Bandana Uses Part 2 of 2

Here is part 2 of the list of bandana uses I made up a while back.

Hygiene :

Bath Towel

Toilet Paper

Tissue / Snot Rag

Feminine Hygiene Pad

Diaper

Bib

Toothbrush

As an “occupied” signal outside a toilet. Simply, tie a quick-knot on the outside door knob and hope people will get the message. [3]

Clothing and Accessories :

Dust Mask / Smoke Mask / Pollen Protector / General Breathing Mask

Neck Gaiter for warmth / Sun block for neck

Sweatband

Hatband (a sweatband under your hat)

Eye Patch

Ear Muffs

Head Covering (Duh)

Sleeping Mask/Eye Cover

Sweat Band

Hair Tie

Glove

Two Bandana Face Cover

Bikini

Halter Top

Swim Bottoms/Trunks

Shoulder Pad Use a folded bandana to pad your shoulders for carrying a heavy load. [1]

Hairband/Headband

Socks

Shoe Insoles

Shoelaces - You’re gonna have to cut it into long strips first, of course. However, if you’ve run out of shoelaces in a suvival situation, I suggest you use Paracord instead. [3]

Knee Pad

Drape it over your head (and under your hat) to let the ends dangle and keep bugs out of your eyes

Ascot

Watch Fob [4]

Belt (probably going to need more than one) [4]

Pocket Protector [4]

Sash

Nose Plug

To blindfold to prevent snow blindness.[4]

Fun and Games :

Flag football flag [4]

"Capture the flag" flag [4]

Hand puppet [4]

Bandana doll [4]

The "baton" to pass in a relay race [4]

Mark a finish line [4]

Mark a Home plate [4]

Strap onto an action figure or doll for a parachute [4]

Doll Blanket [4]

Doll or action figure tent

Costume piece - wear around your head as part of a pirate costume [4] or wear around your face for a bandit

A few twigs, scotch tape and some string,
BINGO, you've got a mini kite [4]

Sling tennis balls (great for dogs) [4]

Find a long stick with a Y-shaped end. Tie a Bandana in a pouch across the Y and sling away. (Lacross Stick) [4]

Pin the Tail on the Donkey

Pets/Animals :

Dog Muzzle

Dog Collar

Dog Leash

Dog Toy - Tug or war

Cat Cape [4]

General Uses :

Cordage / Rope

Signal Flag

Hot Cap Holder (Radiator / Oil)

Foraging Pouch/Basket - Such as Collecting Wild Edibles

Small Item Pouch/Purse

Hobo Pack (Bindle) or
"Hobo lunch box: (Carry on a stick--a “waltzing matilda” also called a bindlestick or to hold your personal belongings if running away from home!) [4]

Line Marker (tent lines/Clothing lines)

Clean Glasses and other lens

Tethering

Wick

"Paper" for writing

Replacement gas cap - Contrary to belief, a bandana is useful as a temporary gas cap on a vehicle; although not recommended for gas cans. Simple super stuff the outermost outlet of the vehicle’s gas tank until you can purchase a replacement. This assists to prevent detrimental levels of flammable vapor to the atmosphere. (Do not know if this is true) [3]

Pillow fill with leaves

Wind Check

Get a grip (as in help with a stuck jar)

Bookmark [3]

Sheath

Fly/Insect Swatter

To make smoke signals. First, wet the bandana, then, use it to
effectively move pockets of air from the ‘smoke stack’/cover the source of smoke and then remove the bandana from the direct path of smoke stack.
To mark your territory. Simply cut it into pieces, then urinate on all of them and spread them in all directions. Although not guaranteed, this will keep some wild animals away. [3]

Tablecloth [4]

Drain Plug

Doily [4]

Sun Shade

Window Shade (for tent or actual window)

Stuff several into bag or another bandana to make pillow

Knotting Practice [4]

Tie canoes / small boats / rafts together [4]

Fish Net

Polish Boots, Shoes, Boat, Bike, Car (more towel uses)

Create a sail with several

Lampshade (becareful with bulbs that may get hot)

Gift Wrap

Patch Clothing/Tent

Hobble a pack animal [5]

Sitting Cloth

Distract a charging animal (I dont know how well this will work) [5]

Ski Ties http://survivalistprepper.net/98-uses-for-a-bandana/ [5]

Book Cover http://survivalistprepper.net/98-uses-for-a-bandana/ [5]

Hose Repair

Sources :
If I marked a use with a source in the list it means I had not heard of or used a bandana in said way before.

[1] http://survivalathome.com/survival-uses-for-a-bandana

[2] http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/survivalist/2012/04/25-mostly-practical-uses-bandana

[3] http://www.survivalsullivan.com/74-bandana-uses-that-will-blow-your-mind/

[4] http://asher-resnick.us/180_Uses_for_a_Bandana.pdf (See other free downloadable PDF files)

[5] http://survivalistprepper.net/98-uses-for-a-bandana/

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