Army Survival Cravat - 20 Real Survival Uses!

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

I think I could survive the apocalypse with you and Corporal Kelly.

[@robertgregory5260]

Besides the ones in my first aid kit; I put an extra bandage in the bottom of each ammo pouch. I had extra bandages and it raised the magazines for easier handling.

[@tenchraven]

Been cutting my own for years- broadcloth or muslin bought off the bolt, or even cheap bed sheets. My medical instructor, oh so many years ago, had a serious love for cravats, we trained to use them as surface dressing, wound packing (if you have enough hole that I need to use ALL of a cravate, you're doomed), TQ, splinting, slings, putting tension on an expedient REEL splint (compounded femur), pressure for internal abdominal injuries, ribs, attaching pax to backboards and litters.... If I don't need to poke a hole in you, I had to memorize how to do it with a cravat. :P I've got them in multiple greens, browns, tans and greys, along with white, black, various colors- sometimes camouflage means blending in with a crowd, not a bush. As a result, I won't lie, I like squares better, particularly bigger ones- a yard and a quarter of 45" wide cotton at any fabric store (yard and a half if it is 54" wide), and you don't even have to know how to sew. Wash it, let it dry, good to go. Basically a shemagh without the culture. You can turn one into two triangular cravats permanently in ten seconds, temporarily in a second, but once you add how to tie a furoshiki (Japanese carry cloth) to your skills it gets even more flexible. Carry at least one with me every day in my pack, and a couple of vacuum sealed ones in different colors in the car. Amazing how much you can hide behind a yard and a quarter of enviromentally appropriate colored cloth, or how much attention you can get with the same thing in bright pink. And cheap enough it's basically disposable.

[@OKBushcraft]

You sir need to make a video of everything you just said. Excellent info. Thanks.

[@StabbinJoeScarborough]

A crevat is a MUST HAVE before leaving for the field

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

I keep one of these in my first aid kit, but didn’t know about all of its uses. Every day is a school day.🤙 Have a great week.

[@ross.58008]

You know what mate? This simple shit, is stuff that us simple people never really think about. A great explanation of uses. An underrated item could help in innumerable ways. Respect. Keep up the good work. Just watched your hunter winter survival vid yesterday. Good. Unfortunately I live in Spain now and the temperature here at the moment is shit hot. Keep safe dude.

[@nookied3735]

High speed, low drag. Thanks for the tips!

[@timmccarver4121]

Keep these things everywhere, too many uses not to! Thanks, Andrew!

[@Nunya_Binness]

Glad to see the military is still training old school methods. Technology is great when available but it WILL fail. Stay safe out there protecting and defending Ol’ Glory!🇺🇸

[@janaweaver1235]

I have Never learned so much in such a short time. TY. Also, am I the only one who thinks this is the kind of stuff we should have learned in school at some point? Really. They get you for 12 yrs at the end of which, you have skills in sports, writing reports and ...? yet Zero Real-World knowledge! Maybe that was just me? Cannot thank you enough for this invaluable information- passing it along to my 20 yr old daughter who also exited high school with zero real-world skills.

[@Doc_Egan]

Brother, I love your stuff! Keep it up. I only have one pointer. When you put a tourniquet on it has to be on the upper arm or thigh. Tourniquets are not effective on low limbs due to blood vessels running between bones. Other than that. This oldschool Hospital Corpsman approves. You gotta love a triangular bandage!

[@overthehill9415]

I always had 2-3 camo bandanas from Walmart with me. Used to be my headcover of choice. I've used them as headcover, slings, for splints, carried fruits, nuts, berries, tinder and smalls in them, wet it and wrapped it around my kneck or head to cool down, used it as a sweatband, a washcloth, wrapped them around my arms in the desert to prevent continued sun exposure (I was wearing sleeveless shirts since I was used to the eastern humidity), dust mask, add a bit of something with a smell you like and cover your nose to help with odors that would gag a maggot.

[@puma51921]

We used to roll them, wet them in water and rap them around our face over nose. Would keep moisture in your nostril to prevent nose bleeds in the desert. Also keep n you cooler.

[@achillesdalessandro4322]

Thanks. I got another usage for self defense with multiple applications. If you research the Indonesia martial art of Silat and or Kali they wear a Shurong around their waist and deploy it for martial purposes especially when being attacked with a knife. U see a little bit of it in one of the earlier Jason Borne movies, the first or second one. He uses like a towel. I think you could use a shemagh for that as well

[@stephenspencer355]

Another great Video Andrew! Being a former Fla. state paramedic, I know most but not all of the medical uses that you showed and I appreciate you sharing a little of the training and skills that you've learned from the the military and passing it on to us, your viewers.

