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Afghan Shemagh questions
4/1/2012 10:52:27 PM
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
Thanks!
4/1/2012 11:33:39 PM
i dont have an Afghan shemagh, but i bought a regular one at a surplus. they have them all over the place and online. i got mine for $6. Cotton, breathes well, i think its 42" x 42". i tried it in the cold and it helped alot. i dont know if the afghan ones are better but mine is identical to the expensive blackhawk shemaghs, i love it.
4/2/2012 5:50:50 AM
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
I've got some Afghan shops about 50 feet behind where I work
I have both the commerical ones you see on-line and a couple of traditional ones. The weave on the traditional ones seems a little more loose, but there isn't any glaring difference. I used the hell out of a couple the past few months...it really kept the the chill off the neck and when the rotar wash kicks up sand and grit, it's nice to cover up the nose and mouth.
ROCK6
4/2/2012 5:52:57 AM
Originally Posted By ROCK6:
I've got some Afghan shops about 50 feet behind where I work I have both the commerical ones you see on-line and a couple of traditional ones. The weave on the traditional ones seems a little more loose, but there isn't any glaring difference. I used the hell out of a couple the past few months...it really kept the the chill off the neck and when the rotar wash kicks up sand and grit, it's nice to cover up the nose and mouth.
ROCK6
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
I've got some Afghan shops about 50 feet behind where I work
I have both the commerical ones you see on-line and a couple of traditional ones. The weave on the traditional ones seems a little more loose, but there isn't any glaring difference. I used the hell out of a couple the past few months...it really kept the the chill off the neck and when the rotar wash kicks up sand and grit, it's nice to cover up the nose and mouth.
ROCK6
I passed them every day. Never really saw the point ...
Of course, I've got this old-ass OD triangle bandage that my dad gave me, back before they got really shitty in quality and was thick woven cotton. That thing probably has 1000 miles of backcountry on it. So, I don't see the point ONLY because I have something already similar.
4/2/2012 8:10:33 AM
Originally Posted By NotIssued:
I passed them every day. Never really saw the point ...
Of course, I've got this old-ass OD triangle bandage that my dad gave me, back before they got really shitty in quality and was thick woven cotton. That thing probably has 1000 miles of backcountry on it. So, I don't see the point ONLY because I have something already similar.
Originally Posted By ROCK6:
I've got some Afghan shops about 50 feet behind where I work I have both the commerical ones you see on-line and a couple of traditional ones. The weave on the traditional ones seems a little more loose, but there isn't any glaring difference. I used the hell out of a couple the past few months...it really kept the the chill off the neck and when the rotar wash kicks up sand and grit, it's nice to cover up the nose and mouth.
ROCK6
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
I've got some Afghan shops about 50 feet behind where I work
I have both the commerical ones you see on-line and a couple of traditional ones. The weave on the traditional ones seems a little more loose, but there isn't any glaring difference. I used the hell out of a couple the past few months...it really kept the the chill off the neck and when the rotar wash kicks up sand and grit, it's nice to cover up the nose and mouth.
ROCK6
I passed them every day. Never really saw the point ...
Of course, I've got this old-ass OD triangle bandage that my dad gave me, back before they got really shitty in quality and was thick woven cotton. That thing probably has 1000 miles of backcountry on it. So, I don't see the point ONLY because I have something already similar.
got lots of use "back in the day" with the old military sling/bandage doing multible pourpose..slings, sweat bands, sweat rags, scarf, veil, wash clothe, gasmask, camo, bivy, wrapping up a new born etc..same basic principal and FREE!!!! I think they were actually a bit heavier cloth than the issued T Shirts..
Chef
4/2/2012 8:39:16 AM
well I'm not sure what is a real afghan ones or which is not. Just most I see say it's an "afghan" one but are they really? I figured they just called them that to dictate where the idea came from.
4/2/2012 9:15:51 AM
Originally Posted By NotIssued:
I passed them every day. Never really saw the point ...
Of course, I've got this old-ass OD triangle bandage that my dad gave me, back before they got really shitty in quality and was thick woven cotton. That thing probably has 1000 miles of backcountry on it. So, I don't see the point ONLY because I have something already similar.
Originally Posted By ROCK6:
I've got some Afghan shops about 50 feet behind where I work I have both the commerical ones you see on-line and a couple of traditional ones. The weave on the traditional ones seems a little more loose, but there isn't any glaring difference. I used the hell out of a couple the past few months...it really kept the the chill off the neck and when the rotar wash kicks up sand and grit, it's nice to cover up the nose and mouth.
