USGI Hot Weather Patrol Cap, Woodland Camo

Description

Please note vent holes may differ from hat to hat. Some may have 2 holes per side others may have 3. At this time we CANNOT accommodate requests for a specific style.

This is a Hot Weather Patrol Cap that was used in the US Military. The cap is made of 50/50 NYCO Ripstop material and is lightweight and breathable. There are vent holes on the side of the cap for extra ventilation in hot weather.

Features:

• Woodland Camo Pattern – Created and issued from 1981 onwards. Based on the ERDL camo patterns used throughout the Vietnam War and afterwards, specifically the 2nd pattern ERDL, RDF ERDL. The biggest change over earlier ERDL patterns was the enlargement of the patterns and shapes found in ERDL. The colors were also the same with light green, dark green and brown being used. Black would be used in twig shapes across the base colors. Woodland Camo is commonly referred to just as BDU or M81. M81 is an unofficial name for Woodland Camo that comes from its adoption date, 1981. It was used across the US Military till individual service branches replaced it with modern camo patterns.
• Vent Holes – There are vent holes, either grommeted or sewn, to help with airflow.
• Ripstop Material – Ripstop is a method in which the material is woven in away to make it resistant to tearing and ripping.

Manufactured by:

• Various Government Contractors – This item is manufactured for the US government by various contractors.

Country of Manufacture: USA – This product is manufactured in the #1 country, the USA.

Issue Type: USGI – These are genuine US government issued items made to military specification (mil-spec).