I bought this for our trip to Yellowstone. The whistle is loud and the band is sturdy. The only thing I was disappointed in is the compass. It's very small and hard to read. Otherwise, it seems to be a decent value.

It's very good, but I don't know if it's waterproof, and the compass isn't that good.

This 5-in-1 paracord survival bracelet is compact, handy, multi-functional and potentially life-saving. It's attractive enough to wear on any casual outing, and it's surprisingly great fun to use.

What a dizzying array of applications for this bracelet...at least 45 according to the manufacturer, including some you'd never think of: using it for a clothesline; as a pet collar; and my personal favorite, "tie criminals or intruders to a tree stake or chair". Who knew? =)

Packaged together with the bracelets (I ordered the 2-bracelet option in black and olive) is a handy instruction manual with step-by-step directions for the compass, the fire starter, and how to use whistle survival codes. I learned a lot just by reading the brochure -- you'll want to save that paper & bring it with you on your adventures in order to get the maximum benefit.

The fire starter works brilliantly...the very first time I struck it, a good-sized ball of fire floated down to the ground. I've been practicing, and you'll want to get the hang of it before you trek into the woods or up a mountain. Strike it correctly over a generous handful of dryer lint, layered with a few tiny dry twigs, and voilà -- you'll have a small fire that you can easily build on. Read the manual on this feature, as it has very useful tips and tricks.

The compass is very small, but accurate. (I just need to make sure I have my reading glasses if I get stranded!) The compass instructions are very helpful -- knowing how to use one is critical, so practice in a familiar area until you're proficient at finding your way.

There's an emergency knife, which also functions as the striker for the magnesium rod. The whistle is practical, and in my opinion vital for solo adventures.

I obviously love this product...it's so interesting and entertaining to use. On a more serious note, it could one day save your life. Overall a truly excellent tool to add to your gear. Highly recommended!

Follow-up note: the bracelet arrived earlier than the promised date in perfect condition, packaged well and with detailed instructions. I had no issues whatsoever with the seller, who kindly followed up with a polite note inquiring whether I received it and if I had any questions. I'll be researching and buying more of their products; more information can be found at [...]

I love this survival bracelet. You never know when you might need one. Putting together a kit and this is definitely a must. Plus it's adjustable for my son's wrist and that's pretty big and mine which is very small.

It's nice to have extra cordage in the event you need more.

The compass... works, but don't count on it as your main way of navigating. It's kind of cheap. Fastening the bracelet one handed is tricky because the razor to strike the fire starter is right against you wrist and you have to line that up in addition to the normal parts of the buckle. The lighter works if you know how to use one of those things. If not, practice. Whistle works. I never realized how wet my wrist gets when I wash my hands, which makes me realize how dirty that mouthpiece must get with regular wearing and the extra water splashing on it. But hey, if it's life or death, blow the whistle...