GR TAC Hat Explained


GR TAC is a simple, military-style tactical hat. When I was in the service, I wore a hat 24/7. I was told they did all sorts of useful things like keep the sun out of your eyes and prevent sunburns — all true, by the way. The caps I liked the most broke in nicely and got better with use. My GR TAC is almost two now, and it’s my fave.


2″x3″ Velcro on the front is the most basic way to identify a tactical hat. Dirt and a nicely bent brim are other ways. When deployed, it’s common to see all kinds of special flag patches put on that identify friendly forces. Check out Reverse Flag Explained for more details on this.


TAC has a six panel construction. Four panels are Cordura, two are military-grade, non-stretch mesh. The Cordura we use for GR TAC is 1000D — same as we use in our rucksacks for its ripstop protection and strength to weight ratio. However, the 1000D Cordura used in the TAC is uncoated, which has more breathability but less water resistance. Uncoated Cordura still offers more water resistance than cotton, and we prioritized breathability.


The middle sections, made of military-grade, non-stretch mesh, allow for a lot of airflow to the wearer’s head. TAC hats have been happily worn by Green Berets in some of the hottest, harshest environments in the world.


I’ve never understood the buttons you’ll find on the tops of ballcaps, and I’ve never really liked them. Especially if you ever have to wear a helmet over the top, or hearing protection. Any pressure on the button does not feel good, and it’s unnecessary from a construction standpoint. So we removed it.


The first cap I was issued — with no button on top — was designed to be worn under a helmet.


But ballcaps are what the guys want to wear. Pictured above is Josh in Southern Iraq, at the range with hearing protection over the top of GR TAC. Another reason to have no button. As for the fit — a hat that’s too small doesn’t feel right. GR TAC has a low profile tactical hat fit, meaning that it fits securely by covering more of the wearer’s head.


Our label is internalized, similar to military caps. The GR TAC label is heat pressed onto the cotton sweatband. Using cotton for this purpose was a must — it feels better when worn and functions better as a sweatband.


Adjustable Velcro closure. Mine has some dirt on it, and in it no doubt.


The underside of the brim is a Velcro-friendly material, tough but very soft to the touch.


And allowing for all kinds of customization. One option is to Velcro a small push light to the underside. This would have been really useful when I was deployed, when we were training locals at night and I wanted to quickly and discreetly look at a list or a map.


You can customize the TAC with any patch of your choice. But no matter what, make it yours. The TAC only gets better with time, use, and abuse.

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65 comments

  1. Paul says:

    Thanks for sharing the information behind the ‘why” and not just the “what” of the hat. 2 questions for you – where did you get the led that velcro’s onto the underside of the brim and where’s the reflective U.S. flag from? Thanks again gang – keep up the great work, it’s appreciated.

  2. Uri says:

    The velcro friendly fabric on the brim is also great to affix netting and turn the GR TAC into a sniper or a recon observation piece of gear when you need to obscure your face.
    Great hat, never let me down.

  3. James says:

    LED light on bottom: Use a small LED key-chain light, like a Photo Micro, and add adhesive hook tape (Velcro) to the side without the switch. You can get adhesive hook and loop tape at walmart. Boom, field craft magic. You now have a light that will stick to the brim.

  4. jason says:

    Hey Paul, james is right about the light, and you can find all different models at any type of outdoor store. As for the flag — that was one I was issued back in the day.

  5. Roland says:

    Hey Jason,

    I dig the TAC hat, but here in the Pacific Northwest most adventures takes us off the temperate lowlands and into the mountains where there’s a greater need for a hat to keep the heat in and moisture out. Do you guys have any plans for any cold weather gear at all?

    Thanks!

  9. Michael says:

    Love the hat and the comments about keeping in warmth. Have suggested to a few companies to design same kind of cap in merino wool for wet/cold. Same profile/size..only in wool.
    Keep up great work!

  10. Jerry from Missoula says:

    OK…being a ballcap addict of sorts I was super stoked to have my TAC arrive in the mail.

    I have cut almost all the patches off of all my ball caps and am sewing velcro on them so I ca use them with my TAC.

