Helikon-Tex Boonie Hat Mk2 Hat - wz.93 Pantera PL Woodland

Lightweight military hat of the boonie hat type in wz.93 Pantera PL Woodland camouflage, designed for tactical operations, patrols, and outdoor activities during warm and hot days. It is made from flexible, quick-drying PolyCotton Stretch Rip-Stop fabric with a grammage of 220 g/m2, enhanced with NIR/IRR technology that reduces silhouette contrast in the near-infrared range. The design features an upper velcro panel for identification markers, mesh-covered ventilation holes, and a band with loops for attaching additional natural camouflage.

The hat is built on a classic design with a wide brim that shields the face and neck from sunlight and light rain, while the number of fabric layers has been reduced to lower the total weight to just 85 g. It is made from PolyCotton Stretch Rip-Stop fabric with a grammage of 220 g/m2 and a composition of 50% polyester, 48% cotton, and 2% elastane, ensuring high breathability, abrasion resistance, and two-way stretch. The Rip-Stop weave protects the fabric structure from tearing in dense terrain, while NIR/IRR technology (Near Infrared / Infrared Reflective) causes the fabric to absorb and reflect radiation at a level similar to the forest environment, reducing visibility under night vision.

The hat features ventilation holes protected by fine mesh, which improve air circulation and reduce head overheating during exertion in high temperatures. At the top, there is a velcro panel (velcro) intended for quick attachment of chem lights or IR identification markers (IFF). Around the hat runs an integrated camouflage band that forms functional loops, made in a camouflage pattern matching the rest of the headwear, which helps reduce the formation of distinct, revealing lines on the silhouette.

The inside of the hat is finished with material in a contrasting color, allowing it to be quickly turned inside out to signal position or call for help in emergency situations. Above the brim, a band has been sewn in, allowing handy small items to be attached (e.g. insect repellent, camouflage elements) or small pieces of equipment, such as a flashlight with a clip, to be securely fastened. Additionally, the model is equipped with a mounting loop used to lash the hat directly next to the Raid combat shirt while marching.

• NIR/IRR technology reducing detection under night vision
• durable PolyCotton fabric with Rip-Stop weave
• two-way stretch ensuring comfortable wear
• mesh ventilation eyelets improving cooling
• upper velcro panel for IR markers
• functional loops for weaving in natural camouflage
• contrasting interior for emergency position signaling

The wz.93 Pantera PL Woodland camouflage pattern is the camouflage currently used by the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland - the first camouflage pattern designed and introduced for widespread use in the Third Polish Republic. The 1993 pattern offers a combination of mimetic and disruptive properties thanks to the use of irregular patches of different sizes. The color scheme based on green, brown, and black was adapted to the conditions of Polish forests, making “Pantera” an apt choice for operations in domestic terrain. Uniforms in this camouflage are also part of the basic equipment of students in Military Uniformed Classes.