The Fox 40 Micro whistle is true to the Fox 40 tradition of innovative design and engineering excellence. Its ergonomic design has no pressure points, making it compact and easy to store. Easily attach it to life jackets, backpacks or clothing. Wet or dry, depend on Fox 40 for safety and durability.
International Whistle Code:
One Blast: “Where are you?”
Two Blasts: “Come to me.”
Three Blasts: “I need help.”
If you hear any of these signals, respond with one blast. Each blast should last 3 seconds.
– Fox 40
Fox 40 Micro Pealess Safety Whistle (comes in a wide range of colours)
Cost: Around CDN $5.00
A whistle is an essential piece of survival kit. You should always have one with you – on your keychain, backpack, or as a zipper pull – the Fox 40 Micro is so slender there’s really no excuse not to have one.
In a survival situation, a whistle allows you to draw attention to yourself with minimal effort. Using a whistle is far more effective and louder than shouting. A passive feature of the Fox 40 (and other plastic whistles as well) is that it’s made of plastic – so you don’t have to worry about your lips freezing to it in sub-zero temperatures vs. a metal one. A whistle also comes in handy in urban survival situations as well. Scaring off an attacker, drawing attention to a car accident, trapped in a disaster (manmade or natural), calling your dog, last minute referee to your kid’s soccer game…