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USGI Jungle Hat with Insect Net (Boonie Hat)
$65.00 USD
US Genuine Issue Jungle Hat with Insect Net (Type 1), in new and unissued condition, is the original Vietnam-era issue for U.S. forces. Officially designated as the “Hat, Jungle, with Insect Net”, it was designed for hot, humid tropical environments.
This is the earliest standardized version of the military boonie hat. It predates the camouflaged Type II and Type III models and was widely used throughout the Vietnam War and into the early 1980s. The integrated insect net makes it particularly distinctive from later solid OD boonies.
NSN / Size Chart
| Color | Size | NSN |
|---|---|---|
| USGI Jungle Hat with Insect Net – Olive Drab (OG-107) | ||
| Olive Drab | 6 3/8 | 8415-935-2885 |
| Olive Drab | 6 1/2 | 8415-935-2886 |
| Olive Drab | 6 5/8 | 8415-935-2887 |
| Olive Drab | 6 3/4 | 8415-935-2888 |
| Olive Drab | 6 7/8 | 8415-935-2889 |
| Olive Drab | 7 | 8415-935-2890 |
| Olive Drab | 7 1/8 | 8415-935-2891 |
| Olive Drab | 7 1/4 | 8415-935-2892 |
| Olive Drab | 7 3/8 | 8415-935-2893 |
| Olive Drab | 7 1/2 | 8415-935-2894 |
| Olive Drab | 7 5/8 | 8415-935-2895 |
Key Features:
- Official Nomenclature: Hat, Jungle, with Insect Net.
- Material: Constructed from cotton wind-resistant poplin rip-stop fabric, designed for durability and breathability in humid climates.
- Protection: Treated with Quarpel, a water and oil repellent finish used on military textiles.
- Integrated Insect Net: Features a built-in mesh net intended to protect the wearer's face and neck from tropical insects.
- Ventilation: Typically includes screened side vents to facilitate airflow and heat dissipation.
- Adjustable Chin Strap: Equipped with a cord and a leather or plastic slider to keep the hat secure in windy conditions or during movement.