Super. I took the advice of other customers and chose a larger size – it fits perfectly :-) There’s nothing to think about, the money spent definitely brings satisfaction.
UF PRO Striker Gen.3 Boonie Hat - Brown/Grey
Crafted from 185 g/m2 Nyco Extreme material, this hat merges robust Cordura with breathable cotton. The fabric's Rip-Stop weave reinforcement ensures it remains intact without warping or fraying, even when subjected to localized damage. It is an excellent option for those seeking lightweight and sturdy headgear, ideal for both challenging terrain and everyday use.
NyCo Extreme - resistant Cordura and breathable cotton
The Cordura fabric is characterized by its exceptional durability. Its unique fiber structure offers excellent protection against mechanical damage, even under heavy use.
Cotton contributes to superior moisture absorption, providing breathability and minimizing the risk of chafing or skin irritation, thereby greatly enhancing hat comfort.
Thicker threads in the Rip-Stop weave form an additional mesh that reinforces the fabric and ensures damage remains contained, preventing it from extending over a larger area.
Adjustable brim and circumference, air cushion, mesh holes
The circumference of the hat can be adjusted through an elastic cord with a stopper. The brim is equipped with an integrated wire for a perfect fit to the contours of the head.
For enhanced comfort, the design incorporates an internal air cushion, adding extra thermal insulation to aid in maintaining optimal body temperature. Despite providing added protection, the cushion remains light and does not impact the hat's overall weight.
The front and back feature mesh ventilation holes for unrestricted air circulation.
Accessory pocket, loops, Velcro
A webbing with loops is sewn onto the hat to hold essential accessories or attach a camouflage net. Inside, there is a flat pocket for the storage of small items.
Equipped with velcro panels, it allows for the attachment of various patches or emblems, including flags, unit emblems, or the so-called Morale Patches.
Main features
- NyCo Extreme fabric weighing 185 g/m2
- customizable brim and circumference
- cushion of air
- accessory loop
- internal pocket
- mesh ventilation holes
- Velcro fastening
Example applications and activities
Military operations: The model's robustness, attributed to Cordura, makes it ideal for challenging field conditions. Velcro straps enable the attachment of emblems and patches.
Survival and outdoor: Loops offer an easy way to secure essential accessories. Comfort during extended expeditions is provided by the air cushion and ventilation holes.
Nature observation: The capability to attach a camouflage net makes this model perfect for nature observation enthusiasts, allowing for seamless integration with the environment.
MILITARY is the official and exclusive distributor of the UF Pro brand.
UF PRO is a Slovenian brand specializing in tactical utility clothing, designing advanced apparel systems used by the military and uniformed services. Many years of experience and cooperation with special units have resulted in innovative technological solutions such as the Hood/Harness® system, Air/Pac® cushioning inserts, and flexible Schoeller® panels. The clothing stands out for its ergonomic design, modular construction, and the use of materials resistant to extreme operating conditions. The range includes, among others, pants, jackets, and sweatshirts adapted for operation in changing weather conditions, ensuring high comfort and freedom of movement. The brand belongs to the Mehler Systems group - a European leader in tactical and protective equipment, alongside the Lindnerhof and Mehler Protection brands.
| Color/camouflage | Brown hue |
|---|---|
| Material type | Synthetic-natural |
| Material flexibility | Inextensible |
| Material texture | Rip-Stop (grid) |
| Circuit regulation | Yes |
| Gender | Men's |
| Velcro panel | Yes |
| Ventilation | MESH |
| Season | Spring, Summer |
| Secondary color | Grey |
| Main color | Brown |
| Thermoactive | No |
| Manufacturer code | 5130610 |
| Brand | UF PRO |
| Main material | 57% Cordura |
| Additional material | 43% Cotton |
| EAN |
Cordura is a material woven from durable nylon fibers, developed by DuPont. The structure of the material provides lightness and abrasion resistance, as well as weather resistance. Due to its properties, Cordura is widely used in tactical equipment.
NyCo Extreme is a Rip-Stop reinforced nylon/cotton weave fabric designed for heavy use. It has three times better tear resistance, ten times better breathability and 35% faster drying time compared to NyCo's Mil-Spec specification fabric, while being 17% lighter.
