Emergency Whistles for Backpacking and Hiking
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at
10:39 am
Here are some good options for emergency whistles.
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LOL my bad, but taking sporks from Taco Bell may increase our prices on tacos!
I have one of the emergency 5 in 1 tools that I keep in my pocket. It has a decent whistle, waterproof match container w/ 20 strike anywhere matches, a cheap compass (it does point north, though, with decent accuracy – checked it multiple times) a small signal mirror that seems mostly useless, and a striker bar for the matches which is basically worthless. It’s a bit bulky, but low cost … having some dry matches and some sort of a functional compass seems beneficial.
Good practical topic.
I can’t wait to get outside! Our snow is almost gone and it is time to put away the snowshoes.
My friend has one of those. The only thing that worries me is that if you lose it, you lose 5 things instead of one.
Yep … a risk. In an emergency, the lanyard can be placed around you neck, which gives you near 100% retention. Also, it’s a backup … always have extra firemaking stuff, a ‘real’ compass, etc … I could use an extra whistle, though. Never carried them until one of my friends turned an ankle badly way out on the mid state trail (PA) … miles from nowhere … he managed to limp back to civilization, but made a point … now, I don’t leave home without.
jason, let me advise you not to put anything around your neck while on the bush, choking hazzard.
i use a whistle with a compass, a magnifing glass, a termometer, it weighs less than an ounce and is attached to a retractable id hook (i can send you a video if you want), cheers
Hey Jason, great video, Whistles are good but you should also have a signal mirror. If you have a broken rib or punctured lung your not going to be whistling. Also signal mirrors can shine a lot farther than you can hear a mirror. I have a Rei whistle I got for around $4, its pretty loud and lightweight.
Hey Jason, I just bought some of the going gear little whistles that attach to a life jacket. But even with the instructions, I can’t figure out how to attach them to let’s say a zipper. If you had a spare moment and could demonstrate that in a video that would really be helpful. Maybe I’m dense, I just can’t figure it out.
Did you see the diagram I put in the video? That should clear it up. If not, just email Marshall–he’s an awesome guy and will be able to explain it.
Hey Jason, thanks for making a vid on this subject. I used a Fox 40 whistle for the longest time, but they are not very popular anymore. I wonder why because they are light, and very loud. Fox 40 is still my favorite whistle. Thanks.
Mike, london, On
Similar to the ACR, an AMK Howler badged Fox Mini. Adertized to louder db’s than any other I found.
I use the Storm All-Weather Safety Whistle. I first used it when I was diving, but I have now integrated it into my pack. It weighs 0.88 oz., but it has a big frame. The manufacture claims it is the loudest on the market. What I really like about it is that it will work even under water. Yes I tried it.
I was surprised also to not see the fox 40 for mini fox 40. Compaired to the ones jason was previewing the fox would have shattered his ear drums in that little room. I still havent heard a louder whistle in my life other than the fox 40
Hey army ranger10, I never got a chance to propperly thank you. I learned how to make penny stoves from you. I have build about 200 penny stoves since December for my friends and family. I use them routinely to cook some of my meals and stuff. Thanks a lot for the vid you posted a while back. I even made a griddle vid that will be posted soon. Thanks again. Mike, London, On
That song sucks. Can’t you play anything else?
Sorry, I only know how play that song and J. S. Bach’s Fugue in g-minor. I just didn’t think Bach was appropriate for this video.
An important topic. The Classic Fox 40 is my favourite.
Good video. I also consider a headlamp with a strobe setting to be a vital emergency signaling device. I know of at least one hiker who was rescued when a passing plane saw his strobe flashing at night, prompting the pilot to radio in the location to SAR. The guy was stranded with a broken ankle and was rescued at dawn the following morning. Good stuff to know!
I use a metal whistle I got on sale . It is made by Columbia.
It’s pretty loud.
You do realize that the thin metal of a whistle heats up to body temp. quite quickly right? If you’re wearing at least one layer over it I find it doesnt matter.
I totaly agree…the fox 40 is the loudest whistle out there.
I use a cheapo irish penny whistle (another hobbie). Nothing beats hearing the hills echoing a good irish jig or reel. For an emergency whistle, I can pull the fipple block off, and use the whistle without the tube. Because it’s also a musical instrument, the fipple is precision, and it VERY loud. It weigh’s in at 1.17 oz, so it’s not UL, but provide some entertainment, also. Cost: US $10.00.
Nice tip Beretta! Never thought of it!
i use fox 40 cause it sounds 3 different frequencies at once.