Foraging Bandanet

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Wouldn't it be a crying shame to come across a bush of delicious wild berries or a cluster of elusive morels, but have nothing to carry them home in?

Or even worse, what if you're out camping and unexpectedly have some mosquitos stop by for a drink?

We took one of our most popular products, the Foraging Bandana, and sewed on "Noseeum Mesh" Now this versatile bandanet transforms into a bug-proof head net, a convenient foraging bag for plants and mushrooms, a multi-purpose bag for collecting tinder, a make-shift pouch or pillow, or even keeping your beverages cool in the creek. And best of all it easily packs in a pocket, backpack, or pouch so you can always have it with you for some impromptu foraging or to fend off unwanted tiny guests. 🚫🦟

*PLEASE NOTE: Some of the photos feature prototypes, therefore color and style may slightly vary.

  • Lists the most common plants/fungus of North America, including their common and scientific names
  • Indicates the field uses of all 12 plants/fungi using part indicator icons on each plant illustration
  • Includes the ”5 Steps of Identifying Edible Plants” by Samuel Thayer and ”Rules and Ethics of Foraging” by Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen

PLANTS ILLUSTRATED

Arrowhead/Wapato (Maranta spp., Sagittaria spp.), Burdock (Arctium minus, Artium lappa), Prickly Pear Cactus (Opunita lindheimeri), Cattail (Typha latifolia), Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), Maple Tree (Acer spp.), Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor, Coriolus versicolor), Plantain (Plantago spp.), Stinging Nettle (Urtica chamaedryoides, U. dioica, U. urens), Wild Violet (Viola spp.), Willow Tree (Salix spp.), Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

SPECS

  • 21" x 21" - 3-sided sewn mesh open-top pocket
  • Sage-Grey .09/oz Micro Mesh, Polyester Bugnet Material
  • Made in the USA
  • Inspired by the original Bandanet created by Bens Backwoods
  • Foraging Bag - Tie one top corner to a belt loop (or Wazoo Cache Belt gear loop), leaving the bag easily accessible at waist level and allowing easy picking and packing
  • Bugnet - Made of special purpose "NoSeeUm Mesh" means that insects like mosquitoes or "no-see-ums" AKA biting midges, can't bite through. Simply put the Bandanet on your head to use in this way.
  • Tinder Pouch - Dustin discovered this one on a Pathfinder School survival course. All the Tulip Poplar inner bark was soaked through from days of rain, which was needed that night for starting a bow drill fire. The rule at the course is that you have to keep all of your gear with you at all times and are required to perform tasks all day. Throwing the Poplar bark in the Bandanet and then hanging it on the back of the backpack allowed the sun to penetrate through the mesh while allowing the moisture to evaporate. 
  • Net - Not only can you catch small aquatic creatures in it, but you can also keep them submerged and alive inside
  • Filtration - The tiny mesh can be used to pre-filter water of debris
  • Field Pillow - Stuff some clothes inside, tie closed. Poof! You have a pillow
  • River Fridge - Throw beverages in, tie to a branch, dangle in a river, and enjoy a chilled beverage
  • Dipnet - Not only can you catch small aquatic creatures in it, but you can also keep them submerged and alive inside.
  • Strainer - From herbal tea infusions and decoctions to leaching tannins from nuts
  • Critter Container - Snakes, insects, and even small mammals can be caught and kept inside

This is an original design by Wazoo in cooperation with Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen and Dr. Nicole Apelian.

We worked with these experts to choose plants based on the following criteria:

  • Abundance in the USA

  • Ease of Identification

  • Few or no poisonous look-alikes

  • Ability to represent on a bandana

  • Ease to process into its usable form  

Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen

Ph.D. chemist by day, rogue naturalist by night/weekends. Mark has become one of the most experienced foraging experts in North America. He's the creator of www.foragingtexas.com which is probably the most useful foraging resource available... and it's FREE!

Dr. Nicole Apelian

Dr. Nicole Apelian is a scientist, mother, educator, researcher, expeditionary leader, safari guide, herbalist, and traditional skills instructor. A leader in the field of transformative nature education, Nicole is excited to share her knowledge and expertise of nature connection, indigenous knowledge, natural wellness, and survival skills with the world. Learn more at NicoleApelian.com

Illustrations of Burdock, Nettle, and Prickly Pear Cactus copyright: Foraging and Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Food Cookbook. Made and printed in the USA!

The plant representations and denoted characteristics featured on this bandana are in no way intended to be a source of proper identification, use, or processing of plants. 

Wazoo Survival Gear LLC and all other mentioned parties are not responsible for any harm resulting from the act of harvesting or attempting to forage plants.

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10/14/2023
Anonymous
United States

Good Design

Solid idea and very multifunctional

JL
08/06/2023
Jesse L.
United States United States

Third bandananet

Three is two, two is one, one is none… picked up my third. Great gifts

A
07/23/2023
Anonymous
United States United States

Pricey. Good. Nice reference

I like the idea of it. I haven't used it to forage just yet. I wonder if it'll make a good patio salad spinner, too? Hmmm....

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07/17/2023
Rick
United States United States

An Excellent Addition and Edition!

I carry the regular Foraging bandana every single day. However, the Foraging Bandanet goes in my pack or pocket for plenty of summer adventures. Obviously, it's useful for foraging and as a mosquito net, but I've also used it for collecting bark for tinder, sea glass, and more. Gotta love an exponentially multi-functional piece of gear.

WAZOO Foraging Bandanet Review
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07/16/2023
Brandon T.
United States United States

Really great but....

Maybe a thin velcro/ magnet/ zipper strip to keep the bandana- net closed? Maybe that iteration failed prototyping haha!


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