The Shemagh is a valuable piece of kit that can be used as a head wrap, face veil, scarf, sunshade, sling, foot wrap, carrying pouch, towel, short rope, filter, pillow, compress, washcloth, feminine hygiene, toilet paper, handkerchief, blindfold, knee pad, dew collector, lamp wick, sling (weapon), signal flag, trail marker, tourniquet, fire starter, poultice, splint tie, bug cover, belt, net, and many more uses.