They absolutely must be included in all emergency bags….
Bandanas are an incredible survival tool, and they can have hundreds of possible uses.
Here is a list of possible uses in SHTF situations.
1. Emergency signs – They can be used to call for help or to communicate your location.
2. Washcloth – They are perfect for cleaning hands, face and body.
3. Tourniquet – They can be tied around a limb as a tourniquet to stop bleeding.
4. Potholder – When cooking in emergency situations, they can be useful as a potholder.
5. First aid sling – A few bandanas tied together can make an excellent temporary first aid sling.
6. Backpack – A bandana can make a rudimentary bag for carrying supplies.
7. Sweatband – A bandana tied around the head helps absorb sweat.
8. Weapon cleaning cloth – It can be a great tool for cleaning and properly functioning your self-defense weapons.
9. Napkin – A bandana makes a great napkin in a pinch.
10. Trail marker – If you need to leave a mark on a trail, bandanas are a great way to remember where you have been before and avoid getting lost in unfamiliar territory.
11. Strainer – A bandana can be used as a pre-filter for water.
12. Toilet paper – No further explanation is needed.
13. Sling Weapon – A rock well inserted into one end of the bandana can be easily thrown at a potential enemy.
14. Bandage – To keep a cut or abrasion clean, simply wrap a bandana around it.
15. Neck warmer – When it is cold, a bandana can be tied around the neck.
16. Earmuffs – To keep the ears warm in wet and bitterly cold conditions.
17. Sunscreen for the head – The sun and sunburn can be a real threat to your survival. You can protect your head and other sensitive areas of your body with knotted bandannas.
18. Dust mask – Especially in urban survival situations, it is best not to trust the air you breathe. A bandana can be used as a dust mask.
19. Tissue – You have to blow your nose, right ?
20. Cloth – You certainly cannot afford to get sick in a survival situation. Avoid illness caused by dirty or spoiled food by keeping your supplies clean with a bandana used as a cloth.
21. If you need rope, you can use bandanas and weave them together to make a stronger rope.
22. Tying things together – A handkerchief is also an effective tool for this purpose.
23. Stopping a leak – Whether rolled up and stuffed into a hole or sewn on as a patch for a tent or clothing, a bandana can be useful in a variety of situations.
24. Use as a cold pack – If you are under snow, or have cold water available, a bandana can be used as a cold pack for wounds or to relieve heat stroke.
