The Solas approved and NATO issued Acme Slimline Tornado 636 Survival Whistle, a high quality yet compact survival whistle, is a perfect solution to the necessity for a loud, dependable signal whistle in an emergency situation.

The Acme Slimline Tornado 636 Survival Whistle is both loud and compact with no moving parts to break or seize up in cold weather. This British made signal whistle is used in Best Glide ASE Military and Government Survival Kits and is commonly used by survivalists, aviators, mariners and sports enthusiasts.

The purpose of the signal whistle is a simple one. It is to draw attention to yourself, and your situation, so that you can get help. The shrill sound from a survival whistle, or signal whistle, travels much farther than yelling, takes less energy, and works even if your injuries keep you from making noise by other methods. If a searcher cannot pinpoint your location, (s)he cannot help you. Every survival situation requires a signal whistle. Even if you don't purchase this Survival Whistle, we highly suggest a survival or emergency whistle for every kit or excursion.

The Acme Slimline Tornado 636 Survival Whistle features include: Lanyard attachment SOLAS approved for marine safety In use by NATO and U.S. Government Forces Comes in black or high visibility orange, green, pink, or yellow

Size: 0.75" x 2"

Stock #SN1351B, O, Y, G, or P 

More about the Acme Slimline Tornado 636 Survival Whistle The compact Survival Whistle is a loud, long distance signal device suitable for alerting help. A survival whistle is a necessary item for adventurers and is added security for families while hiking, camping, boating or just enjoying the outdoors. Made in England, the Acme Slimline Tornado 636 Survival Whistle is NATO Issue and SOLAS approved. Your survival whistle is one of the most useful emergency signaling devices available. It calls attention to your situation with little effort. Yelling drains your energy, cannot be heard from very far and cannot be sustained for very long. Use your survival whistle during or to avoid an emergency. However, your compact survival whistle is not a toy. People will likely respond to assist you. Some examples of use are:

1. Stranded, marooned or otherwise in need of rescue;
2. Medical emergency or disoriented in the woods; and
3. If in doubt, whistle. By nature, people wish to help.

Basic emergency whistle signals are as follows:

• SOS - 3 short blasts, 3 long blasts then 3 short blasts
• Help Needed - 6 quick blasts Message
• Understood - 3 quick blasts