this thing is perfect. This is my 3rd one... not because they're poor quality, but b/c I have them tied to bug-out-bags, rucks, body armor, etc... so I am NEVER without one. This thing is obviously a Shemagh... but also a pillow, sun shade, pressure dressing, sling/turnequet cravat, table/picnic cloth, towel, filter... etc MOST of those things were what I used it for in Afghanistan. I love it. I almost would refuse run up to the loading ramp of a CH-47 in the dessert without it!