A bandana can be one of the most useful items in your hiking and backpacking arsenal. On your next trip bring along 2 bandanas and experiment with them to see just how useful they can be.


Here are 10 good reasons to bring at least one bandana along on your next hike.
1. Wet the bandana and tie it around your neck to help keep you cool.
2. Role one up and tie it around your forehead to keep the sweat out of your eyes.
3. Tuck one under the back of your hat to keep the sun off your neck.
4. Spread one out like a small table cloth for a picnic lunch.
5. Use one as a washcloth for clean up.
6. Make an arm sling in case of an injury.
7. They can be used as bags for separating small items.
8. Good to blow your nose on.
9. Tie one around your head to cover your face from cold winds.
10. For those who hike with dogs tie a brightly colored bandana to them so they are easy to spot.
There are many other good reasons to bring a few bandanas along on your next outdoors trip. Just get out and give a few a try. The will always be useful.




1 user commented in " 10 Reasons To Bring Along A Bandana While Hiking Or Backpacking "
Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackI always keep two or three with me on backpacking trips. I use them to strain water before I boil it. You should always have a bandana with you.
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