Best Winter Ghillie Suit (2024 Reviews)

Repeating in 2024 as the best winter ghillie is the Red Rock Outdoor Gear Ghillie Suit. The layers of concealment are second to none as the coloring is a blend of off-white and darker shades. Using different colors helps to create effective camouflage on and around snowy terrain.

First Look: Best Winter Ghillie Suit

Opening the packaging the first time I was a bit worried I ordered the wrong type of ghillie. The supplied suit had dark streaking that’s almost black. Pulling the suit out of the box it’s a tangled mess. Although anyone familiar with this manufacturer, knows you have to brush out these infamous tangles.

After getting the strands untangled I tried on the suit and headed outside. The base layer netting is comfortable and makes for easy on/off ability. For durability the base layer threads get looped over and double stitched in 6″ increments.

I like that it has these stitched openings on either side of both the pants and the jacket. Giving me access to pockets in clothing underneath. Another bonus is the mesh vision panel which provides excellent protection from insects.

Wearing it, the entire suit felt roomy and the included hood with a mesh front provides good visibility. I can move around with ease and it is seems to breathe well.

Top Advantage: Stealth Concealment

If you hunt or are stalking your targets during a game of airsoft or paintball this suit will hide you. In fact, as long as the terrain has a decent amount of foliage and snow this ghillie is unbeatable for the price. The color blend of the strands is realistic and dull to mimic nature.

Accessories Included

In total, you get five pieces with this ghillie suit including: jacket pants, hood, gun wrap and stuff sack. For the price this is a good deal. Made from 98% polyester and 2% spandex this winter ghillie suit is lightweight. Plus the synthetic materials don’t wick up moisture from the snow. For ensuring a secure fit the jacket comes with snap closures. While the pants have an elastic waist/drawstring, which accommodates layered clothing underneath.

The gun wrap is a basic white wrap that measures around 4 feet (1.22 m). While I wish it had more strands, it does do the job. Otherwise, the stuff sack fits the suit, gun wrap and some other stuff you might have on hand.

Verdict:

All in all, the Red Rock Outdoor Ghillie does a good job of blending the wearer into their surroundings. I don’t like the maintenance of the strands needed, but for the price I can live with brushing it out.

Are you are looking for a basic snow ghillie for bird or wildlife watching? Well, the Sunris Snowfield ghillie suit is a decent choice in 2024.

Keep in mind, this isn’t the ghillie for serious hunters or air-soft snipers. But it will do a decent job for bird watchers or as a party costume.

Out Of The Box

Wow! This is a bright white ghillie suit, it’s almost blinding. Its made of polyester and is a one size fits all, five-piece ghillie suit. The strands don’t tangle as much as others, but there aren’t actually that many strands to get tangled. Camo wise it’s not great for laying on snowy terrain unless on a high alpine mountain in direct sunlight.

Standing Concealment Only

With this in mind, the lack of coverage in this ghillie is actually my biggest complaint. There number of bare patches removes this suit as a contender for best winter ghillie. While I expect bare spots at my joints (elbows & knees), this suit has massive areas of see through mesh.

The best coverage this ghillie provides is if the user stands straight and looks up. Since this is a general position for birdwatchers it makes sense that this one is a good choice.

Easy Cleaning

As I mentioned at the start of this article, you have to hand wash these ghillie suits. I did get some dirt and twigs in it walking around in the forest. To clean it, I sprayed it with the garden hose and let it hang dry, which did a good job.

Verdict:

If you aren’t moving around a lot and prefer to spend time stationary. Like searching for birds in bright snowy mountain terrains, try out this snow ghillie, it delivers adequate camouflaging but it costs more than others.

For hunters, wildlife photographers or Halloween this is the best affordable ghillie in 2024. It costs less than all the others and you get a one that provides decent winter concealment. As long as you use it in fresh white snow as it doesn’t blend colors. This isn’t the suit to buy if you stalk in the forest, you will stick out like a sore thumb.

