While here in the colonies we call a loaded march “rucking”, our former colonial overlords have a different, far goofier name for it. They call it yomping. And what better way to yomp than with the coolest desert camo pattern around and in boonie hat form.

Desert DPM originally consisted of subdued sand and khaki hues when it was first developed in the late 1980's. However, some rather intrepid Middle Eastern countries figured that the original four toned desert pattern worked pretty darn well. Thus the British had to replace the sand and khaki hues with a light brown on sand derivative. Something to do with a Storm in the Desert.

It comes with a shorter reinforced brim compared to the traditional jungle boonie. It also sports air vents to keep your noggin at optimal temperature. Biomechanics anyone? The added cherry on top is the “molle like” scrim holders around the band of the hat. That way you stay nice and hidden for your recce patrols to get your chicken tendies…

Specs

British Desert DPM Colorway
Short Brim
Reinforced stitching on brim
Elastic drawstring retention
Air vents
Scrim loops
May have additional patches sewn in

Sizing

Measure the widest circumference around the top of your forehead where the lip of the hat would rest. From what we've found these hats are pretty spot on to their size.

54 cm Small
55 cm Small
56 cm Medium
57 cm Medium
58 cm Large
59 cm Large
60 cm Extra Large
61 cm Extra Large

Condition

Boonie Hats are in great condition with only minors signs of use and no tears, stains, rips, or holes. May or may not come with chinstrap, but this can easily be replaced with milspec shock cord. May have additional patches sewn in.

Desert DPM

British Desert Shemagh

British Desert DPM FR Field Shirt

British Desert DPM Short-Brim Boonie Hat