I don't care about the other reasons you mentioned, I'll get one strictly for the 25 tacticool points!

It would be easy to come up with 200+ uses Warm head covering Shawl Sunshade Towel Wash cloth Sit on cold/hot surfaces Cold compress - e.g. for sprained ankles Ice pack Hot compress Wound dressing Bandage Sling Tourniquet Donut bandage - e.g. for eye Dust mask Face veil - combat or hunting Tablecloth Water filter Gather dew - drag through wet grass and wring out Flag Lamp shade Improvised bag Belt Fly swat Padding - e.g. reduce chafing from backpack Insulate a water bottle - (wrap around container to keeps drinks hot/icy for a good few hours) Arab sheet - wet it and lay on your body in extreme heat and you sleep cool as it evaporates. Protect eyes from snow blindness - using it to filter light Weapon - tie a rock in it Weapon - David and Goliath sling - cut in strips Weapon - staff sling - far more powerful - 200m range Weapon - bolo - cut in strips Weapon - garrot Pot holder Pillow for sleeping - on its own or fill with leaves, grass, moss etc Blanket Sleep mask Cheesecloth - e.g make cheese from sour milk Collect wild edible plants Collect rainwater - when saturated wring into e.g. canteen Improvised footwear - pad with grass or something Catch fish - Make small hole in centre and use as net Water filter - many layers Loin cloth Use fluff from it to make fire from a spark Fan a fire Char some to make tinder suitable for flint and steel Make a fire bow Draw map on Polish e.g. tin lid to make a mirror to signal etc Catch insects - most abundant source of protein Filter clay to make pots Emergency sling - for e.g. weapon or camera Padded wrap e.g. for camera ur lense Bail out a leaving boat - soak, wring over the side, repeat Use as a tumpline - Himalayan way of carrying a basket Use as donut to carry heavy items on the head while -rotecting the spine. Caulk a leaking boat - especially if there is some grease or fat Use strips to mark a trail Napkin Curtain Halter top - girls Beach skirt - girls Bikini top - girls At a steep enough angle it will shed rain Parasol - using a branch Sweat rag Cordage Coffee filter Clean glasses Strain pasta Smoke signals Cover food from flies Apron Moisten and use to cover food to keep it fresh If wet and wrapped around water container it will cool the contents by evaporation Wicks for fat/oil candles Filter wood ash when making wild soap Etc, etc

I've been wearing one as a cold weather scarf for the past couple of years, and I keep one in my pack. You could also bundle or fold it and use it as a pillow. There are other videos that show the various configurations in which it can be worn.

It also makes a great kids blanket for the car if you you are stuck. Actually not a bad lightweight half blanket for travel by bus or train either. Enough to cover your upper body and get a bit of comfort, also a bit of a cushion or pillow when folded too. I have one in my backpack everyday.

You should do a top 10 reason to carry a shemage for every day use..

Shemagh because bonus tacticool points

Good informative video. After regular service the RAF as an armourer in the 70s, in the 80s I joined the part time TA (British National Guard) as a a REME armourer attached to an infantry regiment. Although I knew of the item I thought they were just a scarf, but It was there I first got my hands on one and used the scrim net/face veil in the field in practice, I realised how much potential a simple square of cotton netting had as a multi use piece of kit. I've still got the one issued to me and it's been an essential part of my backpacking kit for 30+ years ever since for similar reasons to those you give for the shemagh. Some other uses and pros (only con from a shemagh I can see is no water filtering): !. In hot weather when clothing is maybe a thin T shirt and shorts or even shirtless, on a backpacking trek of 15 - 30 miles, rubbing and chaffing can occur from a backpack's shoulder straps and hip belt. The scrim net can provide extra padding at tender spots to give relief and prevent blistering. 2. In hot weather it's a head sweat band or sunburn protective head bandanna/scarf (cooler especially when wetted because the net allows greater airflow). As the bodies greatest blood flow is through the brain this is where any cooling will have its optimum effect. very important to offset heat exhaustion/heat stroke. 3. In hot weather It works as a good fly whisk when I'm out on the trail and a swarm of flies starts following me. Bug net door for a plough shaped poncho or tarp set up for larger insects whilst still allowing vision and airflow. 5. In colder weather, because of the netting forming lots of insulating air pockets when covered by a wind break behind a hood or neck of a jacket, it is a warm head or face scarf, improvised snow mask or extra warm addable head covering. 6. As the scrim net is designed to camouflage soldiers in a concealed OP or a sniper, they are better for wildlife spotting, camouflaging a camera etc., or for hunting. 7. A good towel, as it dries quickly hung from a guy or ridge line and tied on to the outside of a backpack when you're moving..

