Okay, have we ever finally decided on the best whistle for survival applications?

I have read that the Fox 40 is hard to hear in a wooded area , although I have also read that younger ears say it is louder because they can hear the higher frequencies.

Just a quick search and at least 4 whistles claim to be the loudest

Fox 40, either the classic or Sonik
Jetscream
Acme T2000
Storm Whistle

If you carry them all and use them all in a survival situation, the last one used is the loudest since it you got rescued, right?

Or the old fallback: "The loudest one is the one you have."

Hi Mike,

It is not as loud as my Fox40 Micro, however it works as a compromise for me. I never used to EDC a whistle or a blade of any sorts in urban/office settings (only a keys, a photon and a Res-Q-Me previously). The SAK classic with whistle fixed both of those issues without adding any real bulk.

It seems cheap enough that if you get it and don't like it I am sure you could find a non-EDC home for it somewhere in your life.

1) Compass Lanyard
2) Multiple Zipper pulls (not quite one on every jacket)
3) Separate Lanyard with a few other essentials (ie: firesteel)

All Fox40's.

A FOX 40 Micro on my EDC keychain, which strangely enough doesn't have any room for keys (I carry a SECOND keyring for those!)

You can find some testing of whistles here:

http://sgtmikessurvivaltips.blogspot.com/

Adam

This thread just got me to thinking. I've now added a Fox40 to my pocket kit...much more stealthy in my pocket than mixed in with my wad of keys or on a zipper pull.

Same here, I carry two keyrings, one of which has keys, the other with various items including Fox 40 Micro.

OIMO,

Thanks for the info on the SAK Whistle Knife, I am thinking I will receive one on Fathers Day (I just have to order it, pay for it and pick it up; the kids will do the wrapping and presenting).

Adam, Thanks for the link to Sgt. Mike's site, good information.

Mike