Description
The Young Marine 8-Point Utility Cover is a durable, high-quality uniform cap designed to the same specifications as the official USMC 8-point cover, minus the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (EGA) emblem. Available in both Woodland MARPAT and Desert MARPAT, this cap is perfect for youth enrolled in the Young Marines program or anyone seeking a Marine-style cap for training, uniform events, or outdoor activities.
This utility cover combines authentic USMC design with youth-appropriate compliance. It’s built from tough ripstop fabric to stand up to the demands of field training, while its traditional eight-point shape delivers a sharp, structured appearance. Ventilation eyelets offer breathability, making it ideal for active use in all weather conditions.
Whether for official Young Marine activities or casual outdoor wear, this cap provides a professional look and dependable performance. Order now and complete your Young Marine uniform with confidence.
Young Marines USMC 8-Point Utility Cover Features
- Young Marine 8-Point Utility Cover
- Available in Woodland and Desert MARPAT
- 50/50 nylon-cotton ripstop fabric
- Made to USMC specs (without EGA emblem)
- Lightweight, breathable, durable
- Ventilation eyelets for airflow
- Youth-sized fit for recruits and cadets
- Ideal for training, parades, or casual wear
- Made in the USA!
- Fast Delivery!
About Young Marines
The Young Marines is a national youth leadership and service program for boys and girls ages 8 through high school graduation. Founded in 1959 and affiliated with the U.S. Marine Corps, the nonprofit organization promotes discipline, physical fitness, teamwork, and drug-free living.
With over 230 units across the U.S. and abroad, the Young Marines offers hands-on training in leadership, outdoor survival, and community service—helping youth build confidence, character, and a commitment to civic responsibility.
Marine Corps MARPAT: Woodland & Desert MARPAT
Marine Pattern (MARPAT) camouflage, introduced by the U.S. Marine Corps in late 2002, revolutionized military concealment with its pixelated digital design. Issued in both Woodland and Desert variants, MARPAT is tailored to maximize effectiveness across distinct environments—forests and jungles for Woodland MARPAT, and arid landscapes for Desert MARPAT.
Woodland MARPAT blends greens, browns, and black to break up the human silhouette in heavily vegetated terrain, while Desert MARPAT incorporates tan, brown, and traces of green to optimize concealment in sandy or rocky environments.
Since their debut, Woodland and Desert MARPAT have been standard issue for Marines and have seen extensive use in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other global deployments. Their performance in varied and demanding terrains has made MARPAT a defining element of modern Marine Corps identity and operational success.
The 8-Point Utility Cover
The 8-point utility cover is a staple of both U.S. Marine Corps and Navy uniforms, blending practical design with military tradition. Styled similarly to a baseball cap, it offers a crisp, structured appearance. Its design traces back to early field caps worn by Army troops and railroad engineers.
Initial Marine Corps versions were crafted from herringbone twill (HBT) until around 1959, followed by cotton sateen. Today’s models are made with tough ripstop nylon-cotton blends or heavier twill, depending on climate needs.
