Lifesystems Aluminium Mountain Whistle With Key-Ring attachment For The Outdoors, Camping And Hiking

This is the first metal-bodied whistle I've used, having had plastic ones up to now. It is well made, lightweight and with a very effective sound when blown. The attached split ring makes it easily attachable to whatever bit of kit you feel happiest with: mine goes on the key clip inside my rucksack lid. So, a great product at a good price, and delivery was very prompt too. But I'll leave you with a possibly apocryphal warning about the guy who had his whistle hanging from a loop outside his clothing, in winter, and got it frozen to his lips when he used it... Like I say, probably a rural myth.

Taking its architecture from industrial design, this whistle should remain as ubiquitous and iconic as the iPod. Its elegant aluminium curves are complimented with parabolas and straight lines, and its features are definitely designed around the mantra that "form follows function". A powerful design statement indeed. As rugged as a 1940s brick, this whistle will survive a nuclear holocaust, and show nothing more than the odd scratch or piece of charred varnish. The whole whistle was originally a single cylinder of what I believe was an alloy of magnesium and aluminium, lathed down and machined using a CNC. Finally receiving a coating of protective lacquer. A process that creates an inherently near indestructible item. The shrill created is only made when flow rate is above 40% maximum, but is more than powerful to alert even those mountain rescuers who are the hardest of hearing. The tone created has its home at the higher end of the piano, and is more resonant than an American bull horn (or the much despised vuvuzela). As indispensable to the hiker as the firesteel, as loud as a foghorn, as reliable as Old Faithful, and as indestructible as an ingot of titanium.

There's not much you can really say about whistles. It does in fact whistle, I suppose that's good for you to know. I wouldn't advise blowing it indoors, I did just to try it out anear cared the crap out of everyone in the house. It's a tad loud! But that's the point is it not? But yes, cool thing to have around for sure! Awesome little buy!

Every household should have one, it’s a must… It’s fantastic for alerting my good lady to the fact my pint glass is empty! I just imagine myself on ‘police stop’ giving a breathalyser text and give this baby a smooth yet strong blow and hey presto the good lady arrives. Given not always smiling, but she’s there!! AMAZING... My advice to all males, get one of these… they are fantastic for calling your good lady, silencing the kids and alerting the do to your whereabouts. To all you singles should you ever think your going to get raped by a crocka heffer pig you can blow this baby to let everyone in the area know that a) you had a few too many b) you pulled a munter c) you are severely regretting said decision! Well it gets a big thumbs up from me!!

I bought this whistle as well as pack of two Trespass whistles from Amazon. This Life Systems Whistle is way way louder - it actually makes my ears ring after using - and is much much easier to blow - important factors in an emergency situation. According to the packaging this whistle emits at 108 dB At 6.2cm x 1.1cm it is slight bigger than expected but I think this size make it especially easy to blow. The whistle appears robust with a good strong key chain. Unlike the Trespass whistles, there is no storage compartment for matches etc. It is just a no frills whistle with no moving parts to go wrong. Of course, being made of aluminium, this whistle will not float but decent plastic whistles seem hard to find - unless anyone knows different? It is worth carrying a few of these in the car, attached to jackets etc. as an emergency can arise anywhere. I also carry a signal mirror which can signal an emergency situation over a greater distance than a whistle - assuming the sun is out of course! Once you have bought your whistle, just make sure you know how to use it. Six blasts on a whistle repeated every minute is the internationally recognised distress call, and 3 blasts repeated every minute is the recognised reply. Keep blowing until you are rescued. Also remember that blowing a whistle is much easier and louder than screaming or shouting!

THE PRODUCT ITSELF IS VERY TINNY , CERTAINLY NOT MUCH MORE THAN A CHILDS TOY , WELL YES IT DOES MAKE A REASONABLY LOUD WHISTLE BUT I WAS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING MUCH MORE SUBSTANCIAL TO TRY TO CONTROL MY GERMAN SHEPHERD WHEN SHE IS ON THE RUN AFTER THE DEER ON THE MOUNTAINS UP HERE IN SUTHERLAND . WILL GIVE THIS A TRY FOR A WEEK OR SO , BUT I REALLY DONT THINK IT WILL LAST MUCH LONGER . I KNOW THE PERFECT SOLUTION IS A SHEPHERDS WHISTLE BUT NOMATTER HOW MUCH I TRY I CANNOT MAKE MUCH MORE THAN A WHISPER !!! ANYONE ANY TIPS ? OH DELIVERY ON THIS WHISTLE WAS AS GOOD AS IT GETS . XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UPDATE ::: MAY 6TH , WELL I HAVE BEEN USING THIS NEARLY EVERY DAY AND & I TAKE BACK ALL THE NEGATIVE COMMENTS , ITS GOOD AND LOAD WHEN NEEDED AND DOES THE JOB , ESPECIALY FOR THE PRICE , I WILL RECOMMEND !!!! HOPE THE MAKERS FORGIVE ME .

Bought a few of these for my family as 'personal alarms' - they're cheap and light enough that every coat/bag etc can have one on them permanently. They're very light, and definitely loud enough. They're a little bit bigger than I wanted - I wanted my partner (and family) to be able to put these inconspicuously on coat zips, handbags etc, but they're a little bit too big for that. Build quality is fine - I wouldn't expect the anodizing/finish to last long in a handbag or on your keys. There's a plastic insert inside, which I'd prefer if it it was one piece aluminium construction, but it's fine for the price. - You can't choose what colour you get, so take that into consideration when buying. Bought for £2.20ish.

Bought these on a number of occasions for myself - they hang on the zipper on all my coats and jackets - and family. The sound of a whistle carries much further than your voice for far less effort, if you were ever to get into difficulty on a country walk, or felt threatened in the town, three sharp blasts on these will bring anyone nearby to you. It’s a no brainer having these considering the price. Oh, and they’re pretty loud, and no moving parts - water and freeze proof.

Bon produit petit et pratique

Gute Pfeife.! Matrerial und erste Performance top! Kam Gott sei Dank noch nicht zum Einsatz

We hebben ruim een jaar een "ouderwets" trilfluitje gebruikt dat goed werkte om onze hond terug te roepen zodra hij een grotere afstand van ons had tijdens vrijlopen. Dit fluitje hebben we verloren en nu deze gekocht gezien zijn smalle vorm. Het is geen trilfluit maar zijn zeer verrast dat onze hond hier echt meteen op reageert als er wordt gefloten (en dat hoeft niet hard te zijn). Zeer tevreden, niet de goedkoopste maar werkt voor ons uitstekend. Kunnen deze fluit aanbevelen.

it says that the item is aluminum alloy but what is an acrylic one, and the sound of it is not even loud at all. The reason why I bought this is because of the good reviews but maybe I am just the unlucky one who ever packed my order did not look properly what they were sending compared to my order.

Molto leggero, quasi non si sente nello zaino o al collo, ma il suono è forte e ben udibile anche a distanza. Ottimo come parte del kit di emergenza in montagna o per trekking. ⠀ Costruzione solida in metallo, senza parti mobili che si possano rompere. Una piccola spesa, ma molto utile in situazioni critiche.