Elastic "Cat Eye" Helmet Band - OD or Foliage - Used

OD or Foliage Elastic "Cat Eye" Helmet Band - Used

The Elastic "Cat Eye" Helmet Band is an essential piece of field gear used by ground troops to anchor helmet covers, secure foliage for camouflage, and provide crucial low-light identification. The band gets its iconic nickname from the two luminous, glow-in-the-dark rectangular inserts sewn onto the back. These "cat eyes" absorb light during the day and emit a subtle glow at night, allowing soldiers to maintain visual contact with the team members moving directly ahead of them during night operations without giving away their position to distant threats.

In Used surplus condition, these bands are inspected to ensure the elastic still retains plenty of stretch and recovery for a tight hold on your helmet. While they may show signs of active field use—such as light fading, small scuffs on the luminous tabs, or faint original unit markings written on the elastic—the stitching remains solid. They are perfect for budget-conscious outdoor enthusiasts, tactical trainers, paintball/airsoft players, or collectors completing a combat helmet setup.

Technical Specifications & Features

• UPC: 845452000099
• Official Military NSNs:
• Olive Drab (OD) Green: 8415-01-110-9981
• Foliage Green: 8415-01-524-5842
• Condition: Used (Professional surplus grade; inspected for functional stretch and intact stitching).
• Color Options: Olive Drab (OD) Green or Foliage Green.
• Size: Universal / Elasticized (Stretches to fit standard ballistic and bump helmets).
• Material: Woven, high-density elastic nylon webbing.
• Design Features:
• Dual Glow Patches: Two heavy-duty, light-retaining "cat eye" tabs sewn securely onto the rear center.
• High-Retention Grip: Designed to hug smooth polymer or matte Kevlar helmet shells without slipping up under stress.
• Universal Compatibility: Fits perfectly over the PASGT, ACH, MICH, LWH, and most modern tactical bump or airsoft helmets.
• Low Profile: Low-bulk design seamlessly clears NVG mounts, goggle straps, and helmet counterweights.

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