Another factor that makes it lose points is due to it snagging in small brush. But getting it out isn’t that much of a hassle. This becomes more and more annoying overtime compared to the Red Rock ghillie suit.

At First Glance

Out of the box, the coverage is okay and the thin white strands are free flowing. The coloring is bright white and camouflaging in anything but sunny fresh snow is out of its depth. It might be a great wildlife suit or Halloween costume.

On first wear it feels great, but note you need to wear light shade clothing as it’s a bit see through. Something I need to note is the waist is elastic, this means the specs listed in the table above are a misnomer. For example, I have a 32″ waist and these pants fit fine.

Alright let’s move on to the coverage for this ghillie suit. Yes there are a couple bare patches but I found none of the shedding problems some other suits experience. The mesh of this suit is it a bit thin, don’t expect a durable suit, especially if you wear heavy layers underneath.

Advantages Of This Ghillie Suit

Next, the two best things about this ghillie suit are the weight and cost. First it’s a super lightweight suit, weighing in at 1.75 pounds (0.79 kg). As a result, you don’t have to worry about onset fatigue with it. Being polyester it provides rustle-free movement for stalking your prey. Plus it won’t ignite as the material is fire-retardant.

Second, the price is simply awesome, for under $40 you get the full suit with hood, a gun wrap and stuff sack.

Verdict:

For the price, this is the best winter ghillie for the budget minded wearer. I just wish it didn’t pick up every twig and snag against bushes.

If you are searching for a white ghillie for a party costume and have no other options, then buy this one. Last year Dilwe held this spot but have since run out of stock. Resulting in this Menolana child’s suit taking its place in 2024. Anyways, you won’t find any other customer reviews, nor much information at all. To fix this, below is my review of what this manufacturer calls a “ghillie” suit.

My First Look

Opening the box my initial look of this “hunting” ghillie shows tons of bare patches and base layer mesh. The polyester strands are brilliant white and some threads fell off right out of the box. Due to poor quality control this isn’t suitable for hunting. In fact, it’s so bright that if hunting in this, you could actually alert the prey instead of blending in to the background.

Obviously I can’t fit this ghillie as it’s child sized. However, it’s near identical to the Dilwe ghillie. 

Best Use

This would be awesome for an “abominable snowman” costume. Or as a starter suit that a child could customize? You could add dark polyester stands to the many bare spots?

For the jacket, it closes with snaps and keeps out the elements. Another bonus, is that the manufacturer does offer a guarantee if you aren’t satisfied, though I didn’t test it.

Verdict:

Would I consider this winter ghillie for any use other than a holiday costume? Nope, but for kids, it’s cheap and makes for a good start to a costume idea.

Making the perfect shot on the airsoft field is amazing during winter. The snow provides a great neutral backdrop for concealment near foliage. So being able to stalk or blend into your surrounding is crucial.

For 2024, the Kalkal ghillie suit is an affordable option for airsoft snipers. The coloring is a bland snow which should help you to blend your contours against the snowy terrain. This is a great advantage for disappearing to get the perfect hidden shot.

First Wear

Trying this suit on I notice it’s a bit heavy at 4.2 pounds. While the flat camo coverage is good, it doesn’t have much in the way of 3d camo strands. Traditional suits do a better job of camouflaging you in still positions. However, this polyester ghillie is better for changing position often.

Comfort wise the trousers are drawstring with elastic ankles. They feel roomy and can fit layers underneath. Speaking of layers, the material of this snow suit is way too thin to wear without layers. Expect to have to wear warm clothing underneath if you want to keep from shivering. The snaps on the jacket are fine and the hood does fit over my head.

Price wise, this snow ghillie package is affordable. It’s a great option for new airsoft players who don’t want to spend a ton of money on seasonal gear. Or as a secondary piece of gear for changing weather patterns while out in the field.

Verdict:

Understand that this ghillie is a basic model at best and won’t take heavy long term use. But for the most part, this is a good inexpensive snow ghillie option. If you aren’t hunting, then price wise the Kalkal is a great deal for airsoft snipers.