Bandanas are one of the most universal pieces of gear to have on a hike: simple, effective, multi-functional, and versatile. There are many ways to use a hiking bandana for any situation you might find yourself in. I recommend keeping a bandanna permanently in your pack. Whenever I’m hiking I always have one on me and I always find a use for it. Here’s a few ways I use a hiking bandanna:
- To cool off in the heat
- To dry off perspiration
- To swat away flys
- To protect me from the sun
- To dry my feet after a river crossing
- To dry my dishes on an overnight hike
- To keep my hair under control
- As a backup first aid bandage
- To keep the hold off my face, head and neck
- To stuff clothes inside and use as a pillow
If you think creatively enough, I am sure you will find many more uses.
I read that first time round and thought what and odd thing to do with a banana! ? COFFEE!
I always wear my head sock when hiking! Love it; keeps hair of my face & protects my neck from sunburn during the hottest part of the day when I pull it down & put a hat on ?
Where can I find them?
I’m down to my last one and have had it for about seven years. I’m a fifo so I don’t get to the shops much and can’t find anything of quality on eBay
You should be able to buy merino ones from icebreaker or any online hiking store
Can be used to make an emergency pair of budgie smugglers.
I read that as carrying a banana ? ???
+1 for always carrying bandana. Keeps sun/wind off neck, tie items, clean or cool at streams, wear as lap lap on warm day when thermals were too much and forgot shorts…