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		carom on May 22, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Kite Plans I was thinking recently that kites could make great signaling mechanisms for backpackers. It would be relatively light in your pack and can get a location noticed if you got lost. I'll have to dig through this site for simple designs that are easy to keep up in the air.

TremendousJudge on May 22, 2019 | [–]

Sounds useful but in limited situations -- open fields (so no forests) and windy but not too windy

silentguy on May 24, 2019 | [–]

Helium balloon would be a better option. Release it with other end tied to your backpack.

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