What does a signal mirror let you do?

Flash sunlight to attract rescuers.

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  1. Boil water for drinking
  2. Start a fire without matches
  3. Flash sunlight to attract rescuers ✔

Why: A signal mirror uses reflected sunlight to attract the attention of search teams.

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Answer: Flash sunlight to attract rescuers. A signal mirror uses reflected sunlight to attract the attention of search teams.

  1. Scouting America: Wilderness Survival www.scouting.org/merit-badges/wilderness-survival
    Demonstrate how to use a signal mirror.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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