In North America we have rotary grass trimmers that use a stiff nylon line. That is what I've got in my hat brim. I put cloth nametag inside for identification.
I originally used steel, mechanic wire. Functional until it rusted and ate through the the brim. Switched to aluminum after that. Foldable, moldable and non-ferromagnetic.
I just found your channel. I wish I had found it sooner. Great video! You just gained a subscriber. Oh, and I loved the Jack Sparrow reference!!! I literally laughed out loud. Thanks!!
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Am not sure how European forces wear their covers (or jungle hats, they call it in UK and EU) but US Marines do not sink their covers all the way down the head like you would in a patrol cap. Instead however, the hat should be gently seated in so doing it allows for proper ventilation- hence the vent holes on the side. Thanks for the Wire loop mod. Very nice. Paper clips are common amongst USMC and even the Army. 4 paperclips spaced out evenly usually will do. I do however, like the wire loop better as it gives the hat an even profile. Greetings from USA 🇺🇸 Thanks
Well, I have seen how you wear the boonie hat in the US and I am not fond of it. I like it really well seated on my head but it’s personal. Oh, I have never heard of the paper clip tip! Thanks a lot Let me know how you like it once done! And don’t hesitate to share the video if you like the mod! Thanks a huge lot
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That works well too! Only worry is the rust but you can still change the wire if needed. Fence wire isn’t in permanent contact, usually, with wet fabric so it corrodes less or slower
Good question. The very first I made a long time ago got through this fine. I did use single core electric wire inside the insulation. The copper ends did show a little. The got some oxidation but no big problem. The wire was thick enough so even when wet it kept the shape and was easy to reshape as you want
Thanks for asking. If I remember well, on this one I did wrap about ten times paracord around the boonie “band” then threaded the end around the bundle of paracord and through the webbing band around the base of the hat, then went on the other direction also spiraling so that it gives a cross pattern
Okay, I'm impressed. The addition of the wire to the brim makes a lot of sense given how useful it is.
Glad you liked it
I have been fighting the drooping hat for years. Using clothing starch unsuccessfully. Thank you. I like these helpful tips
Awesome, glad this helped you!
In North America we have rotary grass trimmers that use a stiff nylon line. That is what I've got in my hat brim. I put cloth nametag inside for identification.
Excellent idea!!
I originally used steel, mechanic wire. Functional until it rusted and ate through the the brim. Switched to aluminum after that. Foldable, moldable and non-ferromagnetic.
Here I use stainless but have also used aluminum. Always been worried of corrosion
I have a USMC Boonie from My Son that I wear All the time... Great all Purpose hat! Especially in the Rain
Another great video very innovative, definitely going to give this a try thanks
Thanks so much!
Don’t hesitate to share around. I am pretty sure there are many people potentially interested
Thank you for taking the time to share this great idea.
My pleasure! Thanks a lot for the upport
From France...
Many thanks for this brilliant tip !
Regards 👏👏👏👏👏
Hey! Thanks a lot. Happy to see it washelpful!
Never seen that done before but interesting. I will have a go at that.
Let me know how you liked it once done
Genius idea! It worked great! Thanks!
Oh, you tried it already!!! Awesome! Thanks a lot! Don’t hesitate to share the video if you liked it! Would be much appreciated!
I just found your channel. I wish I had found it sooner. Great video! You just gained a subscriber. Oh, and I loved the Jack Sparrow reference!!! I literally laughed out loud. Thanks!!
Thanks so much! Really much appreciated!
And you made my day! I’m always happy when one of my silly jokes works! Don’t hesitate to share the video on your social media! Thanks a lot
Am not sure how European forces wear their covers (or jungle hats, they call it in UK and EU) but US Marines do not sink their covers all the way down the head like you would in a patrol cap.
Instead however, the hat should be gently seated in so doing it allows for proper ventilation- hence the vent holes on the side.
Thanks for the Wire loop mod. Very nice. Paper clips are common amongst USMC and even the Army. 4 paperclips spaced out evenly usually will do. I do however, like the wire loop better as it gives the hat an even profile.
Greetings from USA 🇺🇸
Thanks
Well, I have seen how you wear the boonie hat in the US and I am not fond of it. I like it really well seated on my head but it’s personal.
Oh, I have never heard of the paper clip tip! Thanks a lot
Let me know how you like it once done! And don’t hesitate to share the video if you like the mod!
Thanks a huge lot
Brilliant. 😊merry Christmas 🎄 God bless
Thanks so much. Well, sorry for the late reply
Good stuff man Only thing is the audio is a little muffled. Otherwise thank you! I subbed
Sorry about that. I am experimenting with gear to have the best performances with the lightest gear and am not 100% there yet with microphones
Way cool brother! Thanks for the tip!
My pleasure! Glad you liked it! Don’t heasitate to share the video on your social media! Have a great day
Just subscribed good idea and I will give it a go on my hat’s.
Can’t wait to hear your feedback once you’ve tried it! And don’t hesitate to share the video on Facebook or Instagram if you liked it!
Great idea to run wire on the perimeter of the hat brim. I'm going to try that, THanks for the tip!
Also are you in the military? Swiss?
Cheers!
Thanks a lot! Don’t hesitate to share it with others! I am pretty sure a lot of people can benefit from it!
Hahaha this info is classified 😅 but, kinda. More like a contractor
Great Mod. Thanks
Thanks a lot!
What a great idea. THANKS
Thank you! If you try it and like it, don’t hesitate to spread the word by sharing the video on your social media! Thanks so much
Great tip and video, will be trying this!!
Let me know when you tried it! And if you liked it, don’t hesitate to share the video on your social media! All the best to you!
Great video
Thanks a lot mat
Great idea. I will try this.
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Nicely done. Nothing wrong with your audio here.
Awesome! Thanks a lot! Don’t hesitate to share that video on your social medias! Best regards man!
Good video, thank you
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Excellent! Thanks!
hey brotha n fellow patriot , i am a new sub for ya here n i am a u.s. marine vet here 93' to 97' active n only have email here , def. wanna talk more n LOVE talking armament n 2A here allday n such , great vid n keep em coming , thanks > tom !
Thanks so much for the sub!
Brillant .
Thanks a lot. If you liked it, don’t hesitate to spread the word by sharing this video on your social medias! Thanks a lot
i thread a piece of fence wire thru the brim so i can shape it
That works well too! Only worry is the rust but you can still change the wire if needed. Fence wire isn’t in permanent contact, usually, with wet fabric so it corrodes less or slower
Good job 👏
Thanks a lot Mate
What gage wire?
How is it when you hide in a creek or river or any body of watter???
Good question. The very first I made a long time ago got through this fine. I did use single core electric wire inside the insulation. The copper ends did show a little. The got some oxidation but no big problem. The wire was thick enough so even when wet it kept the shape and was easy to reshape as you want
No rust?
Never had a problem in years as I either use Copper wire in it’s casing or stainless steel wire or coated aluminum wire.
How do you do the paracord on your hat
Thanks for asking. If I remember well, on this one I did wrap about ten times paracord around the boonie “band” then threaded the end around the bundle of paracord and through the webbing band around the base of the hat, then went on the other direction also spiraling so that it gives a cross pattern
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Just thread wire in. Easy!
Easy and functional
Kinda disappointed with the content here. I was hoping you were going to show us how to carry edc, back up pistol, cookstove etc lol
If it’s not already here, it’ll come! Haha. Just firearms will be a bit harder as Swiss laws are not as open as US ones