Helikon-Tex Boonie Mk2 PolyCotton Stretch Rip-Stop Hat - Desert Night Camo

Lightweight hat made of 220 g/m2 fabric. Rip-Stop weave reinforcement ensures that the fabric will not rip or fray even after local damage. Thanks to the mix of materials and comfortable cut, the hat will be suitable for everyday use and any activity as or during outdoor or survival expeditions.

The hat is made of a blend of polyester, cotton and elastane characterized by quick drying and lightweight. Thicker Rip-Stop weave threads form a mesh that reinforces the fabric and prevents any damage from spreading to a larger area.

The inside of the hat is equipped with a reflective layer, so that in an emergency it can be used to mark the wearer or to signal his position.

The hat is equipped with four vents with a grille to prevent the entry of insects. The wide brim provides excellent protection from the sun and rain.

The Mk2 model features a drawstring that allows for adjustable length for neck support. It also uses a special loop to attach to the Helikon-Tex Raid sweatshirt.

• Rip-Stop weave
• 4 ventilation holes
• wide brim
• reflective layer
• 220 g/m2 fabric grammage

Desert Night Camo (DNC) is a specialized camouflage pattern developed by the US Army in the 1980s for night operations in desert areas. Designed to be layered over other uniforms, it was mainly used during Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf. The pattern consists of a grid-like arrangement of dark green squares and crosses on an olive-green background. Its main purpose was to disrupt early generations of enemy night vision devices. While it proved moderately effective in practice at suppressing images in night vision devices, it was an innovative approach to night camouflage.