Whistles for LIFE  Tri-Power Whistle

$8.95

This Tri-Power Whistle is an essential piece of safety equipment to have on you during outdoor activities.

Color: Neon Green
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Features

  • 1 main chamber with a waterproof pea, creates a loud 120-decibel staccato sound critical for being heard above the roar of wind and emergency vehicles
  • 2 secondary chambers create separate omnidirectional high-pitched sounds
  • Universal locking safety clip
  • Hands-free mouth grip
  • Sure-grip ridges for wet, cold or gloved hands

Made in USA.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Hiking

Backpacking

Material(s)

ABS plastic

Dimensions

2.76 x 1.38 inches

Reviews
142 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

Ratings Snapshot

Product Rating

65 out of 77 (84%) reviewers recommend this product

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
Loud
Patches
4 years ago
Received free product
I got lost and my phone had no service . It was getting late and I was getting anxious. Last resort I had was to blow this whistle. A jeep who was mudding heard the whistle and followed the sound. I was found.
Patches
102 people found this review helpful

Most Helpful Critical Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars
these are HUGE
CoachG
7 years ago
Received free product
This whistle actually works really well, and it's red, so it is easy to find. My one negative is that it's very big! It is at least twice the size of a normal whistle, almost as if it is a giant toy whistle. I know why it is that size, but it would have been good to actually know the size before making the purchase.
CoachG
39 people found this review helpful
Jill Blackstone
Los Angeles, CA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

well, it works...!

9 years ago

Total impulse buy at the check-out line and since I live in an urban environment I didn't think anyone would appreciate me giving it a good solid blow to test it out, but fortunately a friend thought that was a brilliant idea and scared the wits out of me. So I can tell you, it works. Car alarms are white noise to people now, so I keep this on my key chain when I'm walking. You never know. And those metal whistles were driving me crazy, this is much better and lighter.

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Patches
Lady Lake FL
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Loud

4 years ago

I got lost and my phone had no service . It was getting late and I was getting anxious. Last resort I had was to blow this whistle. A jeep who was mudding heard the whistle and followed the sound. I was found.

Age:45–54
Yes , I recommend this product

Ease of Use

Difficult to useVery easy to use
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Terrance Gallagher
Shelton, CT
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Whistles May Keep Friends Alive

8 years ago

I've given these out to a couple of friends, and so far none of them have died, so it must be the whistles.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Pyrexa
Fort Worth TX
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Scars Bear

7 years ago

After doing all the stuff you're supposed to do like waving your arm and speaking loudly a bear just off the trail was not budging to let us by. Then I remembered the whistle hanging off my pack and gave three loud blasts. He got the message and left the area.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Pete
Panhandle, Florida
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Good, cheap addition to hiking safety

3 years ago

Years ago, I read that every hiker should carry a whistle. If lost, it’s much easier to whistle frequently than yell, and can be used to signal as well. This whistle has some serious range. Without using my strongest breath, it was seriously loud and piercing. I also tried dunking it in water and it still works. It’s clipped onto my pack now.

Age:55–64
Yes , I recommend this product

Ease of Use

Difficult to useVery easy to use
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Poge66
West Bloomfield Township, MI, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

great to find lost kids in crowded areas

8 years ago

Easy to use. Almost as loud as storm whistles with much less effort. Give to grandkids to use if they run off and get lost or out of sight. Also a good deterrent if you feel in danger for any reason. Attracts attention and scares off the bad guys.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Tim
Minneapolis/Tucson
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

drives the dogs crazy

3 years ago

I can't imagine that this is not loud and sturdy enough for any purpose. I'm 71, hike and backpack solo in northern MN, so it is for emergencies and first line of defense for bears, but I also carry Counter Assault. If you can't get a long, loud blast out this whistle you need to exchange it or see your doctor.

Age:65–74
Yes , I recommend this product

Ease of Use

Difficult to useVery easy to use
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topROPEgumby
Broomfield, CO
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Large, and in charge

5 years ago

Lawd... This thing is big! I also must add... it is incredibly, REMARKABLY LOUD. do yourself a favor, and dont blow full bore on this bad-boy in the house. The cats are still traumatized! But for a rescue whistle, loud is what you want. only 4 stars cuz its bigger than i thought.

Yes , I recommend this product
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LMSClimbs
Denver, CO
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

LOUD! And Effective

8 years ago

They definitely won't be leaving you in the water or anywhere else once you blow on this whistle! Best one I've used for kayaking, may buy another one for backcountry skiing when winter comes.

Yes , I recommend this product
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sam3364
Michigan, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Wow!

9 years ago

This is LOUD!!!!! Must have on a hike for those emergencies

Yes , I recommend this product
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