We all know socks are a necessity when you're spending time in the wild. Depending on the time of year, your socks may be thin or thick. As long as they're durable and suit your needs, why not have multiple durable socks?! Of course, you can simplify your life with a pair of socks in other ways as well. We will show you how:

Obtain water
There are many ways you can get water if you know how to use your socks during an emergency. You could fill a sock with mud or wet clay and then wring out every drop of moisture into a cup. You can use your socks to sop up dew or water from inaccessible places such as tree trunks or rock cracks. And speaking of water, you can even improvise a water filter from a sock to remove sediments.

Improvise a carrying bag
You may have to use your socks during an emergency situation to transport things. It may seem like a poor substitute for a backpack, but it will work. You can use your socks to carry foods you manage to forage or other essentials. Tie the sock to your belt and you won’t have to worry about carrying the entire bag. This is a good solution when you have to explore the campsite area and you don’t have a spare backpack.

Warm your hands
In a cold environment, you can wear an extra pair of socks like mittens. It will help you prevent frostbites and restore critical dexterity to handle life-saving tools. If your gloves get wet or if you lose them, you can use your socks as a last resort. Making a fire with cold and wet hands is not easy. Your numb fingers need to get warm in order to properly use a fire starting tool.

Make a weapon
Stuff a sock with stones to create a rough outline and improvise a swinging club. This can be used for hunting or self-defense purposes. You can try clubbing small game if you don’t have any other hunting option. When I visited London in 2008 on a business trip I saw a bar fight that left me speechless. A guy filled his sock with a snooker ball and started hitting three guys that were harassing him. He did some serious damage before the bodyguards could stop him. As you can see, you can sue your socks during an emergency to defend yourself.

Socks are just one thing that can be repurposed in a multitude of ways. It's crazy to think that you can use a pair of socks to create a weapon and warm up your hands. In addition to the above ideas, there are several ways to utilize socks, especially if you have an extra pair to spare during an emergency situation.

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Have you tried any of the aforementioned sock tips? If you haven't now is the time — always be prepared!

Source: Preppers Will