Foraging BandaNet
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Foraging BandaNet
Features, Specs & Uses
Features
Mesh Storage Pocket – 3-sided sewn mesh with an open-top pocket for storing or straining foraged materials.
Secure Drawstring Closure – Integrated drawstring with cinch cord for quick closure and secure carrying.
Edible Plant Guide – Lists 12 of the most common edible plants and fungi of North America, with both common and scientific names.
Field-Ready Icons – Each illustration includes part-indicator icons to show which sections of the plant are safe and useful.
Expert Knowledge Included – Features the “5 Steps of Identifying Edible Plants” by Samuel Thayer and the “Rules and Ethics of Foraging” by Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen
Educational & Practical – Doubles as a functional bandana while serving as a pocket guide to wild edibles.
Plants Illustrated
- Arrowhead / Wapato (Maranta spp., Sagittaria spp.)
- Burdock (Arctium minus, A. lappa)
- Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia lindheimeri)
- Cattail (Typha latifolia)
- Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
- Maple (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 (Salix spp.)
- Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
*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.
Specs
- Dimensions – 21” x 21” Square
- Materials – 100% Cotton with polyester bug netting
- Weight – 0.9 oz micro mesh
- Inspired by the original Bandanet design created by Ben’s Backwoods
- Made in the USA
Uses
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
Strainer - From herbal tea infusions and decoctions to leaching tannins from nuts
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Your Go-To Foraging Partner
Forage smarter, not harder with the Foraging BandaNET. Designed with a handy micro mesh pocket and our field-guide bandana, we've made it easy to identify, collect, and carry your wild harvest.
It combines style, utility, and survival knowledge. Ideal for foragers and nature lovers alike, it’s an eco-friendly companion that's wearable and packable.
the foraging experts
Consulting with foraging experts on design of the Foraging Bandana was of the utmost importance to us. We chose to work with Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen and Dr. Nicole Apelian, two expert foragers and now friends of Wazoo.
We worked with these experts to choose the wild edibles to feature based on the following criteria: 1. abundance in North America, 2. ease of identification, 3. few or no poisonous look-a-likes, 4. ability to represent on a bandana, and 5. ease to process into its usable form. With their help, we narrowed down our list to the 12 plants and fungi featured.
The Foraging Bandana is an original design by Wazoo Gear.
Dr. Nicole Apelian
Dr. Nicole Apelian is an herbalist, author, biologist, anthropologist, wilderness skills instructor, survival skills consultant, keynote speaker, and survival TV celebrity.
Following an unexpected diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 2000, Nicole applied her scientific research skills towards her own personal wellness. She focuses on holistic wellness, which includes nature connection, gratitude, diet, and herbal remedies.
Learn more at NicoleApelian.com
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!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Foraging Bandana, and how is it different from the Foraging Bandana?
The Foraging BandaNET takes our popular Foraging Bandana and upgrades it with a sewn-in “Noseeum Mesh.”
This transforms it into a multi-use outdoor tool, doubling as a foraging bag, bug-proof head net, tinder pouch, or even a makeshift cooler bag.
How can I use the Foraging BandaNET while foraging?
The BandaNET works as a lightweight mesh bag for collecting mushrooms, plants, or tinder without crushing your finds. The breathable mesh also helps items dry out as you hike, making it a perfect field companion for foragers of all levels.
Can the Foraging BandaNET be used as insect protection?
Yes! The sewn-in Noseeum Mesh lets you quickly transform the BandaNET into a bug-proof head net, keeping mosquitoes and other biting insects at bay when you’re out in the woods or around camp.
Is the Foraging BandaNET lightweight and easy to carry?
Absolutely. The BandaNET™ is ultra-packable, folding down small enough to fit in a pocket, pouch, or backpack. It’s designed for EDC enthusiasts, hikers, campers, and survivalists who want versatile gear without extra bulk.