Platatac GBH-R Boonie Hat, Frogskin

Description

These are Platatac GBH-R Boonie Hats in Frogskin. These boonies are Platatac’s take on the classic hot weather hat. The hats are constructed from a 50/50 nylon/ cotton blend and feature a 2 inch short brim. Additionally, the boonies feature loose exterior webbing loops, hat drawstring, adjustment cinch. Internal mesh lining, interior dome pocket and an exterior loop square on the top or the head. The internal dome pocket is constructed from a hi-vis orange material that can be used for signaling location or identifying friendly forces. So, whether you’re a boonie fan or are looking to break from a normal hat for your hot weather adventures consider picking up one of these Platatac BGH-R Boonie hats today!

Features

• Adjustable Fitment – Includes adjustable straps to for proper fitment.
• Exterior Hook and Loop Fields – There is hook and loop on the outside of the pouch for attaching ID and other patches.
• Loose Webbing Loops – There are loose webbing loops for attaching items to the gear or clothing. Typically used to attach local vegetation for added camo.
• Hat Drawstring – This hat has an adjustable drawstring that can be secured under the wearers chin to prevent movement from the hat and to keep the hat from being blown off by the wind.
• Mesh Vent Sections – This item of clothing includes mesh vent section to help bleed off trapped heat. Usually these are sewn into pockets, back billows, armpits or groin regions of clothing.
• Frogskin Camouflage – This is Frogskin. Frogskin was developed and adopted in 1942 as the M1942 Camouflage Pattern. Frogskin was developed as a response to a request from Douglas MacArthur to create a specialized camouflage pattern for US Marines fighting in the Pacific during WWII. The pattern itself was designed by Norvell Gillespie, a US horticulturalist and editor to “Better Homes and Gardens”. Norvell drew inspiration from the colors and disruptive patterns on the skin of amphibians in his home garden. This resulted in 2 patterns being produced, a 5 color pattern that was comprised of greens and earthy tones meant to blend better in dense jungle foliage and a 3 color “beachside” version better suited for use on coral/ rocky atolls. Frogskin would go on to see usage throughout WWII and into Vietnam before being replaced by the ERDL based patterns of the late 1960’s.

Manufacturers

• Platatac – Platatac is an Australian manufacturer of tactical nylon for military and law enforcement agencies worldwide.

Country of Manufacture

Australia – This item come from the land down under.

Issue Type

Aftermarket – This is a military style item that is not issued within the Military.