    Excellent job guys. When you are in town..Big Sky brewery trip is on me

  12. Travis in MD says:

    After reading “GR TAC Explained” and the great comments, I’m stoked about seeing mine arrive in the mail. Hope it ships soon!

  13. John says:

    I got my TAC about a month ago, it is great. I was wondering if you guys have thought about making a fitted version?

  14. Dave Hanson says:

    Hey guys, where were you able to find a LED light with a switch?? I’ve looked everywhere and the only ones I can find are push-button which defeats the purpose of velcroing it to your hat.
    Thanks!

  15. Mendi says:

    Would love to see a Youth sized hat. There’s got to be more small sized heads out there besides than me or at least with kids who need TAC hats! Also, for those looking for the micro light shown here, it’s called the Photon Micro-Light II. There’s also the Photon Micro-Light II PRO with a simple push for on, push for off interface no momentary though.

  16. John says:

    This is for “big head” Jason from “pinhead” John. I have a lot of Velcro left over after adjusting the cap. What would happen if I cut off the end of the Velcro?

  17. Brandon says:

    This is my new favourite hat. Easily the most comfortable hat I’ve had. I only wish that they were available in different colours so that I could get a half dozen of them. 🙂

    Thanks again for making such wonderful products.

  19. Nick Wynja says:

    John: I cut the end of the velcro off mine. I melted the cut ends just a little bit with a lighter then ran a needle and thread back and forth a couple times to sew it back up. Worked great.

  20. John says:

    Thanks Nick. I thought that was the way to go but I didn’t want to be the first. It worked great. It’s not as finished as what comes with the cap but with the shorter Velcro straps the cap fits better.

  21. Tom says:

    I love the hat! Easily one of the most comfortable hats I own. What do you recommend for cleaning it? Toss it in the washer?

  22. Brandon says:

    I heard a rumor on the GRT facebook page that the Tacs in colours won’t have the mesh panels in them. If that’s the case is there any chance of getting a one off multi-cam with black mesh panels? I pretty much need venting in hats and think the colour combo would make a slick range hat.

    Thanks.

  24. jason says:

    It’s a tactical hat, so it’s sized a little larger than most – and the back is adjustable. We’ll have a smaller sized version out later in 2012.

  25. chris says:

    Best hat ever. Mine has thousands of miles on it already. Great for central american jungles. Also great for all day range sessions since there is no button to dent my skull! Worth every penny and looks better now. A lot better!

  28. Johnny B says:

    Just got my TAC and GR1 in the mail…thank you for making the TAC a man-size hat. I have a large cranium and get discouraged when the velcro closure is pushed to the limit.

  32. jason says:

    Bogdan, cool video. Yes, we have a Multicam and a Sand that we’ll have before too long. After that, we’re thinking of making every color that has ever existed. Just kidding, but only sort of. Thanks for the vote.

  33. DB says:

    Love my GR1, GR1 Field, and Brick Bag…ordered a Tac Hat…I must have a small head! Adjusted the vecro, but the hat still slips annoyingly on my ears – just doesn’t fit “right” if you know what I mean. What to do? Should I soak it in water and let it dry? Would that shrink it up a bit? Would love to be able to wear this hat, but as it fits right now, I doubt I ever will.

    Help!

  36. Jon says:

    These are absolutely the best hats ever made. I have a full panel (coyote)for winter and a mesh (black)for summer. Never go anywhere with out one.