ROCK6
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
I've got some Afghan shops about 50 feet behind where I work
I have both the commerical ones you see on-line and a couple of traditional ones. The weave on the traditional ones seems a little more loose, but there isn't any glaring difference. I used the hell out of a couple the past few months...it really kept the the chill off the neck and when the rotar wash kicks up sand and grit, it's nice to cover up the nose and mouth.ROCK6
I passed them every day. Never really saw the point ...
Of course, I've got this old-ass OD triangle bandage that my dad gave me, back before they got really shitty in quality and was thick woven cotton. That thing probably has 1000 miles of backcountry on it. So, I don't see the point ONLY because I have something already similar.
ive got one,,got it 4+ years ago.
Like rock said its a loose weave. Down here humdity is a killer..so i only get to wear as a kneck wrap 2-3 times a year when it gets cold and dry.
4/2/2012 10:17:26 AM
Originally Posted By protus:
ive got one,,got it 4+ years ago.
Like rock said its a loose weave. Down here humdity is a killer..so i only get to wear as a kneck wrap 2-3 times a year when it gets cold and dry.
Originally Posted By NotIssued:
I passed them every day. Never really saw the point ...
Of course, I've got this old-ass OD triangle bandage that my dad gave me, back before they got really shitty in quality and was thick woven cotton. That thing probably has 1000 miles of backcountry on it. So, I don't see the point ONLY because I have something already similar.
Originally Posted By ROCK6:
I've got some Afghan shops about 50 feet behind where I work I have both the commerical ones you see on-line and a couple of traditional ones. The weave on the traditional ones seems a little more loose, but there isn't any glaring difference. I used the hell out of a couple the past few months...it really kept the the chill off the neck and when the rotar wash kicks up sand and grit, it's nice to cover up the nose and mouth.
ROCK6
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
I've got some Afghan shops about 50 feet behind where I work
I have both the commerical ones you see on-line and a couple of traditional ones. The weave on the traditional ones seems a little more loose, but there isn't any glaring difference. I used the hell out of a couple the past few months...it really kept the the chill off the neck and when the rotar wash kicks up sand and grit, it's nice to cover up the nose and mouth.
ROCK6
I passed them every day. Never really saw the point ...
Of course, I've got this old-ass OD triangle bandage that my dad gave me, back before they got really shitty in quality and was thick woven cotton. That thing probably has 1000 miles of backcountry on it. So, I don't see the point ONLY because I have something already similar.
ive got one,,got it 4+ years ago.
Like rock said its a loose weave. Down here humdity is a killer..so i only get to wear as a kneck wrap 2-3 times a year when it gets cold and dry.
I was thinking they were good for humidity since it wicks (sp?) away the sweat?
4/2/2012 11:30:03 AM
They make a great blanket for a diaper bag since they roll up so small.
I believe i bought mine from Tactical Tailor when they had a sale for some holiday.
I believe i bought mine from Tactical Tailor when they had a sale for some holiday.
4/2/2012 11:30:46 AM
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
I was thinking they were good for humidity since it wicks (sp?) away the sweat?
Originally Posted By protus:
ive got one,,got it 4+ years ago.
Like rock said its a loose weave. Down here humdity is a killer..so i only get to wear as a kneck wrap 2-3 times a year when it gets cold and dry.
Originally Posted By NotIssued:
I passed them every day. Never really saw the point ...
Of course, I've got this old-ass OD triangle bandage that my dad gave me, back before they got really shitty in quality and was thick woven cotton. That thing probably has 1000 miles of backcountry on it. So, I don't see the point ONLY because I have something already similar.
Originally Posted By ROCK6:
I've got some Afghan shops about 50 feet behind where I work I have both the commerical ones you see on-line and a couple of traditional ones. The weave on the traditional ones seems a little more loose, but there isn't any glaring difference. I used the hell out of a couple the past few months...it really kept the the chill off the neck and when the rotar wash kicks up sand and grit, it's nice to cover up the nose and mouth.
ROCK6
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
I've got some Afghan shops about 50 feet behind where I work
I have both the commerical ones you see on-line and a couple of traditional ones. The weave on the traditional ones seems a little more loose, but there isn't any glaring difference. I used the hell out of a couple the past few months...it really kept the the chill off the neck and when the rotar wash kicks up sand and grit, it's nice to cover up the nose and mouth.
ROCK6
I passed them every day. Never really saw the point ...
