Best camping signal whistles according to redditors

• Light: Streamlight Nano
  
  
• Lighter: Maratac Split Pea Peanut
  
  
• Multitool/Knife: Victorinox Classic Alox
  
  
• Pen: True Utility TelePen
  
  
• Whistle: True Utility Micro Whistle
  
  Some other things you may find interesting:
  
  IN1 Multitool phone case
  
  KeyDisk
  
  Fisher Bullet Pen
  
  Killzone 348
  
  Gerber Dime
  
  Rike Hummingbird
  
  

I've become quite paranoid after making sure I only read the creepy reddit stories, I love them too much but I digress....But I actually bought a whistle to keep handy when I'm out by myself. I call it a murder whistle jokingly but I hope I never have to use it. It comes with two so I gave the second to my close friend who lives by herself. Emergency whistle in case you decide it would be handy, it hooks on your key chain and it won't rust. And I've been given serious flack about this, which is fucked up, but if you have an iPhone just share your location with someone you're close to who cares about your well being. Better safe than sorry! FYI I live in downtown Seattle and am a 31/F who likes to think she is tough.

>Idk maybe I overreacted but I just didn’t want to go in the same direction as that man

That's good, no overreaction.

>I really just want to ignore them.

If I was in a crowded place I would absolutely ignore them, or say something short and direct ("Not interested," "Leave me alone," "No," "Step back.") If they accelerated, I would shout ("I SAID, LEAVE ME THE FUCK ALONE.") And unlike another commenter, I think "I have a boyfriend" is all wrong; you don't owe explanations. You never owe an explanation.

A self defense class would be excellent; in addition to whatever physical skills, it will build your confidence and instincts.

Until then, even carrying something as simple as a whistle might be a good first step to helping you feel more prepared. I got this pair recently and like it.

And presumably malls have security? I would figure out where it's located and save the number on my phone, if you haven't already. You could even use it as a response, if needed: Dial and announce, "I am calling security right now."

>“you mean protect yourself from some men, not all men,” or “it’s just harmless flirting.”

Don't listen to these people. Listen to your discomfort. Listen to your anger. Listen to your primal instinct to keep yourself safe.

Washington is a disaster and they need our help. Consider sending an aid package to our security and intelligence counterparts affected by the catastrophe of 2016.

Nitecore nws10

Titanium, $20. Here's a better depiction of the size:

https://i.imgur.com/5akWwrx.jpg

Multipurpose waterproof match case. I prefer this case because it's not much bigger than other waterproof cases, but has other stuff built into it. I put waterproof matches in it along with the striker strip from the package. The whistle is good for signaling. The other functions are marginal, so I supplement them with the actual things, which consist of a signal mirror, lensatic compass, and emergency fire starter.

A stove and solid fuel. I was pretty impressed with this particular one when I received it. It's stainless steel, well constructed, and you can store four fuel tabs inside of it.

A multitool and a fixed-blade knife. I don't have either of these specific models, but they seem pretty decent.

A folding shovel. These are good for burying waste, helping a car gain traction in the winter, etc.

A self-adhesive bandage. This is a three-pack. The single one cost $4 locally. Buy this one and leave the other two in your medicine cabinet. Wrap the remaining one around a piece of cardboard and put it in your emergency pack.

Disposable antibacterial wipes.

Antimicrobial silver gel. Like Neosporin, but better. Stays on a wound for multiple days without covering, and the colloidal silver is a strong antimicrobial agent. See the oligodynamic effect.

Dust masks. This is for a 50-pack, but for half the price, you only get 10 at a local store. These help prevent you from spreading germs if you're sick, and keep you from inhaling macroscopic particles if you're in a dusty/dirty area.

QuikClot sponge bandage. This helps to stop bleeding from major injuries. Along with an Israeli battle dressing you have two great ways to help stem major bleeding, separately or combined.

Local anesthetic for stings. Good for numbing injuries other than stings, too.

Sterile pads, 4” x 4”.

Sunscreen.

Cigarette-adapter power inverter. Good for charging small electronics.

Hand warmers.

Work gloves and watchcap.

All of the following are probably best bought in stores or scrounged up around the house:

Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, all with obvious uses.

Aspirin, for heart attacks and pain, ibuprofen for pain, anti-histamine for allergic reactions, and Imodium or off-brand equivalent for diarrhea. I can't stress having Imodium enough. Having cramps and shits can render you unable to do anything for long periods of time, even more so than other ailments.

