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2/10/2009 1:05:35 PM EDT
Does any body know who makes a good weatherproof (not cotton) boonie?
2/10/2009 1:20:17 PM EDT
[#1]
More than a decade ago I got a goretex hat from Columbia Sportswear called a "Seattle Sombrero".  Mine looks exactly like a military style khaki boonie hat, but I don't think they market them as such anymore.
2/10/2009 1:26:51 PM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
Does any body know who makes a good weatherproof (not cotton) boonie?


I collect Boonie hats in different camo patterns, but I've never seen a gore tex one.  You could just spay it with waterproofing silicone spray.  You might look at waterfowl hunting gear (I just looked and were is a link)  http://www.mackspw.com/ItemSearch––search-boonie––srcin-1

Also Google is you friend, http://www.google.com/search?q=waterproof+boonie+hats&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

Hope that works.
2/10/2009 1:34:14 PM EDT
[#3]
Tru-spec makes one, it goes with their Parka.
2/10/2009 1:35:04 PM EDT
[#4]
Military boonie hats aren't really made to be waterproof. They are intended for use in tropical climates where staying cool is a priority, and that doesn't work so well with goretex or other waterproofing measures.

Outdoor Research, Columbia, and many of the other companies that manufacture outdoor clothing make something like what you described, bit I've never seen a military boonie hat that was waterproof.
2/12/2009 3:40:00 AM EDT
[#5]
There are many Gore-Tex ones listed on ebay.
2/12/2009 6:35:35 AM EDT
[#6]
Seal action gear up in Canada has them in Cadpat.  Seal Action Gear
2/12/2009 8:32:03 AM EDT
[#7]
Thanks for the input.  I'll check out these links.  The reason I'm looking is I want something to use during hunting season that will keep the rain off, yet still be able to use my hearing.  Hard to do with a hood.
2/13/2009 7:55:14 AM EDT
[#8]
Not to jump to far off topic. But I'm looking for that  boonie from Surviorman when Les was out with his buddy, hunting and such.  It looked like it had a compartment in the inside top of it.
If someone knows where I could get one the would be great .

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