Bandanas uses:
- signal device
- bandage
- collect water from a shallow or hard to reach water source
- pot holder
- for fishing bait
- hat
- anti redneck protection
- face mask... to protect from smoke, cold weather
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Bandanas uses:
- signal device
- bandage
- collect water from a shallow or hard to reach water source
- pot holder
- for fishing bait
- hat
- anti redneck protection
- face mask... to protect from smoke, cold weather
tourniquet (I'm not a fan of tourniquets)
carry bag (hobo bag)
compress (as opposed to bandage, listed above)
river washrag for bathing or dishes
earmuff/ear cover
make shift sling
rip into strips to tie items together
What's next Sarge? Don't let this thread go incomplete.
Just thinkin' the same thing. 35mm film "cans".:cool:
If you're out in winter and you have a small tarp and you're using snowshoes, you can wrap the tarp around a snowshoe and it will make a good enough shovel to clear snow out from where you're going to build your shelter. It's kind of awkward but it works
35 mm film cans are good for thousands of things. Metal cigaret cases too, handy little carry packages they are.
Think the uses for that is like duck tape. Tons of them. Holding fuel tabs, bobbin for fishing, misc. item for survival kit, just to name a few.
Jeese, just did that today. Stuffed two of 'em with cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly.
medicine keeper
keeping ID/Medical Info Dry. Just roll it up, insert, label outside.
Use a white and a black one for salt and pepper shakers (wilderness only goes so far, okay?)
Owl caller
store film (duh)
store matches
Are you ready? Walking Staff!:cool:
Hmmm. I'll assume one you take as opposed to one you pick up in the wild.
fishing pole
hobo pack carrier
use to wrap 550 cord around
measuring stick to test the depth of water or snow
long handle to help some one up a bank
self defense
hornet nest poker (just checking to see if you're paying attention).
Are we still talking about walking staffs? I ain't using my walking staff for toilet paper. No sir, no way. Look like my brother's stupid old poodle draggin' its but on the floor. I ain't never.
OK gang, here it is: Zip-Lock bags...GO!:cool:
Gold fish...no. sorry.
Water carrier
Water proofer - maps, etc.
Hat for rain - 1 gal size. For some of you 5 gal size.:D
wound cover - Tape in place
first aid kit carrier
expedient shoes - tape in place
insulation - partially inflate with air
float - life preserver sort of
I always keep an extra load(5 rounds) in a couple of 35mm cans for my Smith Mod 60 in the truck console. Handy and better than an obvious speedloader.
Reviving the handkerchief: reusable *** rag and overheating prevention by wrapping wet around your neck (wet version of redneck preventer). :)
zip lock bags, specifically the freezer-rated, can be used with dehydrated food for "just add hot water" cooking.
What's next?
Let's go with 550 cord!:cool:
Oh happy day! 550 cord.
general cordage (duh)
fishing line
boot laces
thread
bracelets (braiding)
bear bag rope
shelter tie down
clothesline
firebow cord
snare
trip wire
expedient belt
loops for equipment
How about a walking stick or staff? Mine is wrapped with cord at the point I hold it. Besides the obvious I kinda check for snakes going thru high grass & weeds. Most importantly for me I have mine cut at the exact length where I place the tip against my left foot and angle it out for a nice steady rest for my pistol. I am left handed that's why the tip is against the left foot. The tip is protected with a washer and a nice big wood screw. A stick, cane or staff makes a great offensive or defensive weapon and doesn't look threatening to two legged critters.