The boonie hat was introduced to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, when U.S. Army Green Berets began wearing them in the field, along with Australian and Army of the Republic of Vietnam units. These hats were locally procured; the camo cloth was usually salvaged from other uniform items or with the former from a parachute or made up by the tailor. The name is derived from "boonie", the abbreviated form of boondocks (itself originally American military slang derived from Tagalog bundok, "mountain", during the Philippine-American War. Made to current U.S. Military specs.
Sewn to military specifications, our Tru-Spec Boonie cap is approved for active duty use. Like all traditional boonie caps, it keeps you cool and dry with vent holes that allow moisture to escape and air to enter. An adjustable chin strap fastens the hat securely in a comfortable position
- Meets US military specs
- Brass screen vents
- Adjustable chin strap
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