Of course, I've got this old-ass OD triangle bandage that my dad gave me, back before they got really shitty in quality and was thick woven cotton. That thing probably has 1000 miles of backcountry on it. So, I don't see the point ONLY because I have something already similar.
ive got one,,got it 4+ years ago.
Like rock said its a loose weave. Down here humdity is a killer..so i only get to wear as a kneck wrap 2-3 times a year when it gets cold and dry.
I was thinking they were good for humidity since it wicks (sp?) away the sweat?
Well it's cotton so it's going to hold or suck up moisture pretty well. For that reason alone they suck in the winter time. If I had to get another one, I would get one of the XGO FR (flame retardant) shemaghs. They are non cotton, lightweight, moisture-wicking flame-retardant that can be used in warm and cold weather. They are pretty sweet.
xgo
4/2/2012 12:23:48 PM
Originally Posted By PFC_Kramer:
Well it's cotton so it's going to hold or suck up moisture pretty well. For that reason alone they suck in the winter time. If I had to get another one, I would get one of the XGO FR (flame retardant) shemaghs. They are non cotton, lightweight, moisture-wicking flame-retardant that can be used in warm and cold weather. They are pretty sweet.
xgo
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
I was thinking they were good for humidity since it wicks (sp?) away the sweat?
Originally Posted By protus:
ive got one,,got it 4+ years ago.
Like rock said its a loose weave. Down here humdity is a killer..so i only get to wear as a kneck wrap 2-3 times a year when it gets cold and dry.
Originally Posted By NotIssued:
I passed them every day. Never really saw the point ...
Of course, I've got this old-ass OD triangle bandage that my dad gave me, back before they got really shitty in quality and was thick woven cotton. That thing probably has 1000 miles of backcountry on it. So, I don't see the point ONLY because I have something already similar.
Originally Posted By ROCK6:
I've got some Afghan shops about 50 feet behind where I work I have both the commerical ones you see on-line and a couple of traditional ones. The weave on the traditional ones seems a little more loose, but there isn't any glaring difference. I used the hell out of a couple the past few months...it really kept the the chill off the neck and when the rotar wash kicks up sand and grit, it's nice to cover up the nose and mouth.
ROCK6
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
I've got some Afghan shops about 50 feet behind where I work
I have both the commerical ones you see on-line and a couple of traditional ones. The weave on the traditional ones seems a little more loose, but there isn't any glaring difference. I used the hell out of a couple the past few months...it really kept the the chill off the neck and when the rotar wash kicks up sand and grit, it's nice to cover up the nose and mouth.
ROCK6
I passed them every day. Never really saw the point ...
Of course, I've got this old-ass OD triangle bandage that my dad gave me, back before they got really shitty in quality and was thick woven cotton. That thing probably has 1000 miles of backcountry on it. So, I don't see the point ONLY because I have something already similar.
ive got one,,got it 4+ years ago.
Like rock said its a loose weave. Down here humdity is a killer..so i only get to wear as a kneck wrap 2-3 times a year when it gets cold and dry.
I was thinking they were good for humidity since it wicks (sp?) away the sweat?
Well it's cotton so it's going to hold or suck up moisture pretty well. For that reason alone they suck in the winter time. If I had to get another one, I would get one of the XGO FR (flame retardant) shemaghs. They are non cotton, lightweight, moisture-wicking flame-retardant that can be used in warm and cold weather. They are pretty sweet.
xgo
Is that not one you tie yourself? It said something about "lightweight first layer" and I'm wondering now if it is pre-constructed
Mostly I want to use one as a neck wrap or cover when I'm out hiking and to keep these durn bugs that are so bad already this summer.
4/2/2012 1:04:41 PM
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
Is that not one you tie yourself? It said something about "lightweight first layer" and I'm wondering now if it is pre-constructed
Mostly I want to use one as a neck wrap or cover when I'm out hiking and to keep these durn bugs that are so bad already this summer.
Originally Posted By PFC_Kramer:
Well it's cotton so it's going to hold or suck up moisture pretty well. For that reason alone they suck in the winter time. If I had to get another one, I would get one of the XGO FR (flame retardant) shemaghs. They are non cotton, lightweight, moisture-wicking flame-retardant that can be used in warm and cold weather. They are pretty sweet.
xgo
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
I was thinking they were good for humidity since it wicks (sp?) away the sweat?
Originally Posted By protus:
ive got one,,got it 4+ years ago.
Like rock said its a loose weave. Down here humdity is a killer..so i only get to wear as a kneck wrap 2-3 times a year when it gets cold and dry.
