Survival Whistle

Given normal weather condition and average lung power, how far can a good quality mountain whistle be heard from?

That depends also on the amount and type of vegetation. In heavy forest, I would say a maximum distance of 500 yards or even less. In very open areas, up to 1/4 mile.

2008-08-20 03:27:00 by Rich

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I was just in a Bass Pro shop for a survival whistle and one had a compass on it. I, then, grabbed a few more to test the whistle compass, and, they all gave a different directions when I held them all the same direction. What did I do wrong? What happened, please?

Well, look at where you were. You were inside a building surrounded by metal beams and electrical wiring. Electricity flowing through the wires also cause electromagnetic forces (high school physics).

All of these will affect a compasses' accuracy. It cannot effectively pick up the earth's magnetic fields with all these artificial magnetic forces around it.

Even outside, being near metal poles, etc., will throw a compass off. Out in the woods, any one of them should work just fine (unless your are on a magnetite ore body, then no compass will work right.)

2009-08-11 19:03:50 by Blueberrygal

Price: $3.99 $1.50

Waterproof match container and flint
Multifunction survival tool
Signal whistle

My daughter's class is putting a shoebox of stuff together, then will raffle it off. Maybe it will inspire others to do the same, given the recent stranded folks. Hoping the Dad is found soon. Anyway, can you think of any other items that may be included or did we cover it? Thanks!
Auto Survival Kit

1)4 Water bottles
2)Water proof matches, lighter, flashlight with extra batteries, candles
3)Small tool kit, utility knife or pocket knife
4)Rope and twine
5)Thermal blanket
6)4-6 energy bars, high calorie, crackers, granola bars, hard candy
7)Whistle
8)Compass
9)Flares
10)First aid kit
11)Container for water collection
12)Aspirin
13)Electrical tape
14)Ponchos/umbrella
15)Scissors
16)SOS sign
17)Heavy Work gloves
18)Extra socks
19)TP or tissues
20)Trash bags
21)Lip balm
That would keep us warm Kody!
Great ideas everyone! Thanks!!!!

Instead of a flashlight with batteries, one of those shake-up flashlights would be better since batteries tend to run out faster when it's cold.

2006-12-05 19:02:16 by Lily P

Price: $3.95 $1.00

6in1 Multi-purpose Design
Compass and thermomter(F)
Bright white LED light

My friend got this camper survival kit for her b-day. It was basically a water bottle with a flashlight, space blanket, whistle, and other stuff for camping in it. I really want one of these, because they make great gifts, and are just so cute!! does anyone know what they are called or where to buy them? Thank you so much!!!

Check the link below and see if this is what you are looking for. If not then check your local camping supply store. I.E. Bass Pro shops or you also could check ebay and do a search on survival kits.

2008-11-26 19:17:59 by fancy pants

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It comes with a little lens. Could the lens be too small to focus light and start a fire?

IF YOU'VE NEVER STARTED A FIRE OR HAVE NO IDEA. Do not give your opinion. Thank you.

You probably could but you would need dry tinder and (probably) no wind. The wind will dissipate heat.

The bigger the magnifying glass, the more sunlight you focus onto a spot. The amount of sunlight that you focus is a function of the square of the radius of the lens (π*r^2.)

If you want to be sure about starting a fire, carry a tinder box along with you. That way you will always know that dry tinder is available (since you supply it yourself.)

BTW: I like that hint about using a dark section of a newspaper!

2009-01-30 21:06:24 by Wolf Mike