{"product_id":"foraging-bandanet","title":"BandaNet Bug-Proof Bandana, Head Net and Foraging Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eWouldn'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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr even worse, what if you're out camping and unexpectedly have some mosquitos stop by for a drink?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe took one of our most popular products, the Foraging BandaNET and sewed on \"Noseeum Mesh\" Now this versatile \u003cem\u003ebandaNET\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003epocket, backpack, or pouch so you can always have it with you for some impromptu foraging or to fend off unwanted tiny guests. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*PLEASE NOTE: Some of the photos feature prototypes, therefore color and style may slightly vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFEATURED IN:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Foraging Bandana New York Times\" href=\"https:\/\/wazoogear.com\/blogs\/news\/feature-new-york-times\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/2395\/2461\/files\/2560px-The_New_York_Times_Logo_480x480.jpg?v=1689375817\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"219\" height=\"37\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFEATURES \u0026amp; SPECS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLists the most common plants\/fungus of North America, including their common and scientific names\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndicates the field uses of all 12 plants\/fungi using part indicator icons on each plant illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the ”5 Steps of Identifying Edible Plants” by Samuel Thayer and ”Rules and Ethics of Foraging” by Mark \"Merriwether\" Vorderbruggen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLANTS ILLUSTRATED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrowhead\/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)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPECS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e21\" x 21\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e3-sided sewn mesh open-top pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eDrawstring + Cinch Cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eSage-Grey .09\/oz Micro Mesh, Polyester Bugnet Material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eInspired by the original Bandanet created by Bens Backwoods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eUSES\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForaging Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Tie one top corner to a belt loop (or a belt gear loop), leaving the bag easily accessible at waist level and allowing easy picking and packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBugnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTinder Pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Not only can you catch small aquatic creatures in it, but you can also keep them submerged and alive inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- The tiny mesh can be used to pre-filter water of debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField Pillow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Stuff some clothes inside, tie closed. Poof! You have a pillow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiver Fridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Throw beverages in, tie to a branch, dangle in a river, and enjoy a chilled beverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDipnet \u003c\/strong\u003e- Not only can you catch small aquatic creatures in it, but you can also keep them submerged and alive inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrainer - From herbal tea infusions and decoctions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto leaching tannins from nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritter Container\u003c\/strong\u003e - Snakes, insects, and even small mammals can be caught and kept inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFORAGING EXPERTS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is an original design by Wazoo in cooperation with Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen and Dr. Nicole Apelian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe worked with these experts to choose plants based on the following criteria:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAbundance in the USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEase of Identification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFew or no poisonous look-alikes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAbility to represent on a bandana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEase to process into its usable form  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations of Burdock, Nettle, and Prickly Pear Cactus copyright: Foraging and Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Food Cookbook. Made and printed in the USA! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWazoo Survival Gear LLC, Wander Together Outfitters and all other mentioned parties are not responsible for any harm resulting from the act of harvesting or attempting to forage plants.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wazoo Gear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46322873958615,"sku":"NET-FO-NC","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/8961\/9415\/files\/bandanet-bug-proof-bandana-head-net-and-foraging-bag-2711747.jpg?v=1751593955","url":"https:\/\/www.wandertogetheroutfitters.com\/products\/foraging-bandanet","provider":"Wander Together Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}