Shemagh- Top 10 Uses for this Tactical Scarf

Worn in the Middle East for centuries this piece of cloth became popular in the United States after Special Ops groups realized the benefits that they offer. Pronounced shmog I recommend adding one of these to your day pack or bug out bag.

Sporting goods stores sell the glamorized "Buff" but in my opinion its no Shemagh!!!

Here are my top ten uses for the Shemagh, please comment below any uses you may have below!!!

1. Cooling wrap– Soak it before tying it around your head or placing it under your hat, coupled with convection it will actually make you cooler. Great way to prevent sunburn too.
2. Warm wrap – Wear it under a hat, or around your neck for extra warmth in cold weather.
3. As dust protection – Even if you don’t live in a very sand or dust storm prone region, it makes great protection from sawdust, grass clippings, or other flying particles.
4. As a backpack or shoulder sling – Tie the corners together, put over your head and across your chest, and carry anything in the middle pocket that is formed.
5. As a pillow – Wrap clothes, leaves etc inside to form a pillow to rest your head on if you forgot your camp pillow.
6. As a sling – Much better than a bandanna in my opinion due to its size for slinging broken arms/collar bones.
7. Trauma bandage – Its not a replacement, but in an emergency it can be tied around a gusher to help control bleeding.
8. Filter your water – It wont protect you from microbes but its a first line filter to get the chunky stuff out.
9. Towel– I used mine to wipe sweat off my face, or you can even use it as a towel for those river dips.
10. Bug Protection– I use mine during the day and at night to keep those pesky buzzing flies out of my ears! It does also help to keep mosquito's off your face and neck, although I still use products containing Deet.