Emergency Whistle 122 dB Triple-Tonal Emergency Signal (Floating) | Lifesystems Hurricane

The Lifesystems Hurricane is a triple-tonal emergency whistle that produces up to 122 dB, one of the loudest signaling whistles available, and floats on water for use in marine and aquatic environments. Weighing just 0.53 oz and built to work in storms and heavy rain, it is an essential piece of emergency gear for hikers, boaters, and anyone who wants a reliable, weatherproof way to call for help when a voice will not carry.

Hand-picked by our gear specialists as a genuine safety upgrade, the Hurricane pairs extreme volume with three distinct tonalities that cut through wind and ambient noise more effectively than a single-pitch whistle. It ships with a neck lanyard and a fastening clip, so it stays within reach on a pack strap, PFD, or around your neck.

Who is the Hurricane Whistle designed for?

This whistle belongs in the kit of hikers, backpackers, climbers, paddlers, and boaters, and it is smart insurance for anyone heading into the backcountry or onto the water. If you have ever tried to shout across a valley or over surf, you know a voice fails fast. The Hurricane gives you a loud, weatherproof signal that works when it counts most.

How loud is the Hurricane Whistle in the field?

Three short blasts is the recognized distress signal, and the Hurricane's 122 dB output pushes that call much farther than an unaided voice. The three tonalities help the sound stand out against wind and water noise, while the floating body means a dropped whistle near a lake or boat does not sink out of reach. It works soaked, cold, or in a downpour.

How much does the Hurricane Whistle weigh to carry?

At just 0.53 oz and 2.5 inches, the Hurricane adds no meaningful weight to a pack or life jacket. The included neck lanyard keeps it around your neck for instant access, while the fastening clip lets you attach it to a shoulder strap, zipper pull, or PFD so it is always in the same spot when an emergency hits.

Specifications

Key features

• Reaches up to 122 dB across three tonalities to cut through wind, rain, and distance far better than shouting
• Floats on water, so it stays retrievable during kayaking, boating, and other marine activities
• Engineered to perform in hurricane, storm, and heavy-rain conditions when signaling matters most
• Ultralight at 0.53 oz and compact at 2.5 inches long, easy to carry every day without noticing it
• Triple-tonal output creates a distinctive signal that is harder to mistake for natural sounds
• Includes a neck lanyard and fastening clip for flexible carry on a pack, PFD, or zipper pull
• Simple, battery-free operation works instantly whenever you need it

Hurricane Whistle FAQ

How loud is the Lifesystems Hurricane whistle?

It produces up to 122 dB, making it one of the loudest emergency whistles available. That volume, spread across three tonalities, carries much farther than a shout and cuts through wind, rain, and background noise so rescuers can locate you.

Does the whistle float if I drop it in water?

Yes. The Hurricane is designed to float, so it stays on the surface and retrievable if dropped near a lake, river, or from a boat. That makes it well suited to kayaking, sailing, and other marine and aquatic activities.

Does it work in the rain and storms?

Yes. It is engineered to perform effectively in hurricane, storm, and heavy-rain conditions. Because it is a simple, battery-free acoustic whistle, wet weather does not stop it from producing its full signal when you need it.

How do you carry the Hurricane whistle?

It includes both a neck lanyard and a fastening clip. You can wear it around your neck for instant access or clip it to a backpack strap, zipper pull, or life jacket, and at 0.53 oz it is light enough to carry every day.

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