Survival Whistles

Why carry a survival whistle?

If you take a fall, get lost or injure yourself, your voice doesn't carry far and tires quickly. A survival whistle lets out a piercing sound that can be heard hundreds of metres away, even in the wind - it helps you signal your position and alert rescuers while saving your energy. Tiny and battery-free, it weighs next to nothing but could save your life: it's a basic essential for hiking safety.

Power and effectiveness

A good safety whistle produces a sharp, piercing sound with minimal breath. Pea-less models avoid freezing up and still work when wet - a real advantage in the mountains and in poor weather. The international distress signal (three repeated blasts) is recognised everywhere, so it's worth memorising. Sound power is the key factor for being heard from a distance: an effective whistle carries its alert far beyond the reach of a shout, helping you warn others or call for help in an emergency.

Light, practical and always within reach

Keep your whistle within easy reach - clipped to your rucksack strap, attached to a jacket zip or worn around your neck. Some come built into a bag strap or buckle. Light and tough, usually made from technical plastic or metal, it takes up virtually no space. A single breath is all it takes to use, with no skill required. You can carry it on every outing without a second thought, until the day it really counts.

Get properly equipped

The whistle pairs perfectly with a knife, a first aid kit and a survival blanket as part of your safety kit. You'll find it all in our hiking accessories and equipment range.