Yes, that is a big Shemagh. Most of my Shemaghs are 36"x36" Some companies do make them larger though. Here is an affiliate link to one that is 42"x42" amzn.to/3zmhoag
I think you missed one major thing, a shemagh is supposed to be cotton, so you need to be careful you don't get something else like polyester. Polyester melts so if you are protecting yourself from fire by wetting it and wrapping it around your face, you could melt a polyester shemagh and cause yourself some major damage. If you do it with a cotton one, it'll catch fire and you'll know to get rid of it, plus cotton holds water better. Plus on the other end, if you want to make char cloth, cotton will work and polyester won't.
I didn't even think about shemaghs being made of anything other than cotton. It's not something I even worry about anymore now that I have a brand that I like. That is a good point I would never get polyester or a synthetic shemagh I have only ever looked at 100% cotton.
Good point I'd also like to add not all shemaghs have a "stitched" pattern. Some types are only printed cotton making it behave more like a bandana than a shemagh. The loose weave & stitched patterns make the shemagh cool to wear in the heat & trap air better to warm you in the cold.
I didn't say he recommended anything else. I just thought he shoulda mentioned that their are ones made of polyester, so don't be fooled.@@christopherwallace8000
I have a couple from 5.11 tactical. Decent range of colours and really well made. The Blaze wrap is a larger size like the bigger one on the video the smaller one I think they call the Legion or something. That seems to be a lighter material so better for summer heat. So far really impressed with both.
Thank You for watching. I know there are a lot of people that swear by the 511 brand. I have a couple of their really well-made backpacks. I'm sure their shemaghs are just as well made.
There are several types of shamaugh, there is the light weight used in summer in middle east, and the heavier type used in winter in desert. Designed to keep you cool in arabian sun heat.
I like the heavier ones. I feel they hold up and last longer than the thinner ones. I also think they are more versatile. They are more absorbent, so using them as a sweat rag or towel is better. It also holds more water so when you get it wet and wrap it around your neck to stay cool it last longer than the thinner ones in my opinion.
I've been wearing them since I spent time in the deserts of Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. The cotton Shamag is better for comfort, breathing and protection from the elements.
There is a common phrase that Cotton Kills. What people don't realize is that only applies in the cold winter environment. In the heat of summer or hot environments, cotton is better at keeping us cool.
They work really well. Depending on how you wrap them around your face you will likely end up with multiple layers of fabric around your nose and mouth. The other advantage of using a shemagh is that the shemagh stays in place much better than the standard bandana. This means it won't slip down your nose while trying to work.
I remember having a free soldier one a couple years ago and it being lighter, i recently purchased another one this year and i feel like the quality improved. i also got a explore land to compare and yea explore land is the goat but free soldier (i believe) had an upgrade
I think they gave the wrong length on this website. Because the one that is supposed to be longer is 43 by 41 inches, and the shorter one is 43 by 43. Have you measured exactly how big they are?
I have measured them myself. I have seen some companies will measure to the end of the solid fabric while others will measure to the ends of the tassels. I know which way is correct, but that is why we have to focus on both weight and length together.
I never understood the appeal. They're designed for a desert environment (cotton). If it were made of synthetics or merino wool it would be a lot more practical for general use.
Cotton is still warm in the winter as long as it doesn't get wet. Most people go all winter only using cotton and as long they regulate their temperature so they don't sweat or fall through the ice they stay plenty warm. Plus you can use cotton for charcloth which makes starting your next fire that much easier.
@@newageselfreliance The second you start sweating cotton loses its insulation ability. Hence the expression "cotton kills". In the summertime that'll keep you cool. It'll stink to high heaven but it'll keep you cool. If you're outside being active you're going to sweat.Once you start sweating in Cotton you have to keep moving to stay warm.
That's why you dress in layers, so if you get hot you can take layers off to stay cool. If it's cold enough to kill, it's cold enough to prevent sweating.
