Description
This is a boonie hat from Propper. These sun hats are a great way to keep the sun of your face and neck during sunny days and for general outdoor wear too. The brim is thickly sewn to keep its shape, while staying floppy for easy packing and storage. The vent holes in the main cap portion of the hat let air flow easily, helping to keep you cool. Keeping it on when it’s windy is easy with the adjustable drawstring on the hat.
Features:
- GI Style – GI Style means these are similar to the USGI item and matches the issued item in look and function. May not be compatible with all USGI accessories for the issued items.
- 3 Color Desert Camo Pattern – Created in 1989 and issued from 1991 onwards. The 3 Color Desert Camo Pattern would be created as a result of the 6 Color Desert Camo Pattern was found to unsuitable for the terrain found in the Middle East. The camo pattern was designed to be functional in sandy and sparsely vegetated areas that are found in North Africa to Western Asia. The camo has a sand tan background with beige and earth tone waves throughout. The camo is commonly referred to as DCU or coffee stain camo. It was used across the US Military till individual service branches replaced it with modern camo patterns.
- Mesh Vent Holes – There are mesh vent holes to help with air flow and drainage of water.
- 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.
Manufactured by:
- Propper – Manufactured by Propper. Propper is the largest contract holder for clothing and boots for the United States Marine Corps. They previously made some of the woodland and desert BDU uniforms for the US Military. While they don’t manufacture the current US Army Uniform, they do manufacture aftermarket equivalents that are acceptable for duty use. They have a long history of quality military products.
Country of Manufacture: Haiti – Made in Haiti.
Issue Type: Aftermarket – This is a military style item that is not issued within the Military.
Restrictions:
- This is NOT Military Surplus – This item is aftermarket and not issued to the military by the US Government. It is NOT military surplus.
Nate –
Camo looks amazing and the fit is perfect. DCU is just an amazing look overall.
Jeff Radspinner –
3 color desert is the most under rated camo. Its effective in both the desert and plains environments and just looks good anywhere else its used.