Lisa and John's Eighteen
Fabulous
Uses for a Sarong

Lisa's Fabulous Uses for a Sarong

Lisa MacIver, Massachusetts, Oregon, the World

I always carry a sarong when I travel. I got mine in Malaysia for a few dollars some years ago. Here are actual uses to which this sarong has been put.

1. Skirt

Either wrapped, knotted and pleated in front, or wrapped twice and tied. I sometimes sleep in it. Or put it on in the morning to go out and have tea before showering.

 

2. Towel

Works great as it packs small and dries quickly. (Used for two weeks trekking in Nepal.)

 

3. Shower curtain

Use clothesline to make a rod. (Aswan, Egypt)

 

4. Beach mat

5. Tote bag

Fold into a cylinder and tie. I did this in England when I wanted to leave some things at a hotel while making a day trip. It's not great.

6. Sheet

Perfect for hot climates.

7. Pillowcase

Wrap up spare clothes to make the pillow.

8. Bathroom-privacy

If some of the group hold the ends up. The rest stop on the felucca trip (on Nile) was an open area with gawking locals.

 

9. Sun shade

Create shade on a hot day by attaching to available supports. Again, on the felucca.

 

10. Curtain

To keep sun out of a window, and also for lower bunks in dorms for darkness and privacy. Again, the clothesline makes a reasonable rod.

 

11. Blanket

For overnight bus trips--especially in Malaysia where they over air condition. Also, can wrap around shoulders for warmth. This is hard while carrying a rucksack, though some seem to manage.

 

12. Laundry bag

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13. Parachute

Roll two corners in each hand and hold tight.

 

14. Sail

Beats rowing 900 miles to land.

15. Escape rope

Vines aren't always handy.

 

16. Balloon

Requires hot air.

17. Capture net

If you get really hungry.

 

18. Cape

When you need one to blend in.