Reviews with photos
Review summary
Reviews of the UF PRO Boonie Hat are overwhelmingly positive. Customers consistently praise its high build quality, light weight, comfort, and excellent ventilation, which make it well suited to hot weather, hiking, and field use. Many reviewers also highlight its effective sun protection, coverage for the ears and neck, shapeable brim with integrated wire, and secure fit. The cooling insert and overall durability receive positive feedback as well, and several buyers mention purchasing a second one. A few comments note minor drawbacks such as sizing choice, a softer structure, adjustment details, or the placement of hook-and-loop panels, but these points do not outweigh the product’s very strong overall reputation.
Number of reviews: 27
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I am very satisfied with the purchase of this hat. It protects the head well both on hot, sunny days and during cooler, cloudy ones. The hat is lightweight, breathable, and carefully made – definitely worth its price.
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The hat was useful right away the next day after purchase during a mountain hike – it is very light and breathes great. The flexible brim allows you to shape the rim any way you want, which I consider a big plus. The quality of workmanship is excellent – this is already my third hat from UF PRO and I must say that the previous two boonie hats from Helikon can already be put aside. I definitely recommend it.
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Size: XL
An excellent hat, very well made, which I used during my mountain hikes. The UF PRO Striker Gen.3 Boonie Hat stands out for its build quality, comfort, and excellent fit. Lightweight, it provides effective protection from the sun while remaining comfortable to wear, even during long walks. Its design is particularly well thought out, and the MultiCam camouflage gives it a distinctive look. A high-quality piece of gear, perfectly suited for hiking and one that I recommend without hesitation!
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Size: L
Once again a masterpiece from ufpro, it has accompanied me many times already and protected me from insects.👍👍👍👍👍 I would buy the Boonies again and again because there simply aren’t any better ones.☺️
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Size: XL
The Boonie stands out for its very good quality and excellent fit. It provides great protection from the sun on hot days while being lightweight, breathable, and comfortable to wear. I definitely recommend it to everyone.
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Size: XL
This is already my second UFPRO Boonie hat. I think it is extremely comfortable to wear, and even though I usually reach for baseball caps more often in everyday life, I was looking for something more breathable for the summer. I also really liked the idea of the cooling insert. I recommend it to everyone.
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Size: L
Best boonie I have owned, that said it is not exactly magical - it shines with additional airflow to help you cool down on long marches. But by far my favorite element about this is that it has a metal wire inside the outer edge to allow for molding the shape just right, no more looking like a wet towel. It does have a cooling pad option from UF PRO but I have not tried that yet, I sweat hard enough to do the job myself. One thing I am not too thrilled about is the velcro locations.. would have loved an identification bar in the back but that is a small down side, can always stitch that on myself.
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Size: XL
This is my second UFPRO Boonie I find them extremely comfortable to wear and while usually I wear caps but I wanted something which would offer better ventilation during the summer months and additionally I liked the idea of the cooling pad.
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Size: L
I absolutely recommend buying this. I measured my head circumference (58–59), so I ordered size L. It fits perfectly. The ventilation is excellent. Thanks to the elastic drawstring, the boonie can be secured at the back of the head so it doesn’t fly off even when riding a quad bike. I’m thrilled with the product. I’m going to get a second one as well.
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Size: XXL
So far, I’ve only had the chance to use it for a short time, but my first impressions are positive; compared with the previous Boonie I wore before, the difference is like night and day. A good-quality product.
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The UF Pro hat is an excellent choice for hot summer days, for example during mountain hikes. It provides better protection for the ears and neck than a traditional baseball cap. The ventilation holes effectively allow for airflow.
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This is the second hat I have bought, I had already bought the previous one in MultiCam color. I'm glad that Woodland color is back in stock and I'm very satisfied with this purchase, I recommend it.
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I usually wear caps but I wanted something which would offer better ventilation during the summer months and additionally I liked the idea of the cooling pad. I am not a massive fan of this style of hat but I will admit that I am very impressed with how comfortable it is and how much cooler it was to wear in comparison to my usual cap.
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The quality of the boonie is very good. The fit is also very good. It is great as sun protection in the summer. It is airy and light and fits very well on the head.
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