Believe it or not a Bandanna is one of the most handy survival items that you can have in your kit or bag. They are cheap (about $1 a piece) and take up very little room in your bag.
So why is the Bandanna such a good survival item? Here a few reasons:
- Great to keep your head warm in the cold or cool in the hot sun.
- It can be used as a Emergency Bandage or to wrap a Sprained Ankle
- Soak in cold water and wrap around the neck to prevent heat exhaustion
- Cleaning (use as a napkin, wash cloth or towel)
- Pot holder or dish towel
- Wrap gear in your backpack to prevent it from making noise
- Bum Bag to carry supplies
- Cover food
- Fire and Light - Use as a wrap for a handmade torch or lamp, or use as emergency tinder.
- Dust Mask
- Tuck into the back of a ball cap to protect neck from the sun
- Water filter
- Signal Flag
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