Australian SASR Series 2 DPDU Boonie

The Australian SASR Series 2 DPDU boonie hat (wide brim) is a piece of early Afghanistan-era field gear linked to personnel from the Special Air Service Regiment during the trial phase of desert camouflage development. Made in the second pattern DPDU (Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform), it features a wide brim designed for effective sun protection in harsh environments. A notable detail seen on some examples is the use of repurposed tags from other items, with original information crossed out—often in marker—and updated with the correct dates, reflecting the ad-hoc nature of these limited trial issues.