The Invisible Advantage Workbook: Ghillie Suit Construction Made Simple [Paperback]

Tom Forbes (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 158160310X | ISBN-13: 978-1581603101 | Publication Date: March 1, 2002

The three-dimensional camouflage of the famed ghillie suit is unparalleled in its ability to conceal the outdoorsman. But preassembled suits are expensive, and kits can be both costly and time-consuming. Tom Forbes, author of the best-selling PVC Projects for the Outdoorsman book and The Invisible Advantage video, has come up with an alternative. Using simple procedures and economical, easily found materials, Forbes guides readers through the manufacture of several different kinds of ghillie suit, including the garment used by the British military during World War II. This handy workbook contains tips on materials and techniques used in ghillie suit construction, as well as valuable information on stalking methods.

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About the Author

Tom Forbes, an avid outdoorsman, survival expert, and backyard builder, is a member of the National Guard in South Dakota.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Paladin Press (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158160310X
• ISBN-13: 978-1581603101
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,122,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A bare bones guide, pricey for what you get, December 28, 2002

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A. Burchfield (Conway, Missouri USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Invisible Advantage Workbook: Ghillie Suit Construction Made Simple (Paperback)

Barely 70 pages total, this book consists of a number of not always clear photos, a few diagrams, some history and some info on how to make yourself a suit with a few tips on using it. Paladin Press books are always a little pricey for what you get, at least Amazon gives a good deal.
I found that the author seems to favor adapting BDU's (military uniform shirts & pants)and poncho's by sewing a variety of materials onto them. He gives some instruction and tips on that as well as suggested lists of materials. I guess this little book is all right but I'd like it to have been about twice as long with more information on making suits and a LOT more on using them.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Review on Invisible advantage, August 5, 2007

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metfrk81 (WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Invisible Advantage Workbook: Ghillie Suit Construction Made Simple (Paperback)

I was suprised at how small this book was. The only color pictures are on the front and back of the book. The book talks about different styles, and history. However there are actually very little of the working details that one would actually need if they were building a suit using this workbook. The books lists materials one would need to build a suit, which is great, but there are very little other details one would need.
Overall, I wouldn't recommend this book to someone who is planning on building their own suit.