Discover 3 things that you can use a small mirror for when surviving in the wild.
A good survival tool is one that can be used for multiple purposes - and a small mirror fits that description.
In this article, you will discover three tips on how to survive in the wild with a mirror.
It's difficult to start a fire with a mirror, but it's possible.
It's similar to starting a fire with a magnifying glass, but harder. You need direct sunlight. If it is cloudy, I wouldn’t even bother.
A knife is an extremely useful tool in a survival situation, but if you don’t have one, then you can repurpose your mirror.
You will have to break the mirror, then use the little shards as if it were broken glass.
The most common use for a mirror in a survival situation, and possibly the main reason you have it in the first place, is so you can signal for help.
To do this, you need to aim it in such a way that the sun hits it and reflects the beam to whatever you want to signal, such as a boat or a plane.
You'll need some practice, but it's not too difficult to learn.
Here’s a video to show you how:
A mirror is an important part of any survival kit as it has a variety of uses and apart from the things mentioned above, you can also use it as a mirror!
It will allow you to look in places that you otherwise would not be able to see, which can be very useful for medical reasons and hygiene.
If you want to learn more on how to survive in the wild check out the ‘Evasive and Wilderness Techniques’ training manual.
Safe training!
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Sam Fury is the creator and owner of the Survival Fitness Plan.
He has had a passion for martial arts and outdoor pursuits since he was a young boy growing up in Australia.
As a young adult he joined the military and studied outdoor leadership in college. After that, to further his skills, Sam started traveling to learn from the best in the world in various fields related to the Survival Fitness Plan including various martial arts in China, SE Asia and Brazil, Parkour in Singapore, Surf Life Saving in Australia, and others.
These days, he still enjoys learning new things, traveling and sharing what he has learned via the Survival Fitness Plan.
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