Here's the Survival Whistle We All Should Put in Our Packs

This all-in-one survival whistle deserves a spot amongst your outdoor gear collection.

It's easy to forgot the smaller items when prepping and planning for a trip outdoors. But you don't want to forget: it's got to be safety first in any situation.

To help make sure you can be heard if you lose a buddy, misread your map, or something goes generally wrong, this 7-in-1 Survival Whistle might be the exact thing you need.

The is small and easy to travel with. Attached to a lanyard, you can secure it to your pack or around your neck.

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Along with the obvious live-saving capabilities of the whistle, this thing comes with a compass, thermometer, magnifying glass, mirror, small LED light, and a small storage compartment.

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If it's as inexpensive as this ($6.49, but less than $5 for Amazon Prime members) and so easy to pack away, there's no reason anyone should be heading into the woods alone without it.

Wise up, consider this Outdoor Survival Whistle a necessity, and add it to your collection of hunting, hiking, or backcountry supplies.

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