GERMAN OD MOSQUITO HEAD NET USED

When the bugs come out in force, even the toughest outdoorsman will pack it in early without proper head protection. This genuine Bundeswehr-issue mosquito head net is the same lightweight insect barrier issued to German soldiers operating in wooded, marshy, and warm-weather environments — and it slips easily into any pack, glovebox, or hunting vest for the moment the mosquitoes, gnats, midges, or black flies start swarming.

Pulled from German military stocks and originally manufactured in Germany, this is the real article — not a commercial knock-off. The generous olive-drab polyester mesh drapes over the head and shoulders and fits comfortably over a ball cap, boonie, brimmed hat, or even a helmet, holding the netting away from the face and neck so insects can't bite through. A drawstring-style ribbon closure cinches around the neck or chest to seal out crawling insects and keep the net in place in a breeze.

Who It Sells To

This is a high-turn impulse item for almost any outdoor or surplus shop. Hunters in early bow season, anglers working lakes and rivers at dusk, backpackers heading into mosquito country, preppers building bug-out kits, and reenactors completing a Bundeswehr field loadout will all reach for it. The authentic German-issue origin gives it real collector and milsim appeal that commercial nets simply can't match.

Features & Specifications

• Origin: Original Bundeswehr (German Army) issue
• Material: 100% polyester fine-weave mesh
• Color: Olive Drab (OD green)
• Dimensions: Approximately 21.5" wide x 16" high, laid flat
• Fit: One-size; designed to wear over hats, caps, boonies, and helmets
• Closure: Adjustable ribbon tie for a secure seal at the neck
• Country of manufacture: Germany

Condition

Used, original-issue surplus. Each net has seen service and may show honest field-use character such as light soiling, faint creasing, or minor cosmetic marks — all part of its authentic military provenance. The mesh and closure are functional and ready for many more seasons of bug-free time outdoors.