Emergency whistle

Purpose

Signal for help or mark position when voice won’t carry.

Used in kits

• Mountain Hiking First Aid Kit

  First Aid

• Severe Weather Home Shelter Kit

  Home Emergency

• Storm Chasing Support Kit

  Home Emergency

• Alaskan Float Trip Fishing Kit

  Fishing

• Fly Fishing Streamside Kit

  Fishing

• Ice Fishing Day Kit

  Fishing

• Offshore Boat Emergency Kit

  Boating & Paddling

• Kayak Day Trip Safety Kit

  Boating & Paddling

• Family Day Hike Kit

  Hiking & Backpacking

• Ultralight Overnight Backpacking Kit

  Hiking & Backpacking

• Search and Rescue Field Team Kit

  Professional & Field Ops

• Dog Hiking Safety Kit

  Pets & Animals

Alternatives

• Whistle built into a pack buckle— Always there; usually quieter than a dedicated whistle.

Maintenance notes

• Choose a pealess design — no cork ball to freeze or stick.

Buying considerations

• Attach it where you can reach it one-handed.
• Three blasts is the recognized distress signal.