98 Uses For A Bandana

I Found

“98 Uses For A Bandana”

Why?

I have no idea…Because I wanted to I guess.

As ridicules as some of these my be, there are quite a few different uses for a bandana. Not all of these are for survival but in a tough situation you would be surprised how fast you turn into McGuyver. The reason for this post is to show that even the simplest thing such as a bandana can have many different uses.

Plus, I wanted to see if I could get to 100…almost!

Bandanas have been around for so long, and for a good reason, there are so many uses for this little square piece of material. Some of my ideas are funny, some are very helpful. But over all, this list gives some of the many uses a bandana has.

So here we go…

1. A wind/dust mask
2. Hobble a pack animal
3. Soak in water and use as a neckband to keep cool
4. Whisk away pestering insects
5. Tuck under back of hat to keep sun off
6. A backpacking strainer for pasta
7. Pre-filter water
8. Gather wild blueberries in it
9. Mark territory in the woods
10. As a blindfold to sleep past dawn
11. To tie extra stuff to a backpack
12. Trail marker
13. Cover your face for a daytime nap
14. Tie together and twist for a rope
15. Emergency repair for a strap on a pack
16. Dry feet after fording a stream
17. Plug nose after encountering a skunk
18. Occupied sign on an outhouse
19. To check wind direction
20. Tie around head to keep hairpiece from blowing down the trail
21. All-terrain sitting cloth
22. Sending smoke signals
23. Distract a charging animal
24. Flag a passing motorist
25. Flag down a taxi
26. Cheer at a parade or sporting event
27. Tie to the car antenna for easy spotting
28. Tie to luggage for easy spotting
29. Scarf or neckerchief
30. Handkerchief
31. Headband
32. Tie together for a belt
33. Add a piece of cord for a halter-top
34. Emergency swim trunks, two for a bikini
35. Makeshift hat (knot at each corner)
36. Mask for robbing stagecoaches and banks
37. Earmuffs
38. Hatband
39. Pocket protector
40. Hobo pack
41. Apron
42. Shine shoes
43. A patch
44. Tuck in chest pocket of tux for a rustic look
45. To lead a line dance
46. Blindfold for Pin the Tail on the Donkey
47. Tie skis together to carry
48. Kite tail
49. A flag for capture the flag
50. Slingshot
51. A net to gather minnows for bait
52. Mark home base line
53. Relay baton
54. To wipe sweaty hands when the chalk bag is empty
55. Parachute for Barbie or Ken
56. Plug sink drain
57. Bib or lap napkin
58. Placemat or tablecloth
59. Open a stuck jar
60. Cover exposed food
61. Coffee filter or tea strainer
62. Salad spinner
63. Potholder
64. Scrub dishes
65. Moisten and wrap biscuits, pancakes to keep from going stale
66. Polish fruit
67. Blow your nose
68. Muffle a sneeze or cover a cough
69. Clean eyeglasses
70. Bookmark
71. Cover a book
72. Wrap a gift
73. Give as a gift
74. Dog collar
75. Muzzle a dog
76. Fill with catnip
77. Cat cape
78. Disguise your voice on the phone
79. Doll blanket
80. Make into a doll
81. Fly swatter
82. Garden hose repair
83. To handle a hot radiator cap or check the oil
84. Replacement gas cap
85. Car window shade
86. Decorate the Christmas tree
87. Stuff to make a pillow
88. Polish the car
89. Blanket for the Chihuahua
90. As a sling for an injured arm
91. Wrap a sprained ankle or wrist
92. To secure a splint on a broken arm or leg
93. Warning flag
94. Surrender flag (make sure it’s white)
95. Emergency diaper
96. Wrap around snow or ice for an ice pack
97. As a strangle to capture the “bad guys”
98. As handcuffs to tie up the “bad guys”

Here is a video with some other practical uses for a bandana. My next list might be about Duct Tape.

OK, It’s not really a complete “survival” list for sure, but a lot of uses nonetheless. If I was starving I don’t think my chihuahua would need a blanket…Just saying.