The Shemagh an item I always like to carry in my kit.

Medical Uses- cravat/sling, compression bandage, makeshift tourniquet, splint wrap.

Pre-Water filter

Foraging bag

Pot holder

Head protection

Signal flag tied to a stick

Dust mask

Cooling cloth

Self defense tool with a rock tied in the corner, locks, holds and strikes.

https://www.survivalsuppliesaustralia.com.au/Desert-Shemagh-Scarf?b7=z1

(Always purchase a woven version not a printed)