The Best Scout Whistle

November 8, 2005 By Clarke Green

Some means of signaling help is part of the ten essentials of camping and whistles are an inexpensive, effective choice. What’s the best Scout whistle? The Storm Whistle is the loudest whistle in the world; 75% louder than your average whistle. I haven’t tested the claim that it can be heard fifty feet under water, but I believe it.

I used one of these to signal a canoes that were separated from our group a half a mile or more away and out of sight. They heard the signal clearly.

Ear splittingly loud (cover your ears) and highly recommended. Available at Campmor or Amazon

About Clarke Green

Clarke has worked with thousands of Scouts and Scouters as a director at his local Scout Camp (Camp Horseshoe), and as a Scoutmaster for 30 years. He is the recipient of a number of awards recognizing his service to Scouting, including the B.S.A.’s Silver Beaver, District Award of Merit, and is a Vigil Honor member of Octoraro Lodge 22. He is author of the blog and podcast at Scoutmastercg.com, The Scouting Journey, and Thoughts on Scouting. An avid outdoorsman and amateur actor, he lives in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania with his wife Teddi.