The origin of the boonie hat can be traced back to fisherman's 'bucket hats,' constructed of wool or tweed. By the late 1930s, the U.S. military had adopted a wide-brimmed design, inspired by bucket hats in the form of the Denim Army Hat, better known as the Daisy Mae and later in Olive Drab HBT as part of the P41 Uniform.

Designed for hot and humid climates, the Boonie offers superior comfort and protection against rain and sun. The wide brim provides concealment, breaking up the wearer's silhouette. Modifications such as cutting the brim shorter or adding inside pockets for documents were common, reflecting the boonie's adaptability to various combat scenarios.

In recreating this iconic camouflage pattern, Real McCoy's has hand printed and dyed on to a dense cotton twill fabric, achieving an authentic weight and overall atmosphere. Era accurate details include screened vent holes, drawstring adjuster and foliage ring.