I think your best bet would be to look on ebay. They are really hard to find in that size. 43x43 is way easier. www.ebay.com/itm/185705117303?itmmeta=01J51TT5DDG4WEWCF577FDKQHE&hash=item2b3ce33677:g:~4IAAOSwQZ5joQBp&amdata=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4DCS6q1ltw4M4pBteQYxgjSScMNza3X8yB2rL0LmVil0%2FGxub%2FqJ618RmCVuItbESFy3PhfBYAwJ2zam4fN%2FLSl9DGChb9sZhJBJt75AmIKOjERc6lD1PFZd%2F7HGWdY6oNBExNTblJ7ggVPHfK0LS1pWYn%2F8fJWMds0e2%2BhXFIC3n5GpQ81RaNH7F%2F1EIzyoWP%2FfQFfg1sq009%2B1G7pEP4DKJuJFpWeUlvYJ3nrX3w2WEhGQos7JemqSiaFrptD0amQ52MdZ7UNWBg0ZNX0s5qNSSyUbz6NjEHLw%2BtGDz1aD%7Ctkp%3ABFBM4tbouqhk&var=693634112525 (Not An Affiliate Link) 43x43 amzn.to/3M3s4QG (Affiliate Link)
The only shemagh I own is from Verusteleka and honestly I don't really use it at all. However, I own a ton of the slightly smaller Swedish square scarf and I love those. Especially for the price.
When I'm dealing with high winds and sand I like to wrap my face and neck. For the most part, my shemaghs get used as rags or towels much more than head wraps. They can also be used in an emergency for many different things. For me, it's kind of like carrying a first aid kit you don't need it but when you do I'm glad I have it.
@@newageselfreliance thanks for the tip, they make a big or small one with Merino wool and those are the guys that sell the Skrama, very cool bushcraft tool:)
@@newageselfreliance I think you might get one on ETSY. I was talking to my Syrian friend and he gave me contact on some dude selling OG arab clothing in Prague. I guess if you want quality you need to import one way or another.
Unfortunately I have no intell on this one you know more than I do about them I just carry a couple of bandana with me ive never been in a situation where ive needed one of those but now I have a little bit more of an idea of what they r for thanx for sharing this
I'm really glad I could share some knowledge with you. There is a ton of things you can do with a shemagh. It's just a really large bandana so it has much more material for wrapping and first-aid use.
When I was younger I wanted an RX7 with a rotary engine. I thought they were awesome until I found out how much it cost to get parts for them. I stick with standard 4 stroke engines now but maybe one day I will find a good used RX8 that I can drive in the summer. PS I can't be a Leprechaun I don't have a pot of gold, and even if I did I would have spent it all by now.
@@newageselfreliance That's right, the prices of the RX7 are astronomical, but that's how it is with legends, the RX8 is also a cult car and I wish you that, don't worry, I like the shemag too, the RUclips algorithm amuses me, cheers 🍻
Most practical use for me is sun/wind cover, wetting it for wearing it around the neck for cooling in hot weather, cloth for wiping sweat and if you were in a long term survival situation can be used to make a ton of char cloth
getting it wet and just laying it on your neck and back feels really good on hot days as well. That is one of my favorite things to do if I have sun burn is just sitting with a cold wet shemagh on my back.
That is how you can tell if you are getting a good one. The smaller heavier ones are going to be warmer whereas the larger lighter ones are going to breathe better. Make sure you aren't paying the same price for a shemagh that is small and light weight compared to a heavier one of the same size.
I found 1 that is a little lighter than chocolate with a hint of red and it's perfect for the AZ desert and you can pretty much find any color you want on the inter web and if you fold it right you can carry a few items in it on your head Roman Products I believe has that color
I have the thicker one also but in blue , I see a lot of people talking about them but when I watch people out doors no one is ever using them and I watch a lot of people out wild camping , I have never used mine , but I do want a green one
I never wear them when I'm filming because it doesn't work well with the microphone. When I'm dealing with high winds and sand I like to wrap my face and neck. For the most part, my shemaghs get used as rags or towels much more than head wraps. They can also be used in an emergency for many different things. For me, it's kind of like carrying a first aid kit you don't need it but when you do I'm glad I have it.
