Handkerchiefs are those mass-produced snot rags or pocket decorations that are usually not large enough to easily tie around the head or neck, or to do much of anything else with that might be useful. Bandannas, by contrast, are large enough to be multi-functional and they often exhibit artwork with themes that have historically included political campaigns; patriotism; sports events or figures; banners for associations, clubs, societies, or places; cartoons; advertisements; and event promotions (Weiss 1990); ....and they can still be functional on the cowpoke trail. The list of potential uses below merely contains my own favorites (most all of which were suggested by others). If you come up with further ideas for use of the MycoBandanna, please let me know and, if I deem them appropriate, I will add them to this list. Enjoy.

• Emergency mushroom collection container
• Mood modifier
• Necktie (see "Stone band rings")
• Tablecloth
• Flag
• Head dressing (large enough for the largest human head)
• All-purpose towel, wash-cloth, rag, or sweat-adsorber for camping and hiking
• Horsetail for discouraging mosquitos and flies
• Emergency medical cloth
• Strap hot or cold packs in place
• Emergency diaper
• Strainer
• Filter
• Padding
• Pillow against bus window
• Wall hanging
• Conversation piece
• Latin instruction
• Binder for various items
• Dust mask
• Tweaking paradigms
• Attention getter
• Collector's item

Another commercial site that sells a combination bandanna/headband is "The Danna". They have a pretty comprehensive list of uses on their site too. Pretty cool. Check it out

I just returned from a camping trip (August 2001). I also foud myself using the bandannas I carried for these purposes.

• A covering over my left arm while driving to minimize sun burn.
• As a neck piece, it also protects sunburns to the neck.
• In order to back downhill on a bumpy road upon which I could not proceed, I tied the end of the tail pipe up higher to avoid catching it on the rocks. The tail pipe did not catch and the bandanna did noit singe on contact with the tail pipe.
• The bandanna serves nicely as an overhead fan inside a tent if flapped leisurely above.
• Bundling related items