Originally Posted By NotIssued:
I passed them every day. Never really saw the point ...
Of course, I've got this old-ass OD triangle bandage that my dad gave me, back before they got really shitty in quality and was thick woven cotton. That thing probably has 1000 miles of backcountry on it. So, I don't see the point ONLY because I have something already similar.
Originally Posted By ROCK6:
I've got some Afghan shops about 50 feet behind where I work I have both the commerical ones you see on-line and a couple of traditional ones. The weave on the traditional ones seems a little more loose, but there isn't any glaring difference. I used the hell out of a couple the past few months...it really kept the the chill off the neck and when the rotar wash kicks up sand and grit, it's nice to cover up the nose and mouth.
ROCK6
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
I've got some Afghan shops about 50 feet behind where I work
I have both the commerical ones you see on-line and a couple of traditional ones. The weave on the traditional ones seems a little more loose, but there isn't any glaring difference. I used the hell out of a couple the past few months...it really kept the the chill off the neck and when the rotar wash kicks up sand and grit, it's nice to cover up the nose and mouth.
ROCK6
I passed them every day. Never really saw the point ...
Of course, I've got this old-ass OD triangle bandage that my dad gave me, back before they got really shitty in quality and was thick woven cotton. That thing probably has 1000 miles of backcountry on it. So, I don't see the point ONLY because I have something already similar.
ive got one,,got it 4+ years ago.
Like rock said its a loose weave. Down here humdity is a killer..so i only get to wear as a kneck wrap 2-3 times a year when it gets cold and dry.
I was thinking they were good for humidity since it wicks (sp?) away the sweat?
Well it's cotton so it's going to hold or suck up moisture pretty well. For that reason alone they suck in the winter time. If I had to get another one, I would get one of the XGO FR (flame retardant) shemaghs. They are non cotton, lightweight, moisture-wicking flame-retardant that can be used in warm and cold weather. They are pretty sweet.
xgo
Is that not one you tie yourself? It said something about "lightweight first layer" and I'm wondering now if it is pre-constructed
Mostly I want to use one as a neck wrap or cover when I'm out hiking and to keep these durn bugs that are so bad already this summer.
I'm not sure if I'm following you, it's the standard shemagh cut aka a huge mahfaw' square. You can fold it in half like a triangle drape it over your head and you have an instant hood or wrap it around your neck like scarf... or use it in any manor you can think of. They are really simple to tie if you want the dirt ninja look.
4/2/2012 1:14:30 PM
4/2/2012 1:30:51 PM
Originally Posted By PFC_Kramer:
I'm not sure if I'm following you, it's the standard shemagh cut aka a huge mahfaw' square. You can fold it in half like a triangle drape it over your head and you have an instant hood or wrap it around your neck like scarf... or use it in any manor you can think of. They are really simple to tie if you want the dirt ninja look.
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
Is that not one you tie yourself? It said something about "lightweight first layer" and I'm wondering now if it is pre-constructed
Mostly I want to use one as a neck wrap or cover when I'm out hiking and to keep these durn bugs that are so bad already this summer.
Originally Posted By PFC_Kramer:
Well it's cotton so it's going to hold or suck up moisture pretty well. For that reason alone they suck in the winter time. If I had to get another one, I would get one of the XGO FR (flame retardant) shemaghs. They are non cotton, lightweight, moisture-wicking flame-retardant that can be used in warm and cold weather. They are pretty sweet.
xgo
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
I was thinking they were good for humidity since it wicks (sp?) away the sweat?
Originally Posted By protus:
ive got one,,got it 4+ years ago.
Like rock said its a loose weave. Down here humdity is a killer..so i only get to wear as a kneck wrap 2-3 times a year when it gets cold and dry.
Originally Posted By NotIssued:
I passed them every day. Never really saw the point ...
Of course, I've got this old-ass OD triangle bandage that my dad gave me, back before they got really shitty in quality and was thick woven cotton. That thing probably has 1000 miles of backcountry on it. So, I don't see the point ONLY because I have something already similar.
Originally Posted By ROCK6:
I've got some Afghan shops about 50 feet behind where I work I have both the commerical ones you see on-line and a couple of traditional ones. The weave on the traditional ones seems a little more loose, but there isn't any glaring difference. I used the hell out of a couple the past few months...it really kept the the chill off the neck and when the rotar wash kicks up sand and grit, it's nice to cover up the nose and mouth.