@@newageselfreliance come to think about it I think I got mine from battle box also, do you ever use the single man tent from battle box ? The ionosphere look a like , I like that tent
I never got the tent. I quit getting them right as they stopped making a theme for each box. I have thought about getting back into them but I just don't have the money to burn right now.
I have a bunch of them also, many different colors, and thicknesses. If I'm not trying to conceal, I like thiner lighter colored ones for daily summer use. The thicker ones for the cooler months. Of course different brands run different as far as weight and all that. I found the ones from Free Soldier are great for summer. The ones I have are very thin, light weight and a good size. (I have a large dome and I can wrap comfortably) I do have a very thick purple one that was gifted to me, so I don't know the company. I would love to find out who it was because I'd like more made that way.
I don't know the brand of my favorite shemagh either. I like that it doesn't have an annoying tag on it but at the same time, I wish I knew where to get another one. During the summer I like using the thin ones as sweat rags. However, if I have access to water I like the thicker ones because I feel they stay wet longer than the thin ones. Which makes the thin ones better as a sweat rag because they dry so quickly.
I by the cheap thin cotton ones from china. They are still strong enough to make a sling, will work for char cloth, and rolled down over the mouth should help with blocking dust, smoke, and most other stuff that can blow in your face.
The only issue I have ever had with the inexpensive shemaghs is that they shed the strings on the ends. The other big thing is the loose threads can come apart and you have to cut or burn the ends as you would on a T-shirt with loose strings.
@@newageselfreliance I don't like Amazon because they are doing unfair competition with local sellers,they do not pay taxes taxes, and most of all I avoid any american corporation!
I found an affordable option for both brands:
Shemagh 2 pack - amzn.to/3eccrGC
Explore Land Shemagh The ones I like - amzn.to/3c4Tfbk
Hey I'm looking for a big shemagh is 43" x 41" a big shemagh ?
Yes, that is a big Shemagh. Most of my Shemaghs are 36"x36" Some companies do make them larger though. Here is an affiliate link to one that is 42"x42" amzn.to/3zmhoag
I think you missed one major thing, a shemagh is supposed to be cotton, so you need to be careful you don't get something else like polyester. Polyester melts so if you are protecting yourself from fire by wetting it and wrapping it around your face, you could melt a polyester shemagh and cause yourself some major damage. If you do it with a cotton one, it'll catch fire and you'll know to get rid of it, plus cotton holds water better. Plus on the other end, if you want to make char cloth, cotton will work and polyester won't.
I didn't even think about shemaghs being made of anything other than cotton. It's not something I even worry about anymore now that I have a brand that I like. That is a good point I would never get polyester or a synthetic shemagh I have only ever looked at 100% cotton.
Good point I'd also like to add not all shemaghs have a "stitched" pattern. Some types are only printed cotton making it behave more like a bandana than a shemagh. The loose weave & stitched patterns make the shemagh cool to wear in the heat & trap air better to warm you in the cold.
I don't personally recall him suggesting or recommending any other fabric than 100% cotton.
I didn't say he recommended anything else. I just thought he shoulda mentioned that their are ones made of polyester, so don't be fooled.@@christopherwallace8000
I have a couple from 5.11 tactical. Decent range of colours and really well made. The Blaze wrap is a larger size like the bigger one on the video the smaller one I think they call the Legion or something. That seems to be a lighter material so better for summer heat. So far really impressed with both.
Thank You for watching. I know there are a lot of people that swear by the 511 brand. I have a couple of their really well-made backpacks. I'm sure their shemaghs are just as well made.
