The Jeep hat, sometimes called the Jeep hat pin, worn by all members of the military including the Green Berets, is basically a knit cap with a small visor placed over it, made usually of acrylic, wool or knitted wool. The visor is held in place by Velcro and to remove it, an individual takes off the visor which pulls off the backing of the cap. This hat can be used as regular wear or for special occasions such as hunting or fishing trips, etc. The military issued cap, originally the US Army issued Wool, Knit, Cap, M1939 is a pin with an elastic closure on the top flap of the cap, made mainly of knitted wool. On its elastic side, it has a collar and two elastic bands to hold it onto the shirt.
While there are a lot of designs of Jeep hats in the market today, one of the most popular is the checkered Jeep bandannas. Also, there are checkered sweatband Jeep bandannas and the checkered denim bandannas. The checkered denim bandannas are generally made of a denim fabric, with a series of indigo dye patterns, while the sweatband Jeep bandanna is made of wool. Both these Jeep accessories come in a variety of colors, from chocolate brown to blue, and in a large selection of sizes, ranging from X-large to XX-large.
These hats are not only meant for protection; as they often sport fantastic embroidery to add a stylish touch to the hat. Many of these embroideries are related to the particular military unit the jeep belongs to. A popular trend, especially amongst Jeep owners, is to purchase a custom embroidered Jeep hat from an online retailer and have it made exactly as requested. Other popular styles include the desert eagle Jeep hat or the skull and crossbones Jeep hat.