A disposable razor can be used to shave to keep up appearances, or to shave the area around a wound for better bandaging.

Maxi pads and tampons can be used as intended as well as to prevent bleeding from wounds.

Toilet paper. Wrap it around a piece of cardboard to save space.

Bandanas or an old shirt can be used to make a sling, protect yourself from the sun, filter macroscopic particles out of water, filter dirty/dusty air, etc.

Hot chocolate with caffeine added can be used to help stay alert.

Lighters are a must-have to start a fire.

I also have a Ziploc bag containing about ten cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly. They're great firestarters.

Cash. Keep various bills and coins in an amount that you think is suitable for emergencies.

Maps. Carry folding maps of your area, state, and surrounding states.

I think that covers everything that I have. There's a lot of redundancy, but it all fits in my bag, so I'm happy with it. I'm definitely interested in hearing thoughts as to what can be added or changed.

Gorruck 34L GR2 Coyote Tan - a good bag, heavy, uncomfortable, probably give it to my grandchildren in like 50 years

Flip Flops - generic things

Bigblue 28W solar charger - very good, can charge my battery up during the day if i leave it in the sun which I've never really done honestly

Jakemy hardware tools - seamed useful? i've never needed this

Army glove shells - i thought i used these a lot and were indistructable but now that i think of it, i don't use them that often and are probably pretty cheaply made.

Sharpie, pen, all weather notebook - probably should switch over to a fisher space pen...

Straws - these are probably already broken.

Whistle - really really really loud

Fire-striker, matches, lighter - i'm not sure i have enough ways to start a fire

Fresnel lens - ok, now i have enough

LED flashlight - i used to go running in the middle of the night with this flashlight, its tiny

LED flashlight - this isn't the one i have but looks kinda similar? i don't remember where i got mine

Earbuds - generic cheap earbuds

Leatherman Surge - given to me by my wife for passing the bar. thanks wife!

First Aide kit - i put mine together from stuff i've stolen from friends houses whenever i go over and use the bathroom

playing cards - these look very similar to the ones i have, they are plastic so they won't get rained on

glasses/ sunglasses - i have really bad vision

personal hygiene kit - aahhhh dry shaving

Sawyer Mini / syringe, collapsible canteen (dirty), heavy duty straw - i've never used this

collapsible canteen (clean) - i've never used this either

sewing kit - i've used this a lot

ID tags - i guess if i get blown up they'll know my blood type?

garbage bag - for when my pockets are full

elastic bands - i use these when packing to keep rolled socks and things from falling apart

Salt - i have nooooo idea why i have this

cooking grate - i'm not going to hold meat over a fire with a stick like some sort of caveman

heavy duty ziplock bag - in case my mapcase breaks and other reasons

rip-patch - leftover from when i needed a pack because i bought a crummy cheap inflatable sleeping pad.

Army Fleece Beanie - i always keep this at the top of my pack

4 Bungie Cords - not the one i use but similar. to make a field-expedient shelter

Trowel - for disposal of biological wastes

Lensatic compass - because GPS should only be a backup

Pocketboy 130 folding saw - i have a bigger one for yardwork, this small one is really great

Tent stakes - for tent staking

Ravpower 26800 Battery - use this all the time can fast chage my stuff

Battery Battery holder, cables, wall charger - all fits togehter like glove!

Army Poncho - wear it, make a tent out of it etc

Microfiber towel - not the one i use but similar. i mainly use this for when the kids accidentally fall in a lake like they tend to do for some reason

Down Jacket - cheap chinese knockoff... i feel bad for not buying american

Wet weather top - not sure this is worth the space/weight

Wet Weather bottom - not sure if this is worth the weight/space

Silkweights - PJs! and warmth

Jungle Blanket - this is a lot better than the army's woobie. lighter and warmer

Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet - again, gift from wife. she wanted me to chop things and be more manly, generally. now i come home with parts of wildlife for her to cook

Map of New England - or, how i stopped worrying and love dismounted land navigation

PT belt - keeps me safe in all situations

Compression straps - i don't like lashing things to the outside but i guess i can if i wanted to

Fork and Spoon - stole these from the kitchen. i'll probably be replacing this soon with something titanium.