Hey I need help please ,help me out if you can.. is 125X125CM shemagh bigger than 47x47 ? Or smaller ?
It's bigger. 125cm is just over 49 inches. 47 inches is about 120cm. 2.54cm is equal to 1 inch. cm-to-inches.appspot.com/125-cm-to-inches.html
I wouldn't recommend anything smaller than 120cm, 48 inches.
There are several types of shamaugh, there is the light weight used in summer in middle east, and the heavier type used in winter in desert.
Designed to keep you cool in arabian sun heat.
I like the heavier ones. I feel they hold up and last longer than the thinner ones. I also think they are more versatile. They are more absorbent, so using them as a sweat rag or towel is better. It also holds more water so when you get it wet and wrap it around your neck to stay cool it last longer than the thinner ones in my opinion.
I've been wearing them since I spent time in the deserts of Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. The cotton Shamag is better for comfort, breathing and protection from the elements.
There is a common phrase that Cotton Kills. What people don't realize is that only applies in the cold winter environment. In the heat of summer or hot environments, cotton is better at keeping us cool.
Got mine from the Middle East , I guess, where it originated.
How good are these for protection against dust if you work in a dusty environment?
They work really well. Depending on how you wrap them around your face you will likely end up with multiple layers of fabric around your nose and mouth. The other advantage of using a shemagh is that the shemagh stays in place much better than the standard bandana. This means it won't slip down your nose while trying to work.
@@newageselfreliance thankyou
I remember having a free soldier one a couple years ago and it being lighter, i recently purchased another one this year and i feel like the quality improved. i also got a explore land to compare and yea explore land is the goat but free soldier (i believe) had an upgrade
I might have to look into getting a Free Soldier Shemagh just so I can compare it to my collection.
You look like that dude from the Jack Reacher movie.
I think they gave the wrong length on this website. Because the one that is supposed to be longer is 43 by 41 inches, and the shorter one is 43 by 43. Have you measured exactly how big they are?
I have measured them myself. I have seen some companies will measure to the end of the solid fabric while others will measure to the ends of the tassels. I know which way is correct, but that is why we have to focus on both weight and length together.
Medford Knife and Tool have the best ones.10.00.
Greg Medford doesn't cut corners on anything.Great Quality.
What is the size and weight of their shemaghs?
@@newageselfreliance I'll measure it when I get home.Its made better than the Rothco ones.I have several of those.BRB in a few.
This is exactly what I was hoping to find info on...thank you, very much!
You're very welcome!
I never understood the appeal. They're designed for a desert environment (cotton). If it were made of synthetics or merino wool it would be a lot more practical for general use.
Cotton is still warm in the winter as long as it doesn't get wet. Most people go all winter only using cotton and as long they regulate their temperature so they don't sweat or fall through the ice they stay plenty warm. Plus you can use cotton for charcloth which makes starting your next fire that much easier.
@@newageselfreliance The second you start sweating cotton loses its insulation ability. Hence the expression "cotton kills". In the summertime that'll keep you cool. It'll stink to high heaven but it'll keep you cool. If you're outside being active you're going to sweat.Once you start sweating in Cotton you have to keep moving to stay warm.
That's why you dress in layers, so if you get hot you can take layers off to stay cool. If it's cold enough to kill, it's cold enough to prevent sweating.
Looking for a 38x38 one can you help?