ROCK6
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
I've got some Afghan shops about 50 feet behind where I work
I have both the commerical ones you see on-line and a couple of traditional ones. The weave on the traditional ones seems a little more loose, but there isn't any glaring difference. I used the hell out of a couple the past few months...it really kept the the chill off the neck and when the rotar wash kicks up sand and grit, it's nice to cover up the nose and mouth.
ROCK6
I passed them every day. Never really saw the point ...
Of course, I've got this old-ass OD triangle bandage that my dad gave me, back before they got really shitty in quality and was thick woven cotton. That thing probably has 1000 miles of backcountry on it. So, I don't see the point ONLY because I have something already similar.
ive got one,,got it 4+ years ago.
Like rock said its a loose weave. Down here humdity is a killer..so i only get to wear as a kneck wrap 2-3 times a year when it gets cold and dry.
I was thinking they were good for humidity since it wicks (sp?) away the sweat?
Well it's cotton so it's going to hold or suck up moisture pretty well. For that reason alone they suck in the winter time. If I had to get another one, I would get one of the XGO FR (flame retardant) shemaghs. They are non cotton, lightweight, moisture-wicking flame-retardant that can be used in warm and cold weather. They are pretty sweet.
xgo
Is that not one you tie yourself? It said something about "lightweight first layer" and I'm wondering now if it is pre-constructed
Mostly I want to use one as a neck wrap or cover when I'm out hiking and to keep these durn bugs that are so bad already this summer.
I'm not sure if I'm following you, it's the standard shemagh cut aka a huge mahfaw' square. You can fold it in half like a triangle drape it over your head and you have an instant hood or wrap it around your neck like scarf... or use it in any manor you can think of. They are really simple to tie if you want the dirt ninja look.
it was just the way it was worded, it seemed that it made it sound like it was pre-constructed (made already) where it couldn't be tied etc, that is just what I got from the text.
4/2/2012 2:20:09 PM
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
it was just the way it was worded, it seemed that it made it sound like it was pre-constructed (made already) where it couldn't be tied etc, that is just what I got from the text.
Originally Posted By PFC_Kramer:
I'm not sure if I'm following you, it's the standard shemagh cut aka a huge mahfaw' square. You can fold it in half like a triangle drape it over your head and you have an instant hood or wrap it around your neck like scarf... or use it in any manor you can think of. They are really simple to tie if you want the dirt ninja look.
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
Is that not one you tie yourself? It said something about "lightweight first layer" and I'm wondering now if it is pre-constructed
Mostly I want to use one as a neck wrap or cover when I'm out hiking and to keep these durn bugs that are so bad already this summer.
Originally Posted By PFC_Kramer:
Well it's cotton so it's going to hold or suck up moisture pretty well. For that reason alone they suck in the winter time. If I had to get another one, I would get one of the XGO FR (flame retardant) shemaghs. They are non cotton, lightweight, moisture-wicking flame-retardant that can be used in warm and cold weather. They are pretty sweet.
xgo
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
I was thinking they were good for humidity since it wicks (sp?) away the sweat?
Originally Posted By protus:
ive got one,,got it 4+ years ago.
Like rock said its a loose weave. Down here humdity is a killer..so i only get to wear as a kneck wrap 2-3 times a year when it gets cold and dry.
Originally Posted By NotIssued:
I passed them every day. Never really saw the point ...
Of course, I've got this old-ass OD triangle bandage that my dad gave me, back before they got really shitty in quality and was thick woven cotton. That thing probably has 1000 miles of backcountry on it. So, I don't see the point ONLY because I have something already similar.
Originally Posted By ROCK6:
I've got some Afghan shops about 50 feet behind where I work I have both the commerical ones you see on-line and a couple of traditional ones. The weave on the traditional ones seems a little more loose, but there isn't any glaring difference. I used the hell out of a couple the past few months...it really kept the the chill off the neck and when the rotar wash kicks up sand and grit, it's nice to cover up the nose and mouth.
ROCK6
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
Hey guys I've seen these in use before and I really like them. Where is the best place to pick these up? I see them all over the place but don't know if they are any good or not. Also, looking for more woodland colors like foliage, od green, browns etc
Thanks!
I've got some Afghan shops about 50 feet behind where I work
I have both the commerical ones you see on-line and a couple of traditional ones. The weave on the traditional ones seems a little more loose, but there isn't any glaring difference. I used the hell out of a couple the past few months...it really kept the the chill off the neck and when the rotar wash kicks up sand and grit, it's nice to cover up the nose and mouth.
ROCK6
I passed them every day. Never really saw the point ...
