TRAVEL TIP OF THE DAY - 20 REASONS TO PACK A SCARF - 3.7.2017 TRAVEL TIPS

Our top 20 reason why you should take a scarf when you travel!

You will find a scarf in our top travel essentials and in our packing tips.  There are so many reasons to pack one! 

You might not realize that on top of using a scarf as an actual scarf there are so many other ways to use one when you are traveling.  Here are out top 20......

1. Blanket on a plane - a plane can get really chilly especially on long overseas flights so its nice to have an extra layer of warmth
2. Cover up in a church, cathedral, or holy place - many places of worship or holy places require you to cover your arms and legs to below the knee.  
3. Added warmth on a chilly night - use it as a shawl to stay warm when the sun sets
4. Stand in for a beach towel 
5. Picnic blanket
6. Protection from the sun 
7. Wet it and wrap it around your head to cool your body
8. Roll it for a makeshift pillow - whether on a plane, in a car, or delayed at an airport, it will make a nice pillow
9. In the case of an emergency it can be used as a tourniquet
10. Instant Bag - knot each corner then tie the 2 knots on each side together  
    
11. Sling for your arm - if you injure your arm
12. Protection against sand, dust, and wind
13. Head cover for protection or religious reasons
14. Table cloth 
15. Baby sling
16. Pillow case - lay over your pillow in a hotel so you don't come in contact with the pillow
17. Seat cover - in case you encounter a dirty seat
18. Bathing suite cover up
19. Privacy - let's say you have to use the bathroom and there is no door, have someone hold up the scarf
20. Towel - of course this works best if the material is right

We prefer a cotton or pashmina type scarf.  Your travel destination should determine what type of scarf you pack.  If you are going someplace warm then consider a cotton or silk scarf.  Cooler places should be a heavier cotton, cashmere, or wool blend. Our preferred size is a shawl type scarf usually 59X59.   A good scarf for men is the Shemagh Tactical. This is the scarf directly pictures on the right.