I think your best bet would be to look on ebay. They are really hard to find in that size. 43x43 is way easier.
www.ebay.com/itm/185705117303?itmmeta=01J51TT5DDG4WEWCF577FDKQHE&hash=item2b3ce33677:g:~4IAAOSwQZ5joQBp&amdata=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4DCS6q1ltw4M4pBteQYxgjSScMNza3X8yB2rL0LmVil0%2FGxub%2FqJ618RmCVuItbESFy3PhfBYAwJ2zam4fN%2FLSl9DGChb9sZhJBJt75AmIKOjERc6lD1PFZd%2F7HGWdY6oNBExNTblJ7ggVPHfK0LS1pWYn%2F8fJWMds0e2%2BhXFIC3n5GpQ81RaNH7F%2F1EIzyoWP%2FfQFfg1sq009%2B1G7pEP4DKJuJFpWeUlvYJ3nrX3w2WEhGQos7JemqSiaFrptD0amQ52MdZ7UNWBg0ZNX0s5qNSSyUbz6NjEHLw%2BtGDz1aD%7Ctkp%3ABFBM4tbouqhk&var=693634112525 (Not An Affiliate Link)
43x43 amzn.to/3M3s4QG (Affiliate Link)
@@newageselfreliance Thanks but they have very limited color.
Hirbawi, cant go wrong with the last true Palestinian keffiya.
They seem like really good quality.
I agree! Original or nothing.
@@newageselfrelianceHirbawi is the top came from the source, hands down the best shemaghs along with the 511
The only shemagh I own is from Verusteleka and honestly I don't really use it at all. However, I own a ton of the slightly smaller Swedish square scarf and I love those.
Especially for the price.
When I'm dealing with high winds and sand I like to wrap my face and neck. For the most part, my shemaghs get used as rags or towels much more than head wraps. They can also be used in an emergency for many different things. For me, it's kind of like carrying a first aid kit you don't need it but when you do I'm glad I have it.
@@newageselfreliance the Swedish square scarf does all that, but is slightly smaller and cheap as dirt!
@@newageselfreliance thanks for the tip, they make a big or small one with Merino wool and those are the guys that sell the Skrama, very cool bushcraft tool:)
Good stuff bro . peace
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Dude Rothco is where it’s at. Won’t but the cheap ones off eBay anymore. You really do get what you pay for.
If you pay a little more you do get a much better Shemagh. The weight really makes a big difference in quality.
dude I literally had this thick olive one that you like and lost it. Im looking for one just like it and you say you cant find it. Damn
Yeah, I've been looking for years to find a second one and haven't been able to even come close. If you find one let me know.
@@newageselfreliance I think you might get one on ETSY. I was talking to my Syrian friend and he gave me contact on some dude selling OG arab clothing in Prague. I guess if you want quality you need to import one way or another.
Unfortunately I have no intell on this one you know more than I do about them I just carry a couple of bandana with me ive never been in a situation where ive needed one of those but now I have a little bit more of an idea of what they r for thanx for sharing this
I'm really glad I could share some knowledge with you. There is a ton of things you can do with a shemagh. It's just a really large bandana so it has much more material for wrapping and first-aid use.
hirbawi USA has the OD green color you like also high quality
I will have to look into that.
Black hawk has a olive 44" on amazon
Thank You for the heads up.
I have no idea how I got to the redhead leprachon talking about shemag? I started watching movies about wankel engines ... 🤣🤣🤣
When I was younger I wanted an RX7 with a rotary engine. I thought they were awesome until I found out how much it cost to get parts for them. I stick with standard 4 stroke engines now but maybe one day I will find a good used RX8 that I can drive in the summer.
PS I can't be a Leprechaun I don't have a pot of gold, and even if I did I would have spent it all by now.
@@newageselfreliance That's right, the prices of the RX7 are astronomical, but that's how it is with legends, the RX8 is also a cult car and I wish you that, don't worry, I like the shemag too, the RUclips algorithm amuses me, cheers 🍻
Love my tactical scarf but cant say i use it as often as everyone said i would
I use mine as rags more than anything else. It's one of those things I hardly ever need but when I do need it I'm glad I have it.
Most practical use for me is sun/wind cover, wetting it for wearing it around the neck for cooling in hot weather, cloth for wiping sweat and if you were in a long term survival situation can be used to make a ton of char cloth
getting it wet and just laying it on your neck and back feels really good on hot days as well. That is one of my favorite things to do if I have sun burn is just sitting with a cold wet shemagh on my back.
