Signal Whistle
Signal Whistles are used to provide an alert during an emergency situation such as an approaching problem or trouble. They are generally used when camping, trekking or hiking.
Signal Whistles come handy when someone is a distance away and you want to alert them. They provide a shrill sound which is audible over long distances and are very useful when you are not able to shout. They can also be used as a tool to order a group of people in a camp. Some signal whistles also come with other tools like a kinfe, compass, flashlight and led torch built-in as a single device.
A signal whistle is typically brighly colored so that it can be easily located even in dim light. This is useful especially when cmaping when not much light will be available in the night. They also usually come with a lanyard that can be used to wear it around the neck. Some of the signal whistles have led lights that can be used to read in the night. Some of them can also be used as dog whistles to train dogs using specific commands.
When you are buying a signal whistle, buy one that is a multi-purpose tool which can be easily slipped into the pocket. Multi-purpose signal whistles should not weigh much and also should be able to be operated using one hand.