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EDIT: i just priced it out: $1,585.08 total

Newbie to MTB but highly experience backpacker. Similar scenarios, limited access to medical evac. I've come to only carry the following as it contains everything you frequently need and nothing you think you need:

• Leukotape (better than moleskin; tough; stretches; waterproof adhesive; breathable so your skin doesn't macerate like under duct tape)
  
• Band-aids for minor scrapes
  
• Alcohol pads or alcohol disinfectant liquid soap (better: tincture of iodine since it can aid sticking adhesives)
  
• Tweezer (thorns, needles, splinters, ticks)
  
• Swiss Army knife classic (small and lightweight; highly useful features)
  
• Sterile gauze pads
  
• Chap stick (surprisingly useful)
  
• Dr. Bronner's biodegradable soap in old Visine dropper bottle
  
• oxycodone or Vicodin
  
• Ibuprofen
  
• Anti-diarrhea pills (mostly for week+ treks, probably not applicable for MTB)
  
  All this fits in a mini-ziplock baggie the size of your palm. You can also add pealess whistles if you break a bone and need to alert passerby's. And always carry a LED keychain light and/or charged cell phone.

A survival whistle/mirror. My Tiny Turtles and I go hiking quite a bit, and I think this would be a prudent item to have with us when we go.

Not the person you asked but thought I would help out :) https://www.amazon.com/TI-EDC-Emergency-Survival-Keychain-Titanium/dp/B07RXSQHMF/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?dchild=1&keywords=rape+whistle&qid=1574476533&sr=8-17 stay safe.

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If so either This or This
If not someone else can win

Fuck that, I'd just have bought ~85 of these for the price of the HiPoint: https://www.amazon.com/TruePower-40-0455-Aluminum-Emergency-Survival/dp/B00AR4SCI6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511880903&sr=8-3&keywords=RAPE+WHISTLE+REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

I bought a few JetScream whistles for people this year.

Bought my brother a wire saw last year. He went camping last winter and his axe broke, said the saw worked awesome! That's a small, cheap enough item for a stocking.

Snaplights or flashlights/batteries would be good

You should try one of these out, but it’s loud enough to hurt your own ears:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007FUZ2W4/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_V-VfAbNP7MYY6

I'm giving you US links just to let you know what I'm talking about but you shouldn't have any trouble finding them elsewhere.

• Dry Bags - Very handy to have along and it wouldn't hurt to have more than one. I keep one stocked and ready to go at all times.
  
• Onyx PFD - PFD that wears like a belt and stays out of the way until you need it.
  
• Waterproof Phone Pouch - Cheap and handy
  
• First Aid Kit - I keep one in my dry bags but have never had to use it. You never know though.
  
• Survival Whistle - Because you never know.
  
• Cooler - If it's a long outing I like to have a soft cooler that I can strap down.
  
• Headlamp - Just another one of those you never know items that takes up hardly any space in a dry bag. Alternatively you could get a bunch of those cheap LED bracelets.
  
• Water Bottle - I swear the Gatorade squeeze bottle is the best water bottle ever made. I always have one with me when I'm paddling.

This one is $1 shipped. A few ounces at most, I haven't bothered to weigh it.

http://www.amazon.com/SE-Whistle-5---1-Compass/dp/B002OEKU0A/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1381256304&sr=8-7&keywords=whistle

I keep it on my neck. The compass is usable (re-verified every trip) for a quick peek to check a quick heading. Esp if you keep your main one with the map in a safer place. I would never try orienteering with it.

I keep some matches (and a handroll cig or two) in the waterproof container. The mirror and flint are useless.

Its smart to have a whistle (and maybe some other very basic stuff) on your person. If you walk off to take a piss and get turned around or fall you can signal to your hiking partner(s).

IF you hike solo, or groups off-trail, you really need a better & complete set of signal/survival gear on your person.

These are relatively inexpensive, but cool to have items:

Long Handled grill basket

Collapsible solar light

personal water filter

Haul and hang kitchen organizer

Daypack There's nothing special about this particular one, but every car camper needs a daypack for hiking.

Battery pack for charging small electronics

Weatherproof matches

Hiker's Emergency whistle

Mosquito head net

Hydration bladder

Collapsible water jug

Condiment squeeze bottles (for more efficient cooler packing)

JetScream Whistle

Your liink won't work for me, so not sure if these are the same, but I have a couple of these that I keep on my keychain and the wife's. They are loud and slim, perfect for that purpose. I also picked up a few of the Storms for camping or any sort of outdoor family activities - they are definitely louder, MUCH louder actually... the slim ones do the job if you put some force behind the blow, but the storms would wake the dead with just a casual breath. That said, the Storm is much bulkier and not something I'd be able to keep in my pocket all day. My intent is to have everyone (kids especially) wear them around the neck on any big outings like Disney or any outdoors event like camping etc.

