Emergency Whistle - Popcan Survival Whistle

Justin Telford of NaturalBushcraft shows us how to make an emergency whistle out of trash. Using an old pop-can and a knife he forms a whistle much like a football/referee's whistle. Lets face it, rubbish is scattered world-wild and if you were in a true survival situation this little handy tip could be crucial to you getting discovered and rescued.

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[thomas533]

I think this is a neat bar trick but not really a good "survival" tip. It would be far more useful to learn to whistle through your fingers. No tools necessary, no pop can necessary, it can be done in the cold (try doing this fine metal work in -10° weather while your fingers freeze to the metal).

[NaturalBushcraft]

I agree with you I think learning to whistle with your fingers is a very handy skill and would be important in a survival situation. But seeing as knowledge weighs nothing and trash is commonly found I would say this could be considered a handy skill if you were in a survival situation.

[JustinBushcraft]

I've been 'shown how' by loads of different people, and at 40 years old, I still can't whistle through my fingers lol. Like Ash says, what can it hurt to have the knowledge, it's just another way to do things (and a good one to show kids to peak their interest in bushcraft) :)

[NARUTOUZUMAKIME]

does the can dull out the scissors

[KARATELFORD]

well dad i really think u need to clean ur nail :)

[LockLoaded]

@NaturalBushcraft

Agreed. Nice trick IF you can find a can. Try this in an Australian National Park, especially in a wilderness area. Most people who bother to trek in these areas respect them enough to take their rubbish with them, not leave it for 'survivalists.' First rule in National Parks is take nothing but memories, leave nothing but footprints. Besides, any survivalist worth their salt takes a whistle every time as part of a basic survival kit, kept on their person at all times.

[Krynnr]

Excellent!! 5/5 Thanks for sharing

[TheRedHawk123]

Nice trick.

thanks for sharing

[whowantsabighug]

yeah but it rareley gets to minus 10 in south england

[Roboflux]

Nice little trick.