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Posted: 5/14/2018 12:31:09 AM EDT

does this exist?

Posted: 5/14/2018 1:07:03 AM EDT

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http://soldiersystems.net/2009/04/06/stubby-boonie-hat-from-drop-zone-tactical/

http://www.tyrtactical.com/products/details/featured-products/huron-hot-weather-short-brim-boonie-hat/

https://www.ar15.com/forums/armory/Huron_Hot_Weather_Boonie/10-463104/?

Posted: 5/14/2018 4:17:55 AM EDT

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Or do what we do and cut the brim back on your issue boonies.

Posted: 5/14/2018 4:47:51 AM EDT

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This, and it would be super easy / cheap to pay someone to run a piece of binding tape around the edge to keep it looking good / minimize fraying.

Posted: 5/14/2018 9:02:04 AM EDT

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+1

Or get a british one in MTP pattern

Posted: 5/14/2018 4:34:39 PM EDT

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My wife, brother, and I have he Tyr boonie. Expensive, but it kicks the crap out of anything else with regards to breathability, which is especially important here.

Posted: 5/14/2018 7:04:15 PM EDT

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There was a Vietnam Vet, Slangvel, making custom boonies for awhile, all sorts of customizations. [email protected] I believe. Anyhoooo, he could make you a short brim boonie, add the Murdock-mfg Multicam Jacquard woven camo webbing in 3/4" for garnish loopage instead of folded/sewn fabric or roller-printed webbing.
Slangvel Custom Boonies

Posted: 5/14/2018 9:03:07 PM EDT

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This

And if you’re inclined with a sewing machine just inseam the end he on it and see it back on with the smaller brim. Super easy.

Posted: 5/14/2018 9:40:59 PM EDT

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I bought a couple of these on ebay ...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SPECIAL-FORCES-SHORT-BRIMMED-MULTICAM-MTP-BUSH-HAT-BRIM-BOONIE-SUN-TROPICAL-SF/291025717878?hash=item43c27c0a76:m:mqllorjUvtlfT4kQk57nsrA

(I have no affiliation to the seller)

They are a much lighter material than all of the USGI type boonies I have; and if memory serves, they run a little on the small side...

Posted: 5/14/2018 9:50:22 PM EDT

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There was a Vietnam Vet, Slangvel, making custom boonies for awhile, all sorts of customizations. [email protected] I believe. Anyhoooo, he could make you a short brim boonie, add the Murdock-mfg Multicam Jacquard woven camo webbing in 3/4" for garnish loopage instead of folded/sewn fabric or roller-printed webbing.
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I have 4 of his boonies, 1 was a total custom job for me to wear to the range and keep the sun off of me. Highly recommend Slangvel!

Posted: 5/14/2018 11:03:20 PM EDT

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If it doesn't have to be Multicam webbing, but folded and sewn Multicam fabric acceptable, just get a Crye Boonie for about $35.

Posted: 5/15/2018 2:17:03 AM EDT

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what about the propper brand, Gen II's?

Posted: 5/15/2018 6:55:54 PM EDT

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I have 2 Slangval hats and both are worth the money.

This thread reminded me to email him and see if he'll do one in DCU.

eta - Has anyone contacted him lately? I sent an email a while back that I now just remembered and didn't ever hear back. Sent another yesterday and nothing. Is he still using that email, because normally he was pretty responsive.

Posted: 5/24/2018 11:21:47 PM EDT

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I also say "Slangvel". Me and my wife have his hats. Amazing job!

Posted: 5/26/2018 10:34:10 AM EDT

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Some of you guys are finishing the raw edge after cutting down. This defeats the purpose of good camo, IMHO. The frayed edge gives a nice fuzzy look to the thing, much like jute in ghillie cloaks. So why put a nice round, perfectly finished edge on something that frays out nicely after a few washings?

To the OP, a cut-down boonie was the norm in my day. Even cut-down golf hats, dyed black. Back before all this designer Gucci gear was available.

As to cost, well, I'd rather have several issue cut-down boonies (not to mention Cammie sets), than one Gucci one. I don't really get why some people pay 100 bucks for cammies, and 40 bucks for a boonie, but hey, each to his own.

Posted: 5/26/2018 11:54:42 AM EDT

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There was a Vietnam Vet, Slangvel, making custom boonies for awhile, all sorts of customizations. [email protected] I believe. Anyhoooo, he could make you a short brim boonie, add the Murdock-mfg Multicam Jacquard woven camo webbing in 3/4" for garnish loopage instead of folded/sewn fabric or roller-printed webbing.
Slangvel Custom Boonies

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Came to post this. Probably buy one this summer