Originally Posted By: TeacherRO
...would a tiny bike type flasher (or your headlamp set on strobe) be a good way for searchers to find you?

Are we talking on the open ocean? Or do you mean hiking?

If you want to get the LED bike light, be sure to compare what you get with other brands. Some cheap no-name rear bike lights I have are noticeably less bright than name brand ones, like Cateye.