{"product_id":"afghan-pakol-mountain-cap","title":"Afghan Pakol Mountain Cap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAfghanistan and much of the middle east is well known for it's several-thousand-year long traditions: Fending off wars, and garments like this, the \u003cem\u003ePakol (Pack-ohll). \u003c\/em\u003eWhile it's origins are hazy, its been one of many enduring icons of traditional garments in the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly adopted as the staple headwear of \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eAfghanistan, the \u003cem\u003ePakol \u003c\/em\u003eis extremely practical, comfy, and even adaptable to colder conditions. It's worn much like a beret, covering the crown of the head and rolling up and down to change it's shape. In the winter, it can be rolled down to cover the ears, and in the summer it wicks away sweat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo what's a middle eastern cap doing on KommandoStore? During early missions in Afghanistan, particularly in late 2001, CIA agents, Delta force operators, and other were seen wearing these practical caps as a means of true urban camouflage - a \u003cem\u003e'when in rome' \u003c\/em\u003eapproach to blending in to the populace. Pairing up with a \u003cem\u003ePatu shawl \u003c\/em\u003e(and a big beard), an operator from afar could appear as just another mountain man, but concealing all of his kit \u0026amp; weapon underneath. This strategy, including \u003cem\u003editching their vehicles for horses, \u003c\/em\u003ewere some of the guerilla tactics employed on the (initial) hunt for Bin Laden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2602\/7094\/files\/uDsJ-0Uc3lDKLkGxsUiI1D3PatGpbJe6.jpg?v=1669590613\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Import from the middle east\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable Wool construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Roll Up\" design adaptable to most head sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra fabric included in rolled portion to tighten fit or add extra cushioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in earthy tones \u0026amp; Black — perfect for matching with LARP gear or blending in to an Afghani mountain side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors may vary from pictures, as these are handmade in the middle east!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWearing Your Pakol (based)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo prepare a Pakol hat for your head, roll up from the sidewall tube to the top. This forms a thick band which rests on the head like a beret. To get a tight and even roll, block the hat around a cylindrical object for equal tension as you roll. Your knee is great for this. The band can be tightened by rolling a strip of fabric inside the sidewall. This also makes the band appear thicker (bonus style).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf it is cold outside, the band can be unrolled until it covers your ears. 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