The TOPS Emergency Signal Mirror is a durable dog-tag sized double sided signaling device. These signal mirrors from TOPS Knives are American made, hard chrome finished metal mirrors with two highly reflective sides. Small enough to have everyone in the family wear one around their neck, they fit easily into a wallet or Bug out Bag. 5 Signal Mirrors, comes with one small ball chain just like the Troops wear, Great insurance for all outdoor activities, from Hiking, Biking, Rafting, Camping, Climbing or doing what comes naturally. You can wear one all the time, one each for the kids, and another for your wife or buddy. If there is ever a chance you could find yourself lost, a mirror like this is a vital item to help those searching for you, find your location. Just look through the hole in the middle of the mirror, find the target you want to see the reflection and turn the mirror slightly forward and backward repeatedly to “shine” the mirror. Included: 5 signal mirrors 1 ball chain Dimensions: 2.25″ x 1.13″ Weight: 0.4 oz ea Why Use a Signal Mirror? Signal mirrors have unmatched effectiveness for search and rescue operations because of how simple and inexpensive they are. A Navy Search and Rescue helicopter pilot listed a signal mirror as the best gear to signal for rescue. They described the signal mirror as cheap, never runs out of batteries, works extremely well on sunny days, and is still effective on overcast days. In their experience, a signal mirror “WILL get the attention of a pilot/boat” in an emergency. The US Coast Guard Auxiliary recommends “the first item we recommend you attaching to your PFD is a signal mirror”, highlighting the importance of a mirror for rescue operations.
