I have owned and tested several hats from other military brands, but only this model turned out to be the most practical. - it does not lose its shape, even when I store it rolled up in my pocket - it has a perfectly wide brim, which protects against the sun, needles, wind and light drizzle - provides good air circulation - keeps the right size In my opinion, although these are just subjective remarks: - the ventilation mesh could be a centimetre lower - a detachable sweatband made of corduroy or terry, attached with Velcro, would be useful
Maskpol MAPA Hat
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A lightweight military hat in MAPA camouflage equipped with a side mesh panel for air circulation while hiking.
A webbing is sewn around the hat, allowing you to attach handy trinkets (such as insect repellent, camouflage elements or a flashlight).
The camouflage pattern MAPA was designed by Maciej Dojlitko, a graduate and currently a researcher at the Faculty of Architecture and Design of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, author of, among other publications, Theory of Deconstruction of Visual Communication. Tools for designing military camouflage (Gdansk 2015). The innovative design, supported by convincing theoretical and experimental arguments, including computer analysis of thousands of photographs of the terrain, attracted the attention of specialists and military clothing manufacturers. In 2017, the MAPA camouflage made its debut at the International Defense Industry Exhibition in Kielce as a camouflage pattern for the Dromader system of armor and uniforms from Maskpol, which is part of the Polish Armament Group. The system was created for soldiers of the Territorial Defense Army, but the MAPA camouflage itself was also considered as a perspective pattern for the entire Polish Armed Forces, where it could replace the wz.93 camouflage. Unfortunately, the MAPA camouflage has not been implemented as an official camouflage pattern of the Polish Army to date.
Highlights of the MAPA camouflage in the basic forest variant:
- 6 colors that form layers resembling levels on a map,
- colors optimized for operations in the forests of Central Europe,
- use of the illusion of three-dimensionality and anamorphosis effect,
- biomorphic shapes making the design similar to vegetation,
- strongly contrasting elements imitating flashes of light and shadows,
- deformation of the masked silhouette using macro pattern,
- color noise reproduced by means of a micro pattern.
The MAPA pattern is an interesting alternative to the best contemporary camouflage patterns such as PenCott, MultiCam, Kryptek, Flecktarn or Finnish M/05. In some respects, it is more advanced than them, and better reproduces the colors found in Central European forests in the period from later spring to early autumn.
The material used to sew the hat is a 50/50 combination of soft cotton and durable polyester. The material is light, breathable and pleasant to the touch. It features high resistance to abrasion and tearing, thanks to the Rip-Stop weave .
The hat is available in two head circumference sizes:
- M 56-58 cm,
- L 58-60 cm.
Technical data
Camouflage: MAPA
Material: 50% cotton, 50% polyester
Manufacturer: Maskpol, Poland
MILITARY is a premium dealer of Maskpol.
Maskpol S.A. is a Polish company founded in 1968, operating within the structures of the Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (Polish Armaments Group) and constituting one of the pillars of domestic protective equipment production. It specializes in the design and manufacture of helmets, vests, gas masks, protective clothing, and preventive equipment. Maskpol's products are used by the Polish Army, the police, the border guard, and civilian customers for whom safety and ergonomics are a priority. The production plant located in Złochowice is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and AQAP 2110 certified, which confirms its high quality standards. Intensive research and development work enables the company to introduce innovative solutions and continuously improve existing products. Maskpol is one of the world's leading manufacturers of gas masks, and the equipment it offers is tested in conditions corresponding to real battlefield threats and chemical and biological contamination.
| Color/camouflage | Camouflage |
|---|---|
| Material type | Synthetic-natural |
| Material flexibility | Inextensible |
| Material texture | Rip-Stop (grid) |
| Circuit regulation | No |
| Gender | Men's |
| Velcro panel | Yes |
| Ventilation | Mesh |
| Additional material | 50% Polyester |
| Main material | 50% Cotton |
| Camouflage | MAPA |
| Thermoactive | No |
| Manufacturer code | NHM-02 |
| Brand | Maskpol |
| EAN |
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Good morning. I bought the hat to complete my camouflage in this pattern. The model is deep and has green ventilation mesh on the sides, there is no chin strap although there are prepared places for this, it's a pity there is no wire sewn into the brim, which would allow it to be gently shaped. Helikon CPU brand hats are more comfortable. I have a Helikon in size M and I took this one in M as well, but here the hat is a little too tight. I think the price is too high compared to the quality. Best regards
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