I was doing a little looking around and saw this model which looks pretty slim and good for keychain carry. Or if I wanted to pay more than twice as much, this model looked even slimmer and lighter.

I mentioned a folding shovel. I was planning to use the Mylar blankets as mini tarps, but I really don't see the use of a tarp in my situation. As for communication I have a red cross radio, a cell phone, a whistle, and I'm planning on getting a personal locator beacon. I was planning on using a Datexx crank generator, in addition to the Mophie powerstaion XL, but I'm thinking of getting a radio that has a built in solar panel/crank generator.

Most important thing for kids on the trails is get them all a whistle.

Amazon in bulk 8.99 for 12 count or 75 cents a piece.

As another poster said get some training in. Part of it should be the buddy system and whistles. The whistles are great. Three short bursts, wait a bit then again. You can do this literally all day while yelling you will go hoarse quickly.

Part of your check system is to be medical. It will be on the permission slips for legal reasons. but MAKE SURE to meet with the parents all individually or by phone, every single one and ask them specifically, Is your child allergic to anything? Do they take medication? Do they have asthma? Seriously. There are parents that just space out on the fact that their kid is going on a TEN DAY HIKE, and they have one EPEE pen. That's great. What if you are two days from a pick up site? (Say a solid 10 to 12 hours of a kid having an allergic reaction) Epee pens do not save your life. They postpone the reaction until the medics / paramedics / doctors can deal with you. They are short term solutions. Have these discussions with the kids too.

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Survival Whistle for our honeymoon trip to Glacier

Thanks for the contest!

And a whistle

HEIMDALL Safety Whistle with Lanyard (2 Pack) for Boating Camping Hiking Hunting Emergency Survival Rescue Signaling https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0L5BUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_49ADDb7MZH4VJ

https://www.amazon.com/Original-HyperWhistle-Instructors-Protection-Emergency/dp/B01MUGZE9A

They're both things you can get at just about any sporting goods store. The one I got my friend was a Nitecore, you can find it here on Amazon.

If you want to go for economy, here's a combo magnesium fire starter and compass with a whistle. If you prefer, you can get a magnesium fire starter separately, they don't cost much.

Nobody who's going to be travelling off the beaten path anywhere should ever be without either of these things.

Aside from my actual keys...

Whistle

USB Stick

Multi-Tool

I used to have a flashlight but it was cheap and doesn't work anymore.

A little something for special telemarketers who won't take a hint: the Storm

No trail advice, but please remember to be safe. You won't have phone service in the park for the most part. Let someone at least know your intended destination trail and time, if not actually letting them follow your travels as much as possible via GPS on a trail app or Google. GPS drains your battery faster, but if it at least gets a couple pings out to someone and you take a portable battery charger with you as backup you'll be that much safer.

AAA ain't coming to rescue you, so gas up and do a safety check on your car and have an emergency kit packed before leaving: https://www.ready.gov/car

By the way, if there's even a chance it's gonna rain in JP, I'm sorry, but don't go in. Flash floods can and have killed people in JT.
https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/safety.htm

Also take whatever personal protection you'd carry in the city, but remember firearms aren't allowed in the park.

One of the best all-around safety items you can take is the loudest whistle you can buy. Something like this will scare 2 and 4 legged predators as well as help with search and rescue: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001H8FJIW

And here's how to signal for help using a whistle: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/2d/b6/e2/2db6e21ada026a6cc17f7c22139b0603.jpg

Always carry a good survival flaslight either with you or in your car that has an SOS, beacon, or strobe function built in, and take it on the trail even if you are heading out at 7am. Every person who's ever broken an ankle/got lost and spent the night missing started out during the day. Here are a few examples: https://survivorsfortress.com/10-best-survival-flashlights/

Have fun in the park, but again be safe!

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A bottle of this https://www.soylent.com/product/drink/ which I usually end up drinking.

A small bag of these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009L4VF28/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and I usually end up eating 3-4 of them 10 minutes before I land.

