A bandana is easily one of the most useful items you can have in your survival kit. Every prepper should own a few bandanas and know how to use them, and this video explains why.
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Sensible Prepper is better at finding clever survival uses for ordinary items than anyone else on Youtube. Here’s a list of uses for bandanas he mentions in his video…
- Soak up perspiration
- Keep your neck warm
- Keep your neck dry
- Keep the sun off your neck
- Replace a strap
- Make a pouch
- Attach to your bag to carry more items
- Use to signal for help
- Use as an ascot
- Keep your head warm
- Keep your head dry
- Protect against smoke/dust
- Use it for tinder
- Make smoke signals
- Keep rain out of your eyes
- Use as a wash cloth
- Collect dew
- Keep your gear clean
- Cut small gun patches
- Hide your face
- Mark a trail
- Waterproof map
- Keep knives clean
- Blow your nose
- Wipe your butt
- Keep bugs out of your pants
- As a boot lace
- As a ground cloth
- As a table cloth
- As a bandage
- Make a sling
- Make a tourniquet
- Fix a hose leak
- Clean car engine parts
In the description below the video on Youtube, he lists many more uses.
- Potholder
- Coffee / Tea Filter
- Water Debris filter
- Sweatband
- Under-hat neck protector
- Improvised weapon with wrapped Rock
- Sack for Wild Berries
- Belt
- Char Cloth
- Bib
- Wrap around rock with rope tied to throw over limbs
- Cordage using strips
- Camp Pillow
- Towel
- Clean Glasses
- Ear Muffs
- Noise Reducer
- Catch minnows & Crawfish
- Cover for foul odors
- Cover Food from insects
- Fly Swatter
- Padding for a hot spot
- Open Jars
- Sling for hunting or self defense
- Diaper
- Ear Muffs
- Eye Cover for daytime nap
- Face Cover for Camouflage
- Pouch for small objects
- Swat insects away from face
- Sun Shade
- Tool Grip
- Padding
- Camp Markers
- Pet Neckerchief
- Friend Identifier
- Napkin
- Ice pack
- Wrap Hot Rocks to keep feet warm in your Sleeping bag
- Gas cap
- Noise Reducer
In the video below, he demonstrates these survival hacks using bandanas. He also talks about the various types of bandanas. There are more than you think!
It is perfect for hiding hickeys on your neck, too!