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    out excessive weight achieve. ” it’s important to delve into its effects and how it interacts with the feminine physique.
    For example, the variety of AAS abusers are uncommon in Eastern Asia but high in Brazil, Commonwealth international locations, Europe and North America (Pope, Wooden, et al., 2014b). In the search for peak physical efficiency and muscle mass, anabolic steroids have emerged as a preferred, but controversial, shortcut. These artificial substances, designed to mimic the results of the male sex hormone testosterone, promise enhanced power and stamina. Use of anabolic steroids can decrease the manufacturing of sperm to infertile levels and interrupt spermatogenesis (normal sperm development).
    Scheme summarizing the actions of Anabolic-androgenic steroids on the completely different systems of the female organism. Hormones such as testosterone, 5-α-DHT, and estradiol substantially affect biochemical and physiological pathways, impacting cell structure and performance (Berman et al., 2003, Sarrel, 2002, Bertin et al., 2014). Although androgens play a job in estrogen synthesis, their unbiased actions additionally contribute to physiological results (Ceccarelli et al., 2022, Labrie et al., 2001, Smith and Batur, 2001). In goal tissues, the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme transforms circulating testosterone into 5-α-DHT, which is predominantly aromatized by the aromatase enzyme into estradiol (Smith and Batur, 2001). The lively ingredient in Anavar is a synthetic form of testosterone known as oxandrolone, which might intrude with the body’s pure hormone production.
    Unlike androgenic anabolic steroids, pure anabolics are substances that are usually used as nutritional supplements with the aim of stimulating the endogenous manufacturing of hormones that promote muscle progress. I personally suggest hormonal treatment in all men coming off exogenous androgens for fertility causes for two reasons. One, I even have found that if we will get the man’s testosterone levels again to an excellent degree, then he’s much less prone to experience bothersome low T signs and due to this fact return on TRT before he has succeeded in having a toddler. The different purpose is that the return of sperm manufacturing is usually quicker when hormonal medications are started. T boosters are substances that are supposed to increase the pure manufacturing of testosterone by the body. The commonest use of T boosters is in males using anabolic steroids who want to promote the return of natural testosterone production between anabolic cycles. Commonly used T boosters embrace Tribulus terrestris (also generally known as puncture vine), ginseng (from the Panax genus), and D-aspartic acid (DAA), an amino acid.
    Observing the menace of testosterone misuse and abuse, current tips from AUA/ASRM jointly advise in opposition to exogenous testosterone remedy in patients seeking present or future fertility. It recommends hCG injections, SERMs, or AIs together with TRT singly or together to mitigate opposed results on spermatogenesis. For those with suboptimal fertility, an adjunct FSH therapy can be suggested [35,36]. European Association of Urology (EAU) also recommends towards TRT as a treatment for male infertility. Various therapies with hCG, or recombinant FSH (rFSH) for exciting the endogenous manufacturing of testosterone is recommended [37]. AAS use within the general population is linked to illicit drug use, prescription misuse, bodily training, and lower schooling levels. Lifetime prevalence in the us is estimated at zero.9 % for males and zero.1 % for females, greater amongst young males (1.5–6 %) and females (0–2.four %).
    The use of those substances has been clinically shown to deteriorate a man’s semen quality, in addition to to negatively impact his sexual potency- the flexibility to even perform sexual intercourse. In couples where the person has stopped taking exogenous androgens and the wife becomes pregnant, a standard question is whether he can restart taking exogenous androgens if they want to have extra children sooner or later. Rising scientific evidence suggests that ideally he ought to keep off all exogenous androgens whereas he is still excited about conceiving children. When men use exogenous androgens intermittently, their sperm manufacturing usually rebounds every time they are “off cycle”—but often sperm numbers and quality don’t recuperate to the same baseline levels that that they had previous to restarting the exogenous androgens. FertSteril 2023] This progressive decrease in sperm high quality can impair a couple’s future fertility chances, so it’s best to stick with elevated endogenous production alone till the couple’s fertility efforts are complete.
    We want extra correct details about the prevalence of continual worldwide AS abuse, the results of dose and length on outcomes (and not simply markers) in human health, and the timing and completeness of reversibility of the consequences of long-term AS abuse. Prospective, longitudinal studies in nations with nationwide healthcare techniques and registries are an excellent start. Our ignorance prevents rational approaches to solutions to AS abuse as a end result of we have not outlined the issue and the long-term consequences. Infertility could also be brought on by a quantity of various factors, in both the male or female reproductive techniques. We reviewed data from a web-based survey of AS users and recognized a sub-group who had attempted to realize a pregnancy with their companions whereas utilizing AS.
    During AAS withdrawal, depressive episodes were reported among untreated AAS customers along with the significant lower on the IIEF sexual desire subscale [23]. Withdrawal syndrome and dependency had been also described, and the probability of psychiatric effects is larger the place there’s earlier psychiatric historical past, or alcohol or drug abuse [22]. These “Steroid stacking protocol-accessory” drugs are used for a wide range of causes and may be grouped according to their desired effect (Table 2).

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