boonie hat

Wide-brimmed military cap

A boonie hat is a wide-brimmed soft hat, typically made of cotton or canvas, originally designed for military use in tropical climates.

The brim provides sun protection all around, and loops on the crown often hold foliage for camouflage.

Popular with soldiers, hikers, and fishermen: He wore a faded boonie hat on patrol.

From boondocks.

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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G