Triangular bandages and shemaghs.

TNRat

TNRat

Joined
Sep 18, 2003
Messages
2,389
We started using neck scarves or triangular bandages when in Boy Scouts during the younger years. I have never gotten out of the habit of having 1 or 2 around because I have found so many uses for them.

I see a lot of high tech stuff mentioned here, and was wondering if anyone else appreciates the virtues of such a fine piece of low tech equipment.

Also, I was thinking of experimenting with the shemagh, like you see so many troops wearing today in the desert. Does anyone have personal experience with these?

Thanks.
 
I don't know anything about the shemagh, but. . .

Why the neckerchiefs the Boy Scouts wear didn't connect with triangular bandages for me until right now is beyond me, but it's sheer brilliance. They had to have known that when they picked those as part of the uniform, didn't they?? I usually have a couple trangulars around, but the neckerchief is really smart. .
 
Terry Newton said:
>>Also, I was thinking of experimenting with the shemagh, like you see so many troops wearing today in the desert. Does anyone have personal experience with these?

Thanks.
Click to expand...

Terry
worn one for years as a member of UK forces. Wore one in the desert, N/Ireland and sometimes in the arctic. Plus side: good head/face/neck covering during strong dusty winds. Warm when the weather cold. Good for pressure dressing (heavy bleeding etc). Good for splinting and slings if you use them.
Big down side: once wet, a bugger to dry out. Also fairly bulky if you want to stow it. Also could make you look like an Arab, if thats a problem where you are/may go.

Give one a go

cheers

Bob
UK
 
ACMarina, Check this link out, I think you'll find that the neckerchief was one of the most multi-use pieces of equipment that scouts carried in the "good old days".

Scouting with a Neckerchief

Lots of good info there.
 
Also could make you look like an Arab
Click to expand...

I have thought a great deal about this. I MAY be relatively safe over here in the states, and will not be going to the desert as I am not in the military(We appreciate the job they do.)

Amatar - Thanks for the great link. I see they were not standard before 1927. They have always worked great for me. I highly recommend them for any kit.

Thanks again.
 
Amator said:
ACMarina, Check this link out, I think you'll find that the neckerchief was one of the most multi-use pieces of equipment that scouts carried in the "good old days".

Scouting with a Neckerchief

Lots of good info there.
Click to expand...

<<17. In game called "Badger Pulling," to make binder for heads.>>

:eek:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top