21 Ways to Use a Bandana
By Carol Chirpich and Debbie Shiffer-Mauss
Awhile back, my sister asked me why I always wear a bandana while hiking. I got to thinking about it and had quite a few reasons. So here’s the short list of 21 Ways to use a Bandana. I’m sure you can come up with quite a few more.
What are your suggestions?
- Keep neck cool when wet
- Keep neck warm when dry
- Blow your nose
- Wipe sweat
- Hair tie
- Tie a splint
- Bandage/Stop bleeding
- Wash cloth
- Dry dishes
- Scrub dishes
- Dust mask
- Pee rag – reserve a yellow bandana for this!
- Head band
- Swat bugs
- Flag down rescue
- Pick up/hold a hot pan
- Wipe condensation off tent
- Tie things to pack
- Placemat for meal prep
- Sun Shade
- Mini-knapsack