Joe's Army Navy in Clawson, MI has that ODGreen
small world, i'm in michigan and was looking for spots nearby that might carry it. hah perfect!
Blackhawk is a great buy
I just got a Rothco shemagh today, Skol brother.
I hope you have been enjoying your new shemagh.
Ok, I didn't know they came in different sizes and weights.
That is how you can tell if you are getting a good one. The smaller heavier ones are going to be warmer whereas the larger lighter ones are going to breathe better. Make sure you aren't paying the same price for a shemagh that is small and light weight compared to a heavier one of the same size.
51 X 51 is best
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we have your favorite shemagh in our army (dutch army)
It is a really good piece of gear. I almost always bring it with me.
I was m w as sting to find one made of Merino wool.
Merino Wool would be nice for the winter. It could also be nice to keep cool in the summer.
I found 1 that is a little lighter than chocolate with a hint of red and it's perfect for the AZ desert and you can pretty much find any color you want on the inter web and if you fold it right you can carry a few items in it on your head
Roman Products I believe has that color
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my shemagh is 107/101😁
Where did you get it from?
I Think it is British Military one.
I will have to look into that.
Jet Black 511 Tactical cotton.
Does the black get hot in the summer?
I have the thicker one also but in blue , I see a lot of people talking about them but when I watch people out doors no one is ever using them and I watch a lot of people out wild camping , I have never used mine , but I do want a green one
I never wear them when I'm filming because it doesn't work well with the microphone. When I'm dealing with high winds and sand I like to wrap my face and neck. For the most part, my shemaghs get used as rags or towels much more than head wraps. They can also be used in an emergency for many different things. For me, it's kind of like carrying a first aid kit you don't need it but when you do I'm glad I have it.
@@newageselfreliance come to think about it I think I got mine from battle box also, do you ever use the single man tent from battle box ? The ionosphere look a like , I like that tent
I never got the tent. I quit getting them right as they stopped making a theme for each box. I have thought about getting back into them but I just don't have the money to burn right now.
I have a bunch of them also, many different colors, and thicknesses. If I'm not trying to conceal, I like thiner lighter colored ones for daily summer use. The thicker ones for the cooler months. Of course different brands run different as far as weight and all that. I found the ones from Free Soldier are great for summer. The ones I have are very thin, light weight and a good size. (I have a large dome and I can wrap comfortably) I do have a very thick purple one that was gifted to me, so I don't know the company. I would love to find out who it was because I'd like more made that way.
I don't know the brand of my favorite shemagh either. I like that it doesn't have an annoying tag on it but at the same time, I wish I knew where to get another one. During the summer I like using the thin ones as sweat rags. However, if I have access to water I like the thicker ones because I feel they stay wet longer than the thin ones. Which makes the thin ones better as a sweat rag because they dry so quickly.
Great video. Just ordered 2 👍
I hope you enjoy them.
Skol!!!
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I by the cheap thin cotton ones from china. They are still strong enough to make a sling, will work for char cloth, and rolled down over the mouth should help with blocking dust, smoke, and most other stuff that can blow in your face.
The only issue I have ever had with the inexpensive shemaghs is that they shed the strings on the ends. The other big thing is the loose threads can come apart and you have to cut or burn the ends as you would on a T-shirt with loose strings.
Try combat flip flops for the color you are looking for. I love mine.
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Combat flip flops....🤣
Islam ☪️ scarfs
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Arab scarf … they are christian arab . And not all muslim are arab
Forgot the most important thing to look for: Hirbawi, Made in Palestine 🇵🇸
The only ones to buy are the ones produced in palestine from Hirbawi, don't give Money to amazon
What's wrong with Amazon?
@@newageselfreliance I don't like Amazon because they are doing unfair competition with local sellers,they do not pay taxes taxes, and most of all I avoid any american corporation!