[@johnkline5930]

Excellent block of instruction today Andrew!!! Great reminder of combat medical aid with cravat… I remember the mid 90’s combat medical aid that was taught in Basic… to be replaced with CAT tourniquets and the Golden Hour CASEVAC. This knowledge you imparted today still has tremendous value when paired with a simple cravat; one item, many possibilities! Outstanding! Keep up the Fire!

[@joannekeefe426]

You can fill up a pocket book that has a long shoulder strap and fill it up with rocks if you have no locks and a sock or cravat. I have tried it

[@simonlane7817]

Excellent content! Here in Aus we call them "triangular bandage" , considered one of the most versatile pieces of medical kit. After this video - definatly increase stock in pack to 2. 👍

[@brianmabin5947]

HUA! Former Army here, just found this channel, outstanding! Thanks, looking forward to checking out all your vids! God bless!

[@brandyhouston2105]

Thanks Major...best officer I've ever learned from.🇺🇸😎

[@dukeeod1650]

I almost fell out of my chair laughing. Great video thanks for sharing the tips and tricks of the trade.

[@Uhnonuhmous]

Hup! Changing directions. Major, very complete. Green to Gold 👍

[@TheDsgrant79]

Team #NoBeard. The crevat is sorta like a larger version of what my southern granny called a 'head scarf '.

[@gerryprater3003]

And also In That fashion, you can dress scalp wounds

[@alanrice39]

I always carry a military cravats, some used I’m aware of but several of those you demonstrated I was not aware of. Those uses are great to know. Thanks Andrew for this video, excellent subject . Alan R

[@shepfc1962]

Man you can learn a lot from you thank you man thank you thank you love I wasn’t in military military I was in special ed so do you know what that is I had difficult reading and I still do I learned by watching hand doing I wish I could’ve went they didn’t sept me but I prayed for all you guys in service thank you for your service I like to learn new things even though I’m almost 60 or more year but I still like to learn never too old to learn family young guys you’re very smart keep bringing them up these programs I’m out

[@davesauter8374]

Andrew you are like the McGuyver of kit possibilities! Enjoy old school refreshers! Get too comfortable with a modern IFAK. Keep the content cranking!

[@NortheastHobbyfarmer]

Some I knew, some I didn't, so I learned and that's always good brother. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@blzahz7633]

That cravat carrying thing was simple that I didn't even think of it, even though I've seen it like 10 million times. Another one that was new to me was utilizing cottons ability to soak moisture with the passive dew collection from bushes you walk through. I really like simple multi-use items that are simple to acquire, or unconventional uses of things, like the plastic shavings of the L-shaped flashlight for fire you featured in another video.

[@Dreoilin]

Those are called bog shoes, pampooties, or ghilles. Our Gaelic and Celtic ancestors used them just like that all the time, but generally out of hide, sometimes with fur on them 👍

[@cindyjean3208]

Since you brought it up... I was kinda liking that beard... 😌 part of being a great teacher is making people laugh, and answering unasked questions... like” hey, major, what happened to the beard?” You are a gifted teacher, indeed... Simple yet effective uses of a scarf...I’ve noticed that it’s nice to have this information in the back of your mind just in case... I wouldn’t have normally thought of these uses.. -now I will.. Looking forward to next week’s video...😊

[@rickfrench8905]

This is the kind of video we need to have! Helping people, not watch me cook a steak. Great video, keeping it real. I considered this a Xmas gift! Thanks

[@kendralynn2490]

Going to buy 5 right now. I had no idea I loved Cravats so much!

[@karlmiller1947]

Liked the old school medical uses. Most emergency medical promotes the lastest high speed gear. But they forget where that comes from and in an extreme emergency they may need to inprovise, whether they like it or not...

[@IntoTheWildernessBushcraft]

Andrew, your channel has become one of my favorite YT channels. Thank you for the amazing information! 👊🏼

[@antoanto5301]

Thank you for this well thought out and researched knowledge, I'm sure this one simple, so simple it may be overlooked, bit of kit, will save many lives, more power to you buddy!

[@kenbarrett6466]

Old school is the way I was taught .. . I wish I had a good amount of them ,, a few field dressings and some saw ammo slings and . 223 stripper clip bandoliers .. ..

[@learnshareevolve1842]

A wealth of old-school knowledge!

[@Jaden48108]

Can't have too many cravats. I think you covered most of the bases. Besides blindfolding the enemy with a cravat, you can gag them also or in some cases use as restraints.

[@benterwellen]

While serving i always had at least one Cravat in my gear, very useful for so many things as you have shown......

[@forrestsecord7743]

Fabulous, love the thinking outside the box, now where are did I put all my old cravats?

