Bandanas-A quick add to 72 hour kit

So why is the Bandanna such a good survival item? Here a few reasons:

1. Great to keep your head warm in the cold or cool in the hot sun.
2. It can be used as a Emergency Bandage or to wrap a Sprained Ankle
3. Soak in cold water and wrap around the neck to prevent heat exhaustion
4. Cleaning (use as a napkin, wash cloth or towel)
5. Pot holder or dish towel
6. Wrap gear in your backpack to prevent it from making noise
7. Bum Bag to carry supplies
8. Cover food
9. Fire and Light - Use as a wrap for a handmade torch or lamp, or use as emergency tinder.
10. Dust Mask
11. Tuck into the back of a ball cap to protect neck from the sun
12. Water filter
13. Signal Flag
14. Looking like a bad-!@#
15. Bib for kids
16. diaper in a REAL pinch
17. Headband, for out of control emergency hair.
18. Spontaneous square dance party...
    

There are so many uses, add a few to your emergency kits!!! You can make your own cute ones very easily, instructions HERE