Signal mirrors

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Signal mirrors

Postby Moondog55 » Mon 15 Nov, 2021 3:00 pm

I've decided it's time to replace the old scratched piece of mirrored plastic.
I need some advice on the best available mirror with sighting device and wondering if the very expensive glass ones really are a better tool to carry?
While I doubt I'll ever need to use one I know that if I get into trouble it will be very serious trouble indeed.
However there is a huge difference in cost between this small one
https://www.aussiestormshop.com.au/NATO ... nal-Mirror
and the big American made glass unit
https://www.survivalsuppliesaustralia.c ... rror-3-x-5
Usually tho you get what you pay for
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Re: Signal mirrors

Postby bernieq » Mon 15 Nov, 2021 5:16 pm

I have an ACR signal mirror https://www.acrartex.com/products/hot-s ... al-mirror/

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It's yours, if you want it. It came with a PLB. I'm not likely to use it. It has a few scratches from rattling around in storage - still works, though.

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Re: Signal mirrors

Postby Moondog55 » Mon 15 Nov, 2021 5:18 pm

I'll take it but I'm still interested in peoples advice.
I'd probably keep mine in the PLB pouch too.
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Re: Signal mirrors

Postby RonK » Tue 16 Nov, 2021 7:06 am

Just use an old CD or DVD.
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Re: Signal mirrors

Postby wander » Tue 16 Nov, 2021 8:14 am

I use a mirror compass. A device with triple duty, compass, mirror to put on sunscreen and a signal mirror.

An older version of something like this.

https://www.suunto.com/en-au/Products/Compasses/Suunto-MC-2-Global1/Suunto-MC-2-G-Mirror-Compass/
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Re: Signal mirrors

Postby Biggles » Tue 16 Nov, 2021 2:13 pm

A $6 silvered mirror from Coghlans, available at Anaconda (among many other places), is all you will need.
This exotic-looking mirror, with an added lanyard and clip, is actually from my landscape photography kit; it is used to sight the spirit levels on the front of the ballhead when I cannot physically move in front of the tripod to do so. As above, by Coghlans, $6.00. Other bits from my trinket box (and it's a BIG trinket box...). The PLB is always affixed to my pack, in which the mirror also resides. Sorted.
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Re: Signal mirrors

Postby Moondog55 » Tue 16 Nov, 2021 3:26 pm

I used to have a really good glass mirror in my first-aid kit. Very handy when looking for nasties when solo.
It would do if I could find it.
The idea of using an old CD or DVD is a good idea for the car, I'll make sure I add one to each cars glove box
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Re: Signal mirrors

Postby legend » Wed 17 Nov, 2021 9:03 am

I use the mirror in my compass. It was very handy in really thick scrub. I would sight a tree or similar with it, then send a party member to it, then the rest would follow.
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