[@MasterK9Trainer]

Even though this video was specifically about the cravat it also proves the utility of scarves, handkerchiefs, bandanas, shemagh, or even just an old bath or kitchen towel added to our backpacks or any emergency kit

[@pnyarrow]

Hi Andrew. Thank you for that - short, sharp and to the point. US Army Cravat = UK Triangular Bandage. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel

[@donnywilkes6417]

Im glad Corporals Corner suggested your youtube videos I found this video very informative. Much needed information on outdoor survival.

[@KT_survival]

Awesome ideas for my field notebook. You did an amazing job, Andrew! Thank you. 💯

[@theprophetez1357]

I have one in my first aid kit, but never had considered that many potential usages. Good job again.

[@grimbo73]

another? amazing video. i had a few suggestion pop up watching this. for protection/weapon, could the cravate be used an an effective garotte? or as makeshift handcuffs? and for tools/cordage would an alarm//trap using the cloth be feasible?

[@nudge2626]

Excellent video. More like this please! Another use if you have a bright coloured one, is for using as waypoints for surveying.

[@JH-6]

Just a little ol' cravat, who knew... Well I guess we all do now thanks for sharing

[@monlonlabe5016]

Hello, as usual a video full of practical information, thanks for taking the time for us ! As a side note, did you know that crevate is a french word? Cravate (with a "a" after the r) coming form the word Croate (the country Croatia). The french regiment of the 17 century was formed with Croatian men and part of their uniform was a white scarf...the regiment was named "Royal-cravate". From the white scarf to the kaki scarf... This old regiment is still alive today in the tradition of the 10e régiment de Cuirassiers (Cuirassiers= cavalerie=armored véhicule)

[@scottanthony1616]

Andrew, thanks for the wonderful video, now i know what i need to add to my bush crafting gear, thank you for some valuable tips, stay safe an healthy, God bless you and your Family always

[@garydeike734]

Great video. You could do a whole video on just medical uses. How to wrap different body parts.

[@jeffk7881]

Awesome video!! Super informative with a couple of tips I’ve never seen before, and I appreciated you going more in depth to demonstrate and explain the finer nuances of the first aid portion. Keep up the great work!

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Andrew ☺ thanks for the tips, stay safe mate, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart uk.

[@dannythomas648]

Hoooah. I keep one of those at all times. Rangers lead the way Sir

[@kevinwiens4804]

Hahahaha I LOVED that "opening"... Bald eagle 01 SERE Training!

[@claudeoverstreet8791]

This was an awesome video on the many uses of a cheap and very useful item. I carry them, but would love to get some more. They aren’t so cheap anymore, and often hard to find. There is one more usage for them. You can tie them over your boots to help obliterate the tread if you are being tracked. Major, keep up these videos. You are an excellent instructor and I honestly hope I can meet you sometime.

[@grumpyuncle.]

This channel continues to deliver excellent information. Well done!

[@themajesticmanic]

OMG! "Dew Rag"...I thought it was "Doo Rag" because I only ever heard that when referring to someone wearing it on their head...covering up their "Hair Doo" I guess...WTF was I thinking? That's brilliant BTW.

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

You weren't alone...

[@alanrice39]

Lol

[@tenchraven]

Or DO, as in "do 'it'" or short for Drive On, and "there is dust and sand- f*** it, drive on!" At least that was how it was explained to me.

[@jimhale3879]

Fantastic! Thank you for a very informative video of multiple uses of a cravat.. Will have to rewatch and practice these usages of a cravat!

[@michaelcavender6883]

Love your videos thank you for all the awesome videos and information you share keep it up 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DougPalumbo]

Outstanding! Indispensable item for any kit!

[@paulzimmerman3895]

Cool stuff! I thought about those poor guys in WWII right away when you mentioned the cold weather application.

[@charlesborum3910]

We use to call them drive on Rags

[@tribalismblindsthembutnoty124]

Ranger channel uploads I click A wild Andrew sneaks up on me from the bushes Pause for a giggle and a comment Much

[@dankmazzi2376]

Your war face is the bomb... good show man. Scouts out...

[@cliff9057]

I did learn about the cravat today. Many good uses. Thanks for the cravat how to’s.

[@deansch6089]

Great video. For those who aren't familiar, maybe you could give a few moments time on the differences between the Cravat and a civilian bandana?

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Well done Andrew! I need to buy some of those laundry markers!!

[@canadafree2087]

Thanks for this. I have a few of these put away, will have to start carrying one.

[@scottford5561]

Great info, as always Just bought 3 to go in my kit bags. Thanks for the great concise content.

[@williambowden1509]

That’s Great info to know. Can use in the Outdoors.

[@pedroclaro7822]

AWesome content! I prefer a shemagh though. Square shape means it can be used as a bag - tie each opposing corner to each other, two knots total. Hold it by one of both knots. You now have a makeshift handbag. There's tons of other uses for it if you look for traditional users - a chest baby carrier for example.

