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Lost in daytime with a safe place for a signal fire, what makes it easier to spot?

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  1. Keep it tiny so it won't be noticed
  2. Add green leaves or grass to make smoke
  3. Use only very dry wood so there's no smoke

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  1. Scout Life (Scouting America): Lost in the Woods! Now What? scoutlife.org/outdoors/1200/trail-tips-lost-in-the-woods Checked 2026-10-08.

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