How to use a handkerchief in emergencies and in daily life.
Handkerchiefs are not just for first aid and survival in emergencies. We can use them in other ways, too.
I use paper towels all the time, and I don’t like doing laundry.
I have many bandanas, but they are sleeping in my closet.
I don’t want to buy a handkerchief just for emergencies.
Do you know that a handkerchief is a valuable, multi-purpose tool in emergencies?? We can use it for first aid, but we can also use it as a survival tool. In fact, we can use our handkerchief in our normal, non-emergency, day-to-day activities, too. If you know how to use handkerchiefs as part of your daily life, you might decide to set them up in your emergency stockpiles, in your home and in your backpack. You might even choose to carry a handkerchief in your pocket, all the time.
What are the uses for a handkerchief, in an emergency?
How to use a handkerchief in emergencies and in daily life?
★ Cold or hot weather gear
▪︎ Cover your neck to keep warm in cold weather, or to absorb sweat in hot weather.
▪︎ Cover your head to protect against sunlight or cold.
★ Water bottle cover
Method 1
Method 2
★ Eye mask
Make a sleep mask to help you sleep. It might not be completely dark enough, but it should help.
The handkerchief is more than just a square piece of cloth. It is a powerful tool with a wide range of uses. Check my next post! There is still more to come!!
See you next time.
Remember, “Protect your life by yourself” （自分の命は自分で守る). You need to survive first, and then you need your emergency supply. No matter how well you prepared your emergency supplies, if you die, then all of your preparations will have been for nothing. First and foremost, keep your health up all the time. Build your stamina so that if you need to, you can evacuate as quickly as possible. Stay healthy.