#6 (amended).... I roll up 5 or 6 ice cubes in mine and let them slowly melt around my neck while I'm out doing yardwork in the 100+ degree Midwest August heat... drops your (perceived) body temp several degrees for several hours

Knowing my luck, I'd use it as my pack, then break my arm lol

me I'm a bedouin I'm a member of the tribe of ( otaibah) and my ancestors and the other bedouin tribes have been wearing shemagh's for ages since ancient time and till this day Arabs wear shemagh. the shemagh was the ultimate tool for the bedouin in the wilderness, it was for sun protection and rain protection and dust or smoke protection and cold protection , they also can tight it over a wound that's bleeding . the possibilities with shemagh are endless thats why the bedouins were the ones who wore it and held on to it since forever

discovered shemaghs in the Saudi desert during Gulf I. Never been without one since. worth their weight in diamonds as far as I'm concerned. And all the reasons you gave are really pretty good ones. carry on. :-)

Nice video! The only hesitation I've ever had with the shemagh is the negative perception it may cause if you were wearing one in the U.S., for example, due to the ISIS activity happening worldwide. You might be mistakenly profiled. But you certainly can't beat the functionality! They're awesome.

December 2003, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. We got this as a X-mas gift from our FRG- Family Readiness Group. I still have mine to this day. Thanks for posting. 10th Mountain Division- Climb To Glory! 🇺🇸

#11 : In case of (bush)fire: Soak the Shemagh in Water -> use it as a filter mask to not die from fume poisoning.

Just finished watching "Alone: congratulations on winning the whole thing, you did great.

I bought a thin ski scarf for camping and hiking. It resembles a tube of material with both ends open. It's quite amazing how many uses it found when you put your imagination to it. I used it (of course) as a scarf to protect my neck from sun burns, tied up one of the ends to form a pouch, used it as a headband, soaked it in water for cooling and used it as a bandage during the day. At night I made it into a ski mask when it was cold. It only cost £7, and yet it found so many uses. I recommend to everyone to buy one because you never know when it might come in useful.

Just started wearing them. Great for staying warm in the Canadian prairie winter. I wear a neck wrap and keep a second one for a head and face wrap.

A Shemagh, it says, is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have. Partly it has great practical value. You can wrap it around you for warmth as you bound across the cold moons of Jaglan Beta; you can lie on it on the brilliant marble-sanded beaches of Santraginus V, inhaling the heady sea vapours; you can sleep under it beneath the stars which shine so redly on the desert world of Kakrafoon; use it to sail a miniraft down the slow heavy River Moth; wet it for use in hand-to-hand-combat; wrap it round your head to ward off noxious fumes or avoid the gaze of the Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal (such a mind-bogglingly stupid animal, it assumes that if you can't see it, it can't see you - daft as a brush, but very very ravenous); you can wave your Shemagh in emergencies as a distress signal, and of course dry yourself off with it if it still seems to be clean enough. More importantly, a Shemagh has immense psychological value. For some reason, if a strag (strag: non-hitch hiker) discovers that a hitchhiker has his Shemagh with him, he will automatically assume that he is also in possession of a toothbrush, face flannel, soap, tin of biscuits, flask, compass, map, ball of string, gnat spray, wet weather gear, space suit etc., etc. Furthermore, the strag will then happily lend the hitchhiker any of these or a dozen other items that the hitch hiker might accidentally have "lost." What the strag will think is that any man who can hitch the length and breadth of the galaxy, rough it, slum it, struggle against terrible odds, win through, and still knows where his Shemagh is, is clearly a man to be reckoned with.

I jut bought one, and I have to say that the fabric its made of is really, really nice; so soft, and not scratchy at all!

Great video. Remember though, any time you use a sling, make sure your hand is higher than your elbow to avoid numbness in the hand.

A noble beard indeed! Excellent teaching, humor and in reality...I call this a "difference maker." In Chicago, it is wicked cold and this nifty scarf has been on me or in my pack everyday. Hot, cold, wind, rain, snow, ice...this is a 100% must. Great video dude!!!

i just got one, i love it! gonna take it with me on every hike and expedition.

Stoked about owning one of these SUPER BANDANNA!!

I have several, in different patterns. Even though made from cotton it still works as a winter scarf. Great video thank you 😊

Its spring heading into summer, am outside most of the day and tired of the face and neck getting too much sun. Got a Hoo-rag, a pair of tinted goggles and a shemagh recently. So I can use the stretchy microfiber tube over my face and use the shemagh as a cover for the neck and a hat being a ball cap or a boonie, well about any hat because I'm now entirely covered up using sunglasses too. Also really helps with dust and pollen when mowing weeds and grass on the farm. Have multiple configurations possible, its basically a 42" sq", mostly cotton, cloth that is very versatile. I just ordered a couple more shemagh as they are very cool and useful, one has stars, the other has skulls. So I can wrap my noggin with it if I so choose, American style. The military adopted shemagh for many years now because they make sense. Watching a lot of KZfaq videos about tying a shemagh, everyone has their own way of doing things, its great:-)

New subscriber here -this is the first video I have seen on your channel. Your speed and clarity of explanation is fantastic. I have started backpacking and am gathering advice on gear as mine needs adjusting. Looking forward to viewing more content.