Of course, I've got this old-ass OD triangle bandage that my dad gave me, back before they got really shitty in quality and was thick woven cotton. That thing probably has 1000 miles of backcountry on it. So, I don't see the point ONLY because I have something already similar.
ive got one,,got it 4+ years ago.
Like rock said its a loose weave. Down here humdity is a killer..so i only get to wear as a kneck wrap 2-3 times a year when it gets cold and dry.
I was thinking they were good for humidity since it wicks (sp?) away the sweat?
Well it's cotton so it's going to hold or suck up moisture pretty well. For that reason alone they suck in the winter time. If I had to get another one, I would get one of the XGO FR (flame retardant) shemaghs. They are non cotton, lightweight, moisture-wicking flame-retardant that can be used in warm and cold weather. They are pretty sweet.
xgo
Is that not one you tie yourself? It said something about "lightweight first layer" and I'm wondering now if it is pre-constructed
Mostly I want to use one as a neck wrap or cover when I'm out hiking and to keep these durn bugs that are so bad already this summer.
I'm not sure if I'm following you, it's the standard shemagh cut aka a huge mahfaw' square. You can fold it in half like a triangle drape it over your head and you have an instant hood or wrap it around your neck like scarf... or use it in any manor you can think of. They are really simple to tie if you want the dirt ninja look.
it was just the way it was worded, it seemed that it made it sound like it was pre-constructed (made already) where it couldn't be tied etc, that is just what I got from the text.
Nope pretty typical shemagh cut you can see it here, slightly BOTD too
4/2/2012 5:04:20 PM
Does anyone know where they have green and brown ones maybe?
4/2/2012 6:09:38 PM
xgo is comes in coyote which is a milk chocolate brown, otherwise check gray group, us cav, and supply capt for your standard shemaghs for popular colors.
4/2/2012 6:14:13 PM
cool thanks, yeah I'm looking for a darker green and brown one. I live in the South East with lots of pine forest ... everything is brown, green, and darker green lol
4/3/2012 7:28:14 AM
If you shop around the Internet you can find wholesalers where you can buy these for a few bucks each. You just have to buy a bunch of em, So if you have a few buddies you can get em way cheap.
4/3/2012 9:55:46 AM
Sportsmen Guide( I know) also has various colors of "veils" like these.
4/3/2012 5:17:18 PM
I live out near the desert. I use one all the time. Really keeps the sun from beating down on you. I like the XGO version. I may have to try one.
4/3/2012 7:13:17 PM
Nope pretty typical shemagh cut you can see it here
Liar! I didn't see a shemagh in that picture.
4/3/2012 9:52:23 PM
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
well I'm not sure what is a real afghan ones or which is not. Just most I see say it's an "afghan" one but are they really? I figured they just called them that to dictate where the idea came from.
well I'm not sure what is a real afghan ones or which is not. Just most I see say it's an "afghan" one but are they really? I figured they just called them that to dictate where the idea came from.
Shemaghs are Arab, not Afghan. They're made in Pakistan or China (at least those you buy in the AOR). Traditionally, red checked meant Jordanian / Bedouin, black checked meant Palestinian, and white was a sheikh (but this has never been hard and fast).
Some Afghans have adapted them into their ethnic headdress style (different ethnic groups have different head gear).
4/3/2012 10:10:09 PM
Originally Posted By ODA_564:
Shemaghs are Arab, not Afghan. They're made in Pakistan or China (at least those you buy in the AOR). Traditionally, red checked meant Jordanian / Bedouin, black checked meant Palestinian, and white was a sheikh (but this has never been hard and fast).
Some Afghans have adapted them into their ethnic headdress style (different ethnic groups have different head gear).
Originally Posted By MitchellTyner:
well I'm not sure what is a real afghan ones or which is not. Just most I see say it's an "afghan" one but are they really? I figured they just called them that to dictate where the idea came from.
well I'm not sure what is a real afghan ones or which is not. Just most I see say it's an "afghan" one but are they really? I figured they just called them that to dictate where the idea came from.
Shemaghs are Arab, not Afghan. They're made in Pakistan or China (at least those you buy in the AOR). Traditionally, red checked meant Jordanian / Bedouin, black checked meant Palestinian, and white was a sheikh (but this has never been hard and fast).
Some Afghans have adapted them into their ethnic headdress style (different ethnic groups have different head gear).
I understand, the sites I was looking at just advertised it as the Afghan Shemagh. I didn't know what the difference is in them or where they were from originally. Though I think I'm getting the blackhawk one from optics planet in the OD green with black checks.
