EMERGENCY WHISTLE: A VITAL ITEM
A whistle is a must in any emergency kit. You should always be carrying one with you during outdoor activities like hiking or camping. In an emergency situation, it can get you help faster than technology. You can signal people up to one mile around you (depending on your physical environment and weather conditions).
A whistle blast is much louder than a human scream, and using it will save your voice, your energy and, in case of cold weather, your body heat.
Make sure every member of your family is carrying a whistle, attached to their backpack strap or around their neck (with a safety lanyard that will break-away if caught on something). In an emergency situation or on a hike, you or your loved ones will be able to call for help immediately.
Three strong blows of the whistle are known as an international distress call and will be recognized by rescue teams or experienced hikers. People around you will know that something is wrong.
How to select an emergency whistle:
Most emergency whistles are made of plastic or metal. If you buy a metal one, make sure you choose a good quality model that won’t rust. Plastic ones are light and can easily be found in bright colors. In cold or freezing temperatures, plastic is less likely to freeze on your lips.
Choose a whistle without a “pea,” (which is a small ball that makes the sound vibrate). Pea whistles are more prone to freezing in cold environments or failing when wet.
A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE EMERGENCY WHISTLES TO CONSIDER
The Fox 40 Micro®
Designed to be small and flat with no pressure points. Can be attached to anything - life jackets, clothing, backpacks, etc. No moving parts to freeze, jam or deteriorate. Will be heard above ambient noise, loud crowds, the roar of engines, breaking waves and thundering gale-force winds.
Vargo Titanium Emergency Whistle
Built with the strength and toughness of titanium. Titanium pealess design won’t break or fail where other whistles will. And because it weighs just 1/10th of an ounce it’s a great addition to any pack or emergency kit.
LuxoGear Emergency Whistles
Double tubes emergency whistle, high pitched powerful noise maker with dual sound chambers, can provide up to 120 decibel dB sound power, enough to be heard over a mile away. Cannot be overblown, works great as a signal whistle.
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