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#22375 - 12/07/03 05:40 PM Glass or Plastic???
Dan-e-boy Offline
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Registered: 11/22/03
Posts: 52
Loc: Pennsylvania
Which is the best material for a signal mirror?? Should I buy glass or the plastic/polycarbionate style??? Then once purchased what is the best way to protect the mirror in a kit (especially glass ???)
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#22376 - 12/08/03 12:59 AM Re: Glass or Plastic???
Comanche7 Offline
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Registered: 07/04/02
Posts: 436
Loc: Florida
Hi Dan-e-boy,

Welcome to ETS. <img src="images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

By using the drop down menu selection in the yellow ETS banner above and selecting "Gear & Equipment" you can find a virtual treasure trove of great reviews on just about everything survival equipment related, including signal mirrors.

Look for

Reflections of Light in the SIGNALING GROUP of Doug's gear review.

HTH

Regards,
Comanche7


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#22377 - 12/08/03 12:13 PM Re: Glass or Plastic???
garrett Offline
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Registered: 03/07/03
Posts: 249
Loc: North Carolina
Personally, I would chose glass. The reason being is that it is more scratch resistant than plastic. I have had both and if you dont find some sort of case for a plastic mirror, it will scratch esialy from being bounced around inside a case. If you buy a good signal mirror, it should come with some sort of case. The other thing you can do is find some thin foam or packing material and use duct tape to make yourself a case for your mirror.

I have used the cheapo metal ones as well and they always seem to bend to easily and then I have problems aiming them.

Just my two cents,

Garrett
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