your videos I think they’re great.I have a quick question I hope you’ll see and answer.What camo pattern is the jacket and gloves you are wearing in this video(underneath the grill or suit)Thanks in advance

[@dalecarpenter8828]

Braking up the head and shoulder outline is the only thing that you need for camo !

[@Ceez747]

I loved this demonstration, very cool dude.

[@therussianmelon1236]

Where would I get a ghillie suit like that one you have

[@therussianmelon1236]

Or make

[@raywells2858]

Given the cost of these things...I will stick to making Bush Rags.

[@vintageguitarz1]

Excellent comparison video.

[@SheriffHoyd]

Ghosthood hat mein Wildcampen revolutioniert. Grade noch der zivile, unauffällige Wanderer, im nächsten Moment hocheffektiv im Unterholz versteckt und abgetarnt und für einen Laien nicht zu entdecken. Das sind die Stärken von Ghosthood.

[@ripperkon]

Ja, da triffst du es auf den Punkt.

[@Damon_Washington]

Not gunna cap I spotted you pretty fast 6:42

[@tclanjtopsom4846]

I reckon this would snag everything possible when moving through the bush.

[@Gieszkanne]

Its amazing. Even directly in front of the camera knowing that you are there its hard to see you.

[@axerxes3981]

Wow!! Outstanding video. Way Cool!! Thanks for sharing. Ax

[@sampyke7751]

Can I ask where to get that ghillie suit or how to make it? I like the design and was looking into making my own

[@oathtaker2768]

The ghost-hoodie works great.

[@1MusicNote]

legit saw you before you even revealed ur self with the brown ghost hood

[@INEEDBABYPOWDER]

Great video, cool products.

[@choppedandbobbed9729]

The problem with your style of suit is that it maintains the hard lines of your arms and legs. USMC style is masterful

[@rorgorr2339]

Looks absolutely badass. Like some TWD shit.. Would buy

[@lee85gavaz]

I like your ninja skills 😄

[@michaelneuwirth3414]

It's scary to see someone lying in wait to kill you in the end. The last few minutes of the video reminded me of scenes from a horror film. Es ist schon unheimlich, zu sehen, wie dir jemand auflauert, um dich letztlich zu töten. Die letzten Minuten des Videos haben mich an Szenen aus einem Horrorfilm erinnert.

[@frikkiesmit327]

Good. The guy knows what he talks off.

[@bombomos]

Reminds me of my mosquito jacket. Fake leaves on the sleeves and a big ass hood to hide the shape of your head

[@nicolasfarah2092]

If there a wind how can you stop parts of the suit from flying and giving signals?

[@blackhawk65589]

You want some of the fabric moving with the wind or it'll stick out when vegitation is moving

[@nicolasfarah2092]

@@blackhawk65589 that seems logical.

[@drew2ist]

I like the camouflage pattern on the jacket you are wearing at the beginning of the video. What is it?

[@jesse44991]

Yeah...

[@AW-hg3pc]

hmm it has advantages in being easy to pack etc but the ghosthoodie seems to light up a bit in its surroundings, might be the fabric or maybe its how the camera picks up the light but iam not that impressed vs for instance the fjelduken (might be misspelling it) in M05 or just a dpm rain poncho even. Maybe it works better in real life.

[@charleskiplinger9904]

Really like the Ghost hoodie, is this also available in urban gray?

[@Saintbow]

I would be the dude who would use the Ghosthood just to sneak up on people and whisper "Over here" or "Turn around", then play the sound fx of the predator from the movie.

[@andrzejslozowski1019]

Its all about the skills......

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

0:33 does that ghillie-suit come without a Good Boi as well? Seems a bit of a giveaway, that … I may go for that nifty Dementor-suit instead …

[@hoodiefoodie9393]

weird question what jacket do you have? looks nice and functional. Would love to buy it

[@kd8309]

Thank you!

[@wasewasp282]

looks' great visual an IRR but how about thermal.

[@watdatdoo]

imagine in a fire fight and the only thing you do to keep living is the Titanic pose on the sofa and hold it for a good 4 hours.

[@plaguegaming3642]

the closed captions didnt get "ghillie" correct once

[@lonewolf286]

I was curious. Pardon my poor texting but with infrared for everybody's using now. Is a ghillie suit practical? Or does it serve a purpose? Cause your body will show up red if they are using infrared. I think I'm spelling that right. Kind of makes a ghillie suit obsolete, don't it cuz it shows your body heat

[@juantovar4861]

Awesome video.

[@jcee2259]

"SOMEONE"? I think not. I've been paid to service the court ordered condemned. Perfectly legal. It takes about 8 years before all delays are done. I've retired but do rest assured. A judgement is still available..

[@petruspiwosz84]

Future of ASG looks interesting, you go to get some mushrooms for the soup and trip over a guy looking like bush with toy gun. I can't say how I would react.

[@donaldslayton2769]

I thought this would be great for bow hunting. 200 euros, pretty reasonable kit

[@SunRunn3r]

When is the Bolero coming back brother? I´ve been using mine for ages and it has holes, I need a replacement but there´s no new stock coming in. That stuff was legit the best and half my unit got it

[@GavinMartin-ow1sf]

Can you make a video of how to make a fort for hideing I like a tarp camo netting and leaves to hide it beater

[@ghostwalkerairsofttech1947]

Back in the day we called that a sniper veil

[@rickyfitness252]

The future sucks

[@robertjackson1407]

Thank you 😊

[@UrlagEntertainments]

Top Video! Grüße gehen raus!

[@mysteryman4915]

Ha, jokes on you. Most women don’t recognize me as human already.

[@Iceguide]

ich stelle mir das gerade bei uns auf island vor, keine bäume, viel moos und noch viel mehr wind ´s flattert 😂

[@_-_-_L_-_-_]

Do they make a ghost hoodie that is reversible? Like darker Brown on one side then brighter green on the other so you dont need to carry two

[@karonelson9421]

A glue spray and roll around a bit to add environmental elements ❤

[@karonelson9421]

Probably a clear coat latex hardener mix.

[@karonelson9421]

Or a water soluble type if you want it to come off.

[@FirstStrikeFox]

be Carful with this Ghost-Hoodie, Scooby Doo and his Friends are on the hunt ;)

[@timepiece_enthusiast]

It's a quick and easy way to camouflage yourself, but how does the Ghosthood justify the price tag of 200 Euros? Way too expensive for a piece of fabric...