The Multiple Uses of Bandanas
The Many Reasons You Should be Carrying a Bandana In Your Pack
Uses of Bandanas
Today we will
be covering some great uses of a bandana. Bandanas are a great multi use item
that can lower your pack weight and simplify life. When I go on an adventure, I always bring a bandana
with me. For ease of use, I have broken
down what I think are some of the best uses for bandanas into five sections.
Uses for Your Pet
A bandana can
act as a backup for multiple items. The
first item a bandana can replace is a leash.
A make shift leash can be created if the one you have takes a turn for
the worst. Plus, a bandana can be used
to make an improvised collar or you can use it as a snazzy dog ascot. Finally, if you are taking a break and want a
toy to play with your dog, you can use one of your bandanas for tug of
war.
First Aid
The bandana has
many uses in making improvised medical equipment. One of the most helpful uses for a bandana in
an emergency in my opinion is first aid. Bandanas can make great bandages for
injury you get on your adventurers; you can wrap or pack a wound. If things get really, bad bandanas can be used
as a makeshift tourniquet. Also,
bandanas are great for making slings/splints for broken bones. These are just a
fraction of the medical uses of a bandana in an emergency.
Pouch for Carrying
Another great
use for a bandana is a bindle, which is a cloth or bandana tied around a stick
to make carrying much easier. Making a
bindle is an option if you lose your pack or it’s damaged and can no longer be
carried. In addition, you can also tie a
bandana as a smaller pouch on your belt or bag for an extra pocket to carry
your goodies like freshly picked fruits and vegetables (like all those yummy
prickly pear fruits).
Using a bandana and a stick to carry gear |
Hygiene/Gun Cleaning
Whether you are
camping, day hiking, or on any other adventure, a bandana can be used as a washcloth. Moreover, a bandana can be used as a small
towel for drying off with. However, my
favorite use for a bandana is using it as a headband. This keeps the sweat and rain off your face. Finally,
if you are out hunting or in an emergency situation, you can cut the bandana
and use it as a rag to clean your firearm to help keep it maintained.
Kitchen/Food
The final
section for bandana use is cooking/food.
You are able to use a bandana for a lot of things with your food. The
most important to me is a pre-water filter to remove any sediment out of your
water before boiling or filtering. You can use the bandana as a potholder after
boiling water or cooking your bacon.
Finally, a bandana can be used as a rag to wipe out your pots and pans
once you have finished your tasty meal.
Final Thoughts
Bandanas are
just a great multi use item that should have a place in everyone’s packing
list. After checking out the list, I
hope that you will start bringing bandanas with you on your adventurers. Because bandanas can be used as an everyday
tool but also an emergency tool.
If you have special things you do with your
bandana lets us know.
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Had not thought about use of bandanas for food prep. Curious as to how many bandanas you pack??? N
ReplyDeleteI''m not really a bandana wearer so none to 1, but Jack loves some bandanas. I think he tries to pack at least 2, so he can swap them out to keep sweat out of his eyes.
DeleteNormally I carry three. One on my head and two in my pack.
DeleteYou could also list that it is useful for wetting and wearing around your neck to help feel a little cooler on a hot day. Works better than the fancy expensive thing I bought.
ReplyDeleteI have been trying to find an adventure to use one of those fancy expensive things on, but most of our adventures go down where it's really humid. Hopefully we'll do a desert voyage soon.
DeleteThey also make great hair accessories ;-)
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