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$Coghlan\'s 5-in-1 Survival Aid$

Coghlan's 5-in-1 Survival Aid

$2.75

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Item # 745760

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Improve your chances of surviving a backcountry emergency by adding this Coghlan's 5-in-1 survival aid to your first aid kit, camping gear or daypack.

Includes a waterproof match box so you can light a fire for signaling or warmth
Shrill signal whistle announces your whereabouts to others; also may scare off wildlife
Liquid-filled, luminous dial compass helps you determine which direction you came from or should head in
Fire starter flint enables you to start a fire without matches
Nylon lanyard lets you wear the Survival Aid around your neck so it is accessible at all times
Made of ABS plastic which is virtually indestructible; weighs only one ounce so there's no reason to not carry it

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Coghlan's 5-in-1 Survival Aid Customer Reviews

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Coghlan's 5-in-1 Survival Aid

2.7

(based on 7 reviews)

57%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Simple to use (6)
Effective (5)
Packs small / compresses (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry camping (3)
Day trip (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (5)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 7 customers

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Sep

2007

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

A good combination

By Hike/Climb/Run

from Tucson, Az

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Pack
Effective
Simple To Use

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Winter Conditions

Comments about Coghlan's 5-in-1 Survival Aid:

A very decent product for the cost, has always kept my matches dry, the compass works (surprisingly), and the whistle is loud. All in all a good survival tool.

Sep

2007

(9 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Princess and the pea

By RobinM

from Martinez

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Pack
Effective
Simple To Use

Cons

irritating sound

Best Uses

Day Hikes/survival

Comments about Coghlan's 5-in-1 Survival Aid:

This whistle has a pea in the whistle which jostles while walking. You won't notice it when you buy it, but after a while, it becomes very irritating. The product would've been perfect without that pea!

Nov

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

It could be worse

By halfdomer72

from Los Angles, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Effective

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Day Trips

Comments about Coghlan's 5-in-1 Survival Aid:

It is pretty good because the compass and other features work well, but the flint and whistle don't work. The whistle is really easy to over blow. However,it is a good place to keep matches.

Dec

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Not bad for the price

By mjbj90

from Seattle, Wa

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Pack
Effective
Funcional
Simple To Use

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Coghlan's 5-in-1 Survival Aid:

I've owned one for years. I think I got it back in grade school. I never counted on the compass. I've always carried a real one. The flint fell off years ago, I forgot it was there until reading these comments. The match holder has been in monsoons, rivers, snow, etc and never leaked. I use the whistle to call my kids in. Over all, It was a worthwhile buy.

Sep

2009

(3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Do not rely on this to save your life.

By Lloydering

from Thousand Oaks, CA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Easy To Pack
Simple To Use

Cons

Very unreliable

Best Uses

Anything

Comments about Coghlan's 5-in-1 Survival Aid:

I haven't yet taken this product into the wilderness, fortunately. The whistle and compass on mine both do not work. The flint is somewhat questionable but could prove useful in a real pinch. The waterproof match container in itself could be invaluable, though, if things got real hairy. There's also a small mirror on the inside of the cap to the match container that could be convenient as well. Overall, I'd look for another product, if I were you.

Sep

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Survival Item

By Excelsior

from Loveland, CO

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Pros

Clear Instructions
Easy To Pack
Effective
Simple To Use

Cons

Flimsy flintbar
So so compass

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Hiking Trips
River Trips
Road Trips
Survival Kit
Winter Conditions

Comments about Coghlan's 5-in-1 Survival Aid:

The whistle is a very good whistle and is very loud. People would be able to hear it and come to help you. It also has a storage compartment, which you could use for matches or you could store other things in it. The signal mirror on the cap, beneath the compass, is a great idea for signaling for help.

This would be a great gift to give a kid that loves to be outside. Just enough features to make it easy to find him/her and easy to carry.

Nov

2008

(2 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Don't rely on the compass

By PAHiker

from Philadelphia, PA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Simple To Use
Watertight

Cons

Partially Defective

Best Uses

Comments about Coghlan's 5-in-1 Survival Aid:

You can't really ask much for the low cost of this item, but if you ever need to rely on this item for survival, it may let you down. My compass doesn't work properly, and the flint doesn't hold up to use. The whistle is adequate and the compartment is watertight. I would suggest getting all these features in separate items. You'll pay a bit more, but the quality will be worth the marginal increase in cost.