In an Australian bush survival situation, signalling for rescue is one of the most important things you can do — and a whistle carries further than a shout, works when your voice is gone, and does not drain battery. The Survival Whistle combines five essential signalling and navigation tools in a single compact device that attaches to a pack, sits in a pocket, or clips to gear: whistle, torch, mirror, compass, and magnifying glass. Everything that helps you signal, navigate, and start a fire if you are lost and waiting for rescue.

In Australia, getting lost in remote bush, scrub, or desert is a realistic risk for hikers, campers, four-wheel drivers, and anyone spending time off established tracks. Read our survival first aid guide for anyone lost in Australia — the Survival Whistle covers several of the signalling essentials described in that guide.

• Loud whistle — carries further than a shout, works without batteries A whistle is the most reliable signalling tool in a survival situation — it carries significantly further than a voice, works when you are exhausted or injured, requires no batteries, and can be heard through dense bush. Three short blasts is the universal distress signal. The whistle does not require line-of-sight between you and the rescuers — sound travels around obstacles that would block visual signals.
• Signal mirror — reflects sunlight to aircraft and distant observers A signal mirror is one of the most effective long-range signalling tools available — reflected sunlight can be seen by aircraft and observers kilometres away in clear Australian conditions. The mirror in this device allows directional signalling toward a search aircraft or distant observer when sound alone may not be sufficient to attract attention.
• Compass and torch — navigation and visibility in low-light conditions The integrated compass allows basic directional navigation when you need to make a decision about which direction to travel or where to shelter. The torch provides a light source for signalling at night and for managing first aid or camp tasks in darkness. Five tools that would otherwise require five separate items — consolidated into a single device that weighs almost nothing. Read our guide to building a hiking first aid kit for remote Australia — the survival whistle is one of the signalling items recommended for any remote day pack.
• Compact, lightweight, clips to pack or gear Small enough for a pocket, backpack strap, keyring, or life jacket. Designed for everyday carry without bulk — the kind of item that is always with you when you need it, rather than left in the car or the tent. Suited to bushwalkers, hikers, campers, boaters, four-wheel drivers, and families on remote road trips. Ships from Dubbo, NSW within 2 business days.