Whistles

[Benner]

Inspired by American Lockpicker's giveaway http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,8516.0.html I have decided that a whistle would be a good investment for me to make as I am often out in the sticks with groups of children from work who have epilepsy and sometimes it is necessary to call for other staff for support.

So does anyone know of any good whistles that are loud, able to be put on my keys and very importantly, of a strong construction?  The strength is an important factor as I work with challenging behaviour where I can often be hit and kicked and I don't want to be out somewhere where I need the whistle only to find that it has been broken in an incident earlier that day.

Many thanks all

Ben

[I'm Still Bison]

 I suppose there's newere,flashier fancier whistles on the market,but years ago,I put a good old Acme Thunderer on the keyrings of both Mrs Bison and my daughter.
http://acmewhistles.co.uk/xcart/home.php?cat=1

[Benner]

Those seem to be pretty solid.  One thing though, I think I'd prefer to have something flatter (unless there is a model there that I missed) so that it will ride slightly better in my pocket on my keys.

[Grant Lamontagne]

FOX 40 Micro:



Dirt cheap, available anywhere, comes in a two pack and audible for miles and miles and miles! 

Oh yeah... and I haven't been able to break one during "regular" use yet.

Def

[Benner]

That looks like a good option. Nice an pocketable and looks sturdy too.

[Gareth]

I have one of these, sorry but I can't for the life of me remember the name.  Most outdoor shops will stock it though.  Robust as heck and come in a nice range of colours.



Though as you can see the colour does wear a bit. 

[Grant Lamontagne]

There's a similar one with a survival capsule available from EDCDepot.com.  Marc also carries the FOX 40 line... or at least some of them.

Def

[Leatherman123]

The best whistle, IMO, is the Ultimate Survival Technologies Jet Scream whistle! I have a few Fox whistles, and I think that this is the loudest by far!

[Benner]

The best whistle, IMO, is the Ultimate Survival Technologies Jet Scream whistle! I have a few Fox whistles, and I think that this is the loudest by far!

When I did a google search that one seemed the most readily available over here.  Anyone else carried one of those? 

LM123 if it got kicked in my pocket would it be in one piece afterwards?

[Leatherman123]

I'd say so..it's pretty damn tough... I have one on the boat, and while docking the boat one time, my 235 lb self stepped on it and it was fine! 

[Benner]

I'd say so..it's pretty damn tough... I have one on the boat, and while docking the boat one time, my 235 lb self stepped on it and it was fine! 

That may be an option then.

Those Fox 40's look good to.

[Gadget Guy]

Ben, none better than this one for the $$$. I have several of them. 


http://www.ultimatesurvival.com/product_view.cfm?product_line_ID=159

[Gareth]

My only worry is that they look quite bulky for key-chain carry.

[Benner]

Ben, none better than this one for the $$$. I have several of them. 


http://www.ultimatesurvival.com/product_view.cfm?product_line_ID=159

They certainly seem like a good option.  

[Gadget Guy]

Ben, here is a really nice titanium one:

http://www.uniquetitanium.com/

I haven't bought one yet, but the price is really good and I know a few guys that love them.