Whistles and Horns
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How we choose: The best whistles and horns highlighted here were selected based on 8 reviews of 7 products. Our top picks are those that are readily-available in the United States and have received the highest overall ratings from reviewers.
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Vargo Titanium Emergency Whistle
(1 review)
Reviewed
by David Drake
Simple, effective, super lightweight and powerfully necessary, the Vargo Titanium Emergency Whistle is a tremendous asset and needs to be a supplement in every outdoor enthusiast's pocket.
Reasons to Buy
- Titanium construction
- Super lightweight at just 3g
- One-Piece Pea-less Design
- Reflective lanyard may come in handy
- Necessary gear - No Reason not to carry one.
- It retails for just $10.95 - You can't go wrong!
Reasons to Avoid
- Don't own one? That's your mistake!
Simple, effective, super lightweight and powerfully necessary, the Vargo Titanium Emergency Whistle is a tremendous asset and needs to be a supplement in every outdoor enthusiast's pocket. There comes a time when we all must realize that we are smaller than the sum of all things. Take, for example, the very unfortunate accident that could have ended dishearteningly worse to Aron Ralston and the basis for the movie, "127 Hours". I can't even imagine how brave this young man must have been. With that said, there are a number of mindful measures we must do to make the best of any situation and avoid dispiriting tragedy… Whether it's in your clothes pocket, a stuff sack, long-corded around your neck, emergency bag, ditty bag, pack pocket, etc.,...
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