Emergency whistle

If you are trapped, lost or injured, shouting soon wears out your voice. A whistle carries much further and takes far less effort. Rescuers hear it through rubble, wind and noise.

This whistle has no ball inside. A pea can stick, freeze or swell when wet. A pea-less design works the same in rain, frost or dust. It is loud enough to hear from a long way off in open terrain.

Use a clear signal so people know it is a call for help, not a game. Six blasts a minute is the international distress signal in the mountains. Three blasts is also widely recognised.

Why it’s in the kit

After a building collapse, people are often found because rescuers can hear them. A whistle can keep signalling long after your voice gives out. It weighs almost nothing and costs little.

Storage & maintenance

No maintenance is needed. Attach it to your go-bag or keys so it is always within reach. Rinse it with water if it gets dirty.