Yellow lens prescription sunglasses to switch to when clouds get heavy

Lot of stuff that I hope I never use:

An Inreach http://www.cabelas.com/product/DeLorme-InReach-Explorer-Satellite-Communicator-with-Navigation/1926518.uts?productVariantId=4039506&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=04052766&rid=20&gclid=CjwKCAjw3rfOBRBJEiwAam-GsKtsg5u-ch9G5ZCvazBt-k0IJKdDFfIuATcalF66r3rdYvPKvUlY4RoCZE4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

A SOLO escape bivvy sack https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0075ZS096/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

A whistle https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Q17CQY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

A signal mirror

A handheld aviation radio

A compass

A flip phone with spare battery

About eight pounds of rain and cold weather gear.

Misc survival gear.

For that price you won't be getting ultralight on the big 3: backpack, sleeping bag, and tent. Unfortunately those are the largest, heaviest, and most difficult to go light weight on a budget. The majority of the other items are pretty good UL gear. You can, for example, get a lighter titanium stove. It'll save you about 2oz and double the cost. Eventually the 2oz there and a few more oz here and there on a number of pieces of gear really add up so you may want to swap it out as you upgrade your gear over time. But for right now one in the price/weight range I suggested is really good ultra light weight bang for your buck.

1. Alice Backpack $35 -- Watch some youtube videos on how to strap your tent/sleeping bag/sleeping pad to the pack safely and securely. Alternatively buy a used backpack off Craigslist for dirt cheap. This is the third thing I'd upgrade, once you have a lighter/smaller sleeping bag and tent.
   
2. Slumberjack 40 degree sleeping bag $98 -- Upgrade to down-filled rather than synthetic if you can, also make sure it's temperature appropriate for your trips. This is the first place I'd personally choose to upgrade.
   
3. Coleman Sundome $36 -- Any name brand dome tent is great for beginners. I picked a 2-person since you don't seem to know what you're doing (not an insult) I assume you'll be bringing a buddy! This is the 2nd thing I'd personally choose to upgrade to something that compacts down small enough to fit inside my backpack.
   
4. MSR Pocket Rocket butane stove $32 -- Not the greatest or the absolute lightest, but one of the more popular light weight stoves. A can of fuel is $5 at Wal-Mart or pretty much any sporting goods store.
   
5. Primus Litech 10oz kettle $25-- From this kit you really just want the pot and lid. You can leave the pan at home. According to the ad it is big enough to hold the 230g sized butane cannister previously mentioned. I suggest either eating things that require no cooking or just boiling water like any number of Mountain House or alternative meals available in the sporting goods section of Wal-Mart or any sporting goods store.
   
6. Stansport Back Packing Pad $10 -- One of the simplest items to upgrade, but "nicer" ones are $30-100+.
   
7. Titanium Spork $9 -- The only cookware you'll need for most those backpacking freeze-dried meals where you just add hot water and eat out of the pouch.
   
8. 4-pack of ponchos $4 -- These are stupid small and light. They're shit quality and rip easy so they're mostly one time use.. but at $1/ea you can pack one per day, who cares? Nice rain gear is hella expensive.
   
9. Base Layer -- If you don't already own it, buy some polyester/spandex "athletic" under-shirts and pants. They're stupid light, wick away your sweat, and add lots of warmth per ounce and cubic inch of pack space. I picked up a random set from Ross yesterday (bottoms and short sleeve top) for $20 combined. Generally speaking, avoid cotton for all clothing.
   
10. Rip-Stop/hiking/tactical pants $40/pair -- I can't pick these out for you because sizing/style preference, but the fairly cheap ones are about that price per pair.
    
11. AMK First Aid Kit $23 -- This is likely way more than you need and you could probably put together a decent one in a zip-loc baggy with stuff you have around the house. Don't forget to add any prescriptions you have or anything for special needs (allergies).
    
12. Survival Whistle $6 -- You can find cheaper ones at Wal-Mart maybe...
    
13. Signal Mirror $8 -- A woman's "compact" makeup mirror could get you this for free
    
14. Aquamira water treatment drops $14 -- You may also prefer iodine tablets or a filter. You can get a basic Sawyer filter from Wal-Mart for about $25.
    
    That totals out at $365 and covers most of your bases of things you'll need to buy. Most everything else is going to be like soap, toothbrush, etc. which I'm assuming you already have. I really like the HikeLight 3-day camping checklist. You won't be able to get most (any?) of the gear on this list at your price range, but just make sure you have a comparable replacement. Yours will likely just be bigger and/or heavier than their suggested ones. http://hikelight.com/gearlist.html
    
    Happy backpacking!