You can also trap snow and hang from a tripod down to a point and drop the melted water into a pot for boiling - loved this video. Subbed.

As a light cover it is surprising warm when draped and tucked, or worn like a shawl.

Additionally its a great scarf even for civilians and everyday live as it holds a lot of air inside to keep you warm. Had been using it for over half a year now, and its super cool. Soon gotta be buying another one for hikes and trips

The tactic-a-cool thing is the reason why I instantly subscribed, so glad you know what those are😂😂😂😂😂

LMAO at the tacticool points. You get an additional 25 points for that comment, but you lost 2 points for making it a fanny pack. LOL

Yup, it multifunction 🤙 Thanks for sharing, stay healthy for all of us & Safety First!😉🤙

I finally got my shemagh I ordered today can't wait to use it for 25 tacticool points

I picked one up awhile back and thought I'd feel stupid using it, until I did. Now I can't imagine heading out without one. I like to spray mine with bug spray and throw it around my neck when walking through heavy mosquito areas. Works like a charm.

Go to a flea market or garage sale, buy a used flannel cotton bed sheet and cut it up 42x42. Make your own, cheap. Also make some smaller sized pieces too. Dozens of uses for a handy piece of cloth. Makes a great first aid trauma compress that can be tied on.

Pretty good for keeping ticks and bugs off your neck too. It can be used to keep stuff from rubbing as well.

You had me at tacticool points. Just bought a green one.

It's pronounced _shemog_ by Arabic speakers. They invented it, so that's why I pronounce it their way, however, it doesn't always work that way.

Love it, lol. The humor was excellent, but you made good points also on the main topic of this video.

dust mask?

That is a good straight to the point video with plenty of tips. Thanks for sharing.

shemagh is an invaluable tool. sarongs are also a godsend. thanks for posting!

I love carrying mine. A little extra layer on the lap when hunting is great.

Yup keeping my head and neck warm is my most popular way to use it since I choose to keep my head buzzed.

Perfect. I knew buying one of these would have multi benefits. My wife said I wasted ten dollars, but I knew better. I’m show her this video.

Love my Shemagh!!

I thought the hitchhiker's guide was joking around, but towels really are the most useful tool in the galaxy. It's so versatile and light I often carry two of them.

FREAKING AWESOME! Thanks!

good stuff Rev I keep one in my edc/ get home bag

brilliant video thanks for sharing !

I loved these things. If anyone gives you shit for wearing one just show them a picture of your favorite navy seal, because chances are if the pic is post 2004 he's wearing one of these. Don't let stupid racists denture you, these things are amazing.

Great video! Seems like having a shemagh would be a super-basic addendum to any kit. Thanks!

You can also use it as a coffee filter! I haven't used a shemagh but I HAVE used a white bandanna and it worked great, except it looks like someone wiped their ass on it afterwards

I like how you say God bless you!

Thank you for showing us the diverse uses of a Shemagh.

Lots of awesome uses, thanks!

Great tips Rev !

Great vid! Thank you so much for this :)

tacticool!

Used mine while on our last cruise as a sun block on Half moon Cay beach worked great.

Great suggestions and tips!

Awesome stuff! I have 4 or 5 kicking around in my various bags and kits. Great for wrapping ur neck in the winter to keep warm too.

Very informative. Thanks for sharing!

You have a majestic beard! I think i saw it on national geographic. Haha, great video anyway - i need to pick one up. I was thinking it could be used as a scoop net for small fish, shrimp, yabbies, etc, - which would be pretty handy when hiking or camping near a creek.

Excellent tactical reasons carry a Shemagh, may I add it can protect your respiratory system, 11- it will help protect you to escape a fire in a forest or in a building. You can dampen it with water, cover your head and mask your face and run or crawl for your dear life.. 12- Great protection against Sand Storms. 13- It can be used as a whip to scar unwanted animals, if don correctly it will make a loud crack!. 14- Can be used as signal by waving it in the air, brighter colors work better. Creativity is your limits.. Peace.

Good vid, lots of practical uses of a Shemagh.

Even a big square scarf will work. I use this tie of scarf all the time in winter. It keeps me nice and warm.

I don't know if you've ever heard of a browse bed or a browse bag it's just a empty sack that you fill with leaves and pine needles and such to make a simple mattress to insulate you and keep you off the ground, well a browse pillow works much in the same way, except of course its the size of a pillow, and when you showed the use as a backpack, my first thought was filling it full of debris and wrapping it together as a pillow

Thank you buddy!

