USAF Air
Force ABU Digital Tiger Stripe Boonie Hat (Size 7-1/2) - New
The USAF Air
Force ABU Digital Tiger Stripe Boonie Hat is an authentic military-issue
hot weather sun hat engineered for Air Force personnel as part of the Airman
Battle Uniform (ABU) deployment system. Designed to deliver full 360-degree
overhead solar protection, this field hat is built for long-duration operations
in desert, tropical, and harsh sunny operational climates.
Constructed
from a heavy-duty, breathable 50/50 Nylon Cotton Ripstop (NyCo) blend,
the boonie hat provides maximum resistance against tearing, snagging, and
mechanical abrasion while maintaining a lightweight feel. Styled in the
official Air Force Digital Tiger Stripe camouflage pattern, it features
screen-printed brass ventilation eyelets to facilitate passive heat evacuation,
a wide reinforced brim to shade the face and neck, and an adjustable chin strap
with a leather slide lock to hold the hat secure during high winds or dynamic
field movement. Additionally, an integrated outer branch band allows operators
to weave natural vegetation or lightweight gear into the crown for field
concealment.
Arriving in Brand
New / Unissued (New Old Stock) condition, this boonie hat represents
pristine military surplus. It retains its factory fabric crispness, full color
saturation, intact chin cord hardware, and official defense contractor inner
labeling.
Technical
Specifications & Features
- NSN: 8415-01-601-7121 (Official
military catalog entry for Hat, Sun, Airman Battle Uniform).
- Condition: Brand New / Unissued (Pristine
deadstock; full structural integrity and original contract tags).
- Garment Size: 7-1/2 (Fits head
circumference of approximately 23.5 inches / 60 cm).
- Pattern/Color: Official US Air Force ABU (Airman
Battle Uniform) Digital Tiger Stripe.
- Material Architecture: 50% Nylon / 50% Cotton (NyCo)
Ripstop fabric featuring Near-Infrared (NIR) technology.
- Design Features:
- 360-Degree Sun Protection: Features a wide, reinforced
stitched brim that maintains its shape while shielding the eyes, ears,
and neck from direct solar glare.
- Screened Ventilation Eyelets: Outfitted with brass mesh
ventilation ports on the crown to allow heat and sweat to vent out
efficiently.
- Adjustable Chin Strap: Equipped with a durable web cord
and leather slide keeper to lock the hat in place under high-wind
conditions.
- Foliage/Branch Loops: Encircled by an authentic nylon
webbing foliage loop band across the crown for attaching natural field
camouflage.
- Authenticity: Genuine U.S. Air Force Issue /
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Contractor (e.g., Sekri, Bernard Cap, or
R&B Apparel).
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