Military types have long-since adopted the shemagh, due to its utility. I've included one in my every day carry (EDC), and when I forgot it this past Sunday, I felt almost as though I were going to church naked.
You may be asking, "So, whats a shemagh?" In short, it's a super-sized bandanna. It's a square that usually measures 42" on a side.
You may be asking, "So, whats a shemagh?" In short, it's a super-sized bandanna. It's a square that usually measures 42" on a side.
Okay, what's it good for? Here are a few suggestions from an ad I received:
- Dust Protection. Cover your face on motorcycles, truck beds, and tops of chicken buses.
- Sun Protection. Great for when you’re stranded in mid-day heat without shade nearby.
- Towel. Small, lightweight, fast drying, but thick enough get the job done. Perfect for the beach.
- Warmth. Wrap it around your neck as a scarf on the top of a mountain.
- Bag. Lay it out, put stuff in middle, tie four corners together. Instant hobo sack.
- Sarong. While shorter than a normal one, it can still be wrapped around your waist.
- Sweat Rag. Great for hiking, running, or other sweat-inducing activities.
- Arm Sling. Sprain a wrist or break an arm? Perfect for temporary immobilization.
- Emergency Bandage. Help stop bleeding and protect the wound until you get to a hospital.
- Pillow. Thick & soft enough to ball up and sleep with on bus rides or camping trips.
- Weapon. Twist a big rock up in the middle, and you have an instant self-defense tool!
- Concealment. Breaks up head silhouette. Covers gun.
- Rope. Long enough to be rolled up to tie things together.
- Water Filter. Fold up multiple times and filter debris out of water before boiling.
- Keeping Cool. Soak in cold water and wrap around your neck.
- Signal Flag. Large enough to wave and get someone’s attention.
- Blanket. Good for covering your upper or lower body..
- Pot Holder. Take that boiling water you just filtered off the fire.
- Eye Mask. Sleep during the day or in a hostel when lights are on.
- Poop wiper, nose rag, etc. The list goes on and on.
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