USGI Hot Weather Sun Hat Type VII (Boonie Hat)
USGI Hot Weather Sun Hat Type VII (Boonie Hat)
US Genuine Issue Hot Weather Sun Hat (Type VII), in new and unused condition, exclusively in the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP), also known as Scorpion W2. It was officially adopted by the U.S. Army in 2015 and remains the standard-issue Boonie Hat today.
Unlike the earlier MultiCam (Type VI) which was a transitional pattern for Afghanistan, the Type VII features the refined OCP/Scorpion W2 camouflage — a slightly modified and more muted version of MultiCam optimized for broader use across multiple environments. It follows the same reliable streamlined, lightweight Hot Weather Sun Hat design, focusing on ventilation and sun/rain protection.
This is the standard-issue OCP boonie hat issued to U.S. Army personnel from 2015 to the present day.
| Type | Pattern | Size | NSN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type VII: Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP / Scorpion W2) | |||
| Type VII | OCP | 6 7/8 | 8415-01-641-8255 |
| Type VII | OCP | 7 | 8415-01-641-8257 |
| Type VII | OCP | 7 1/8 | 8415-01-641-8260 |
| Type VII | OCP | 7 1/4 | 8415-01-641-8262 |
| Type VII | OCP | 7 3/8 | 8415-01-641-8263 |
| Type VII | OCP | 7 1/2 | 8415-01-641-8267 |
| Type VII | OCP | 7 5/8 | 8415-01-641-8268 |
| Type VII | OCP | 7 3/4 | 8415-01-641-8269 |
Features
- Brim Width: Standard 2.5-inch reinforced brim (approximately 6.35 cm) providing excellent 360-degree sun and rain protection.
- Fabric: 50/50 Nylon/Cotton (NYCO) ripstop fabric for military issue versions. Some contracts used 100% cotton ripstop.
- Ventilation: Four screened brass or steel ventilation eyelets (two on each side) for airflow while keeping out insects and debris.
- Foliage Ring / Branch Loops: Heavy-duty nylon webbing band stitched around the crown, designed for attaching natural camouflage (leaves, grass, etc.).
- Adjustable Chin Strap: Nylon cord with a leather or plastic slide lock / keeper for a secure fit in windy conditions.
- Internal Map Pocket: Many military-spec versions include a hidden pocket inside the crown for storing small items (such as maps or documents).
- Foldable / Packable: Soft, crushable construction allows the hat to be rolled or stuffed into a pocket or pack without permanent damage.
- No Integrated Netting: Unlike the early Type I Jungle Hat, the Type VII has no built-in mosquito net. A separate insect head net can be worn over it if needed.