[@craigv6277]

Great video on the Cravat. Keep them coming Andrew.

[@m005kennedy]

Great as always. I have to ask this. If you magnetize a needle how do you know which end points north?

[@m005kennedy]

@Hello Newman I thought that might be the case. You could determine North with a shadow stick and then mark it.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Use a second method like estimating the sun's position in the sky or the watch method to confirm. Magnetizing a needle like this will force the electrons of the needle to the end being rubbed on the cravat. I used an earth magnet in the video, briefly, with red/north end and black/south end. The point of the needle was attracted to the north magnet. Since opposites attract the point end of the needle (rubbed on the cravat) was magnetized with a greater negative charge and attracted North.

[@m005kennedy]

@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft thanks

[@jamescrowe7892]

I half expected you to be carrying an M-7 bayonet when you came sneaking out of the bush ready to silence the video sentry. The beginning was hilarious. I reckon the spit and polish of GCSC is just around the corner. Just be careful you aren't wicking moisture off poison ivy/oak with that thing around your leg. Another video with great content.

[@journeyman7189]

Great uses and demo Andrew. Looking badass in face paint and woodland as well. Nate

[@lloydh1100]

Great old school info, excellent video!

[@maryspeight2840]

Great info ! These will always be a great kit item due to their many uses. RLTW Guy Speight

[@michaelblankenship7278]

Great info, and good to brush up on things I might have forgotten.

[@tankbennett7]

Kudos. Almost make me want to do training and learning videos.... Wait I will .why not. Again kudos

[@richardchandler968]

Great vid. Need to find some green ones. I only have the natural color in my kits.

[@asmith7876]

I lived in one wrapped around my face for my 4 years spent between Ft. Bliss, Ft. Irwin, and 29 Palms. Probably not COVID approved but worked good 35 years ago LOL.

[@mountaineer5596]

Damn! I learned new stuff about a cravat of all things. Thanks, good video.

[@tribalismblindsthembutnoty124]

ok the slock is the next item in my game. Ty RSFC!

[@Sangredevilla127]

Great!! So many cravat uses...

[@jeffrdnck7973]

Finally, I can look at someone wearing a “dew rag” and think he’s jus thirsty 😁 Great video and as always I hope I never need your tips but most importantly if I do I pray I remember them 🍻

[@cmoore7780]

And again the man puts out another great video! ✊🏼

[@herbsmith6871]

Great info Andrew 🤠

[@kingsclownvideos]

Excellent content and Teaching style. Thank You.

[@garyjohnson4608]

Wow, what else can I say other than Outstanding Video, as always !!!!!!!

[@mbarr1029]

Gathering water walking thru a field, Would the oils from poison Ivy and or Poison Oak work its way into the water???? Just a thought.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

That’s a good point, I think that’s certainly possible especially for highly allergic people. I happen to be immune to poison ivy, but even ingesting small amounts could be problematic. I think proper identification of field plants and avoiding poisonous ones would be key in the few rag method. Another good reason to always bring water!

[@tenchraven]

I will give a resounding YES. Urushiol, the active ingredient in both of those, is on the surface of the leaves and more is released with any bruising. It's an oil and will penetrate the fibers. And unlike your skin, fabric is absorbent. I'm also largely immune to it, but I've seen people get poison ivy reactions from logs dragged through the stuff. And if you think your fabric was exposed, even if you are largely immune, don't use it for filtering water and absolutely not for making char cloth. Even if you don't have a dermal reaction, a mucus membrane reaction is not how you want to test your immunity to urushiol (swelling and maybe chemical blisters in your airway doesn't look like fun), and when burned you treat the smoke like someone dropped mustard. I know of one case where a couple kids didn't make it after they burned random plants in a camp fire. Chinese lacquer and the wood of the tree it was extracted from was a traditional poison in much of east Asian, seriously hard core and real ninja chemical weapons.

[@mbarr1029]

@@tenchraven Thanks, i was wondering when the Major squeezed into his mouth I thought What if?? That would make a trip go south really bad FAST.

[@BerkUnant]

Thanks for your effort and sharing with us, really effective and important informations.

[@cmsag7428]

Excellent! Many great ideas. Thanks.

[@billyblastoff7027]

Good job Andrew love this channel

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

Thank you.

[@susansolomon5511]

Thank you! I’m a new subscriber and I’ve enjoyed your videos very informative 🤗🙏🇺🇸🙏✌️

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thank you, I'll work hard to keep that sub!

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

Always learn great skills and techniques here 👍

[@chasepetty5659]

Wow thanks for the new info and ideas on this one👍

[@0bserver416]

Thanks a lot for a very useful video! Love your channel!

[@IntoTheWildernessBushcraft]

That intro…😂😂😂 👊🏼