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The Stig
11-11-2011, 12:23 AM
Mental exercise.

How many uses can you think of for this venerable piece of first-aid kit?

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee427/ltlabner/2011-11-10_18-57-48_945.jpg?t=1320974512

izzyscout21
11-11-2011, 12:41 AM
tourniquet,
arm sling,
belt,
bandanna,
sanitary napkin...ew...
eye patch
impromtu hand restraint


anyone else?

mitunnelrat
11-11-2011, 12:53 AM
I'm at 17 so far.

you can use them to immobilize extremeties, as compression bandages and improvised tourniquets. They can act as dust and water filters, provide sun and heat protection when worn as a bandanna and/ or immersed and placed around the neck. With a marker it could be used to make/ leave a durable note. Attached to a stick it could be used as a hobo sack or a signal flag. Put a stone in the middle for a primitive sling. You can either wipe your butt or keep your pants covering the same with it by lashing it on as a belt. I'd recommend doing that in reverse order though. A woman could use it as for her specific hygiene needs. Cutting strips could produce lashing material, trail markers, and/ or assist in fire starting. Of course, you could always use it as a lobster or bbq bib too! ;)

Triangular bandages are awesome

LUNCHBOX
11-11-2011, 06:37 AM
Stuff it for a pillow,
Food storage...berry picking,
Face covering in snow or wind,
Shoes instead of bare feet,
Gag to keep someone quiet,
Weapon mod..fix a knife to a pole,
Cocktail lighter..though you need fuel also,

The Stig
11-11-2011, 08:31 PM
Don't think these have been mentioned....

use wrapper as impromptu chest seal for sucking wounds

filter for coffee or other liquids

packing material for gaping wounds

wad a couple together for pillow