Everyone has a few rubber bands somewhere in their home, probably in the bottom of their junk drawer. When I was a kid, my brother and I shot them at each other. I even had a rubber band gun (until he stole it from me).
You might be surprised to learn that rubber bands aren’t just good for shooting at each other. In fact, there are at least 25 survival/everyday uses for rubber bands. In this video, Sensible Prepper demonstrates them.
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Here’s his list:
- Keep small items together (such as note cards).
- Stop soap/lotion dispensers from dispensing too much.
- Label charged and uncharged batteries.
- Make handles (such as a mallet handle) easier to grip.
- Keep small tools and items organized.
- Keep pens and penciles together and organized.
- Keep your paracord roll from unraveling.
- Make a strap for your reading or sunglasses.
- Label your drinking cup or bottle.
- Unscrew a screw that’s been stripped.
- Keep cords together and organized.
- Use different colors to identify cords.
- Open a jar with a lid that’s on too tight.
- Use a rubber band to make a pony tail.
- Strap gear (such as a flashlight) to your bag.
- Keep containers from opening inside your bag.
- Use a rubber band to erase pencil writing.
- Keep your sleeves secure against your arms.
- Keep your pants legs secure against your legs.
- Use a rubber band as a chip clip.
- You can also use them as fire starters.
Considering how useful rubber bands are, you might want to purchase a bag if you don’t already have some. They’re very affordable. Watch the video below to see these uses demonstrated.
Not exactly a perfect use for rubber bands but I’ve used them to tension tripwires a few times when springs weren’t available or suitable.
I knew a man who wrapped a large rubber band around his wallet. That way a pick pocket couldn’t remove it without him feeling it. How cool!
Linda
Did you know my father inlaw? He did the same rubber band on the wallet fo the 36 years I knew him. He too, said that it was to stop pickpockets. But I always noticed that it also slowed down his response time when the check for dinner was presented. Those that went through the depression came out of it being very ” THRIFTY “.
how many times have you picked up a rubber band to use it to hold something only to find it rotten and snap with little pressure? it is the action of oxygen. the same thing as rust. the answer is using the small hand warmers. they use up the oxygen. sealed inside a jar and one of the warmers activated will remove the oxygen and extend the life many years. having smaller jars and divide the powder up will allow items for barter. items that you will have and others will now find worth more. it will be like a bank account. another thing is that when items are looked at by people that ransack will not see these as valuable. the value of items must be looked at for what they will be in the future the rubber band is only one of many things that may be stored and the life extended by removing the air. seeds is an item that would be most valuable. I use it to store wheat that will provide the basis of life when crisis event is upon us. what will you store?
Grampa