40 years ago I was in Army Basic Training. We used the green cotton triangle bandage to do all those things, especially wrapped around your face in the desert, keep from sucking so much sand. Ah the memories.
23yr paramedic here. Even with all the stuff we cart around on a daily basis, a simple triangular bandage is still one of the most useful and most versatile bits of equipment a person can carry. Most TCCC gear is replicable with a shemagh, if you know what you're doing. Couldn't agree more! Shemagh with a jacket rolled up inside is my standard field pillow, and a decent night's sleep is priceless in and of itself.
Had my wife knit me a merino wool shemagh for winter, it turned out great but cost almost $100, that yarn isn’t cheap. Matches the stocking cap and vest she made me, a blend of browns and greens !
Varusteleka in Finland has large and small merino square scarfs. The large is $46 CND but if you get their emails it is 20% off that for January. Wear your wife's knitwear with pride!
@@richardackerman838 I honestly did name is Susan. I was freezing my ass off on a mountain in a blizzard, no shit, and wrapped it around my neck and said "Come on Susan..." I have no idea why I said that. Fatigue, I don't know. I vaguely recall a mental flash of a womans arms around my neck, and apparently her name was 'Susan'. So, my Shamagh is now a Susan. Better than Karen.
Several issues: A quality one will have a loose woven pattern, not tight like a bandana, makes it absorb more but more bulky to tie and filter less. A quality one, and even cheap ones will have tassels which get in the way of a good tie. They are better as a piece of clothing than an all purpose cloth. I own one of both high and low quality, and prefer a standard bandana. Don't get the 22" dollar store one if you want all 100 uses, but it will do for more basic uses. best to get one 36" to 42" square.
Be aware that studies show a very low effectiveness of improvised tourniquets when applied by trained paramedics in lab conditions, a majority of them failed to stop the arterial blood flow. So while it's better than absolutely nothing, just buy a CAT or several. They aren't that expensive.
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most practical survival item in the world: your brain
That's only true if we're smarter than a shemagh
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False. A Shemagh is a no-brainer.
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That. 👆
Amen to that. Sadly though, most people are at a disadvantage. 🤦♂️
Roger That……
40 years ago I was in Army Basic Training. We used the green cotton triangle bandage to do all those things, especially wrapped around your face in the desert, keep from sucking so much sand. Ah the memories.
I still use these in my commercial M3 bag. Mine are dated back to Sept. '87 I have also made thicker ones out of OD cloth.
We called them "Drive on Rags" when I was in the 82nd.
23yr paramedic here. Even with all the stuff we cart around on a daily basis, a simple triangular bandage is still one of the most useful and most versatile bits of equipment a person can carry. Most TCCC gear is replicable with a shemagh, if you know what you're doing. Couldn't agree more!
Shemagh with a jacket rolled up inside is my standard field pillow, and a decent night's sleep is priceless in and of itself.
"You and that stupid blanket. What are you going to do with it when you grow up?"
"Maybe I'll make it into a sport coat."
Had my wife knit me a merino wool shemagh for winter, it turned out great but cost almost $100, that yarn isn’t cheap. Matches the stocking cap and vest she made me, a blend of browns and greens !
She sounds like a keeper
Varusteleka in Finland has large and small merino square scarfs. The large is $46 CND but if you get their emails it is 20% off that for January. Wear your wife's knitwear with pride!
@jons,
It's warm because it's made with Love . . . ☆
Great stuff man. The fact we get your content for free is a huge game changer for all of us. Thanks man. Happy new year
Never go anywhere without mine.
Thank you Sir, a very well done demonstration of the many uses of this item. I see and learn.
I love my Shemagh.
Me too. I named mine Susan. Don't ask why. Anyway, she's a badass.
@@sonicplanet9193 HAHAHAHA
@@richardackerman838
I honestly did name is Susan. I was freezing my ass off on a mountain in a blizzard, no shit, and wrapped it around my neck and said "Come on Susan..."
I have no idea why I said that. Fatigue, I don't know. I vaguely recall a mental flash of a womans arms around my neck, and apparently her name was 'Susan'.
So, my Shamagh is now a Susan. Better than Karen.
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@@sonicplanet9193 HAHAHAHA, I have two Shamaghs and a sniper's veil, but I never thought of naming them. I did name two boats I built.
If one is good, two is better. Good info!!
Turns out TE Lawrence and those he learned from actually knew some stuff! Essential gear.
Left out using it as a sunshade to block glare when shooting a scoped rifle in the same direction where the sun is low in the sky.
Thanks GP, great subject. Well done.
In addition to the stealthy subdued-color shemagh's, I also have an orange one that I can use as a way point marker and signal flag.
You can also use a Shemagh as a shepherds sling or a bludgeoning weapon. 😁
If that don't prove the point, nothin will. 😂 good shit brotha, very underrated piece of kit, I love mine. God bless from ole Carolina 🤙
Real good. Thanks for the reminder.
Some GREAT MULTIUSE IDEAS!
Excellent ! 😉👍
Several issues: A quality one will have a loose woven pattern, not tight like a bandana, makes it absorb more but more bulky to tie and filter less. A quality one, and even cheap ones will have tassels which get in the way of a good tie. They are better as a piece of clothing than an all purpose cloth. I own one of both high and low quality, and prefer a standard bandana. Don't get the 22" dollar store one if you want all 100 uses, but it will do for more basic uses. best to get one 36" to 42" square.
Be aware that studies show a very low effectiveness of improvised tourniquets when applied by trained paramedics in lab conditions, a majority of them failed to stop the arterial blood flow.
So while it's better than absolutely nothing, just buy a CAT or several. They aren't that expensive.
And in a pinch could be toilet paper
Just make sure you use your buddy's, not your own.
That is the most useful video I have seen in a bit thank u!!! Nowww I need u to do a hounded in depth videos on this 🤣
I have quite a few. Gave a lot away, but, need more.
Diddy oil… keeps your weapon lubed, incapacitates hostile enemies, plenty of uses for diddy oil… nice 👍🏽
Nothin' like a good Cravat or Shemagh, hell yeah.
Looks like a useful item.
Are the shemaghs you can find on Amazon Grunt approved?
Ones with tassels look better.
I just bought my first ones.
I have two
👍👍Cool👍👍
🎄Happy New Year🎄
Im sold
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I’ll stick with the cravat. F the heathen head wrap.