Very good ideas, Thank you very much

I just bought one, looking at and being to think, how I could use it in an emergency. One of the things you could use if for is to cover your head and your digital camera to block out some of the back light on the screen.

Schallom. Nice video. Good job, man

I've got 2 of these. I just use them as scarfs. I didn't know any of this other stuff kinda cool 👍🏻

Nice man!

As an akfanboy it’s a disgrace I didn’t own one of these already. Im just now deciding to get one because I’m starting an outdoor job 60-80 hours and it’s the dead of winter so imma need that now. Just ordered a grey patter to match my grey digicamo fatigue pants.

Thank you very much.

Thanks good tips on the use of Shemagh's I enjoyed the video thanks

nice video i use an snipe vail as one one use never thought of and net to catch fish you have wash after it but can be use as that too

Very informative 💯

I love shemaghs, I have a forest green and desert sand one. I have used them in the winter to keep warm, but not so much in the hot humid south during summer. I wonder if it would still be worth it to carry one in that climate due to the high humidity? Thanks, Adam- TheWeekendHiker.

alright partner; The mentioned uses are "OK". But there are even more practical uses. Such as a shield for your mouth both to shield against bitter cold or blowing sand or even mask your breath. Another practical use is to keep your food cool. Many people have forgotten the purpose of a "hobo stick" You know the stick over your shoulder with a rag tied on the end and your contents in the rag? Anyway as you mentioned moisture evaporates well from cotton. In this example you'd soak your shemagh, wrap the food and tie on the end of your stick. What most people have forgotten or didn't realize the stick wasn't just a convenient way to carry this, it was that you could carry it and keep yourself dry well allowing your package to be exposed to the air and allowing the "evaporation". The evaporation works similar to a "Zeer Pot" for refrigeration, keeping your food about 15* cooler than the ambient temp.

Great video.

Great video, that bag tip would be cool for a survival situation!

Best use. In desert climates during summer time the heat is UNBEARABLE. Using a towel or shirt or ... A shemagh creates a micro climate around your head and mouth making the air cooler to inhale and takes the edge off the heat thats cooking your face. Works best if the shemagh is a bit wet.

dUDUE HOW DO YOU DO IT!! . this is so dope i have like 4 of these and never knew this

awesome video. read an article about how many ways that you can use Shemagh. they said "10"

Thank you.

Cool water bottle holder, what brand is it and where do I get one?

Nice Channel and video here, I am waiting for mine to arrive this week, looks like something that I will use a lot. Subscribed.

Another use for these (for those who think they make you look like a terrorist and those that would wear one if it looked more American) Is to take one end and wrap it around your neck, while holding the other end. Then pull both ends away from your body maintaining constant tension until you pass out. Do this preferably where none is around to talk you out of it.

Nice, thank you

LOL @6:18 right after you said you were going to be hunting stuff in a survival situation, the cat got up and walked away. Does he know something we don't? I love the video. I'm going to get one for my pack.

Number 11 : in a survival situation you can use it to collect dew. You then wring it to pour what you just collected into a container

I just got one the other day and i had no idea how versatile a shemagh is.

I'm 66 years old. I learned much of what people are now re-learning as bushcraft or survival (I've taught survival classes 40 years ago) when I was a child. We did a lot more out side stuff in the olden times. The Boy Scouts wore neckerchiefs in those days, for all but the coolness factor, perhaps, as you listed. There are even more than you showed. Cowboys wrote "wild rags," which were 24 x 24 silk neckerchiefs, for the same reasons. Check out an old Boy Scout field book, or SAS, or old U. S. Airforce Survival manuals for a lot of uses. Also look at first aid guides for uses for triangular bandages.

I don't wear black and white for various reasons. 1. Palestinians have claimed the white and black as a symbol of resistance against Israel and a symbol of their people and struggle. As I don't know enough about that, not do I support Palestinian on a political level, I won't wear a black and white shemagh/keffiyeh. 2. Black and White is not exactly a tactical color as it draws attention if you want to remain stealthy. 3. Black and white are associated in various places as something a terrorist would wear, and fair enough. 4. They get dirty easier. So I own a tan one and a gray and black one in a military checker style. I do have a black and white that I bought for my wife but she's Persian so it makes sense for her to own one from ”the last factory in Palestine.” They are great accessories during the coronavirus. Finding bandanas, scarves or even just cloth in general is difficult right now with some cities having it mandatory to wear masks because you know, ’Murika and freedom.

They are also very good for neck protection in airsoft (paintball) games

It’s also good to have more than one. two is one, one is none. Have one waxed for when it rains or store raw meats

Instant thumbs up just for the tacticool points jibe.

and hey, if you lose your pants somewhere along the way, you can tie it around your waist like a kilt. Or if you lost a shirt, cut a whole in the middle of it longways, and it becomes a poncho