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product_id: 251299885
title: "Coghlan's 1240 Emergency Survival Horn"
brand: "coghlan's"
price: "€ 9.92"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Coghlan's"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/251299885-coghlans-1240-emergency-survival-horn
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
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# Floats easily on water High-visibility bright orange Durable, no batteries or compressed air Coghlan's 1240 Emergency Survival Horn

**Brand:** coghlan's
**Price:** € 9.92
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🛎️ Blast your safety signal—no batteries, no excuses!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Coghlan's 1240 Emergency Survival Horn by coghlan's
- **How much does it cost?** € 9.92 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/251299885-coghlans-1240-emergency-survival-horn)

## Best For

- coghlan's enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted coghlan's brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Stay Seen, Stay Safe:** Bright orange design ensures you're visible in any emergency or outdoor setting.
- • **Compact & Lightweight:** At just 36 grams and 7 inches long, it fits effortlessly into your survival kit or pocket.
- • **Zero Battery Dependence:** Hand-powered horn means no dead batteries—always ready when you need it most.
- • **Built Tough, Made in USA:** Durable polypropylene construction with protective stone and twig guard for long-lasting reliability.
- • **Float-Ready for Water Adventures:** Engineered to float, making it your perfect companion for boating, kayaking, or beach trips.

## Overview

The Coghlan's 1240 Emergency Survival Horn is a compact, hand-powered safety device made from durable polypropylene in the USA. Featuring a bright orange color for high visibility, it floats on water and requires no batteries or compressed air, making it an essential, reliable tool for outdoor enthusiasts and emergency preparedness. Lightweight and equipped with a protective guard, it’s designed for easy carry and long-term use in diverse environments.

## Description

Includes a break away lanyard for easy carry. Comes with a stone and twig guard to protect the rubber membrane. Bright orange colour which can be easily visible from anywhere. Floats easily which makes it easy to use in water. Doesn't require any compressed air or batteries. Brand: Coghlans Color: Orange Material: Plastic Dimensions (in Cm): 2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 Weight (in Kg ): 0.0181.

Review: too quiety.....
Review: This thing is loud. Don't test-blow it indoors or you might annoy the neighbors if you live in a multi-family dwelling! While I've heard louder portable disposable canister air-horns this one is as loud as many of them. When you factor in the limited number of blows from a canister this re-usable one is still going to be MUCH louder than any of them once they run out of charge and go dead. If you have ever found yourself out in the fog and surrounded by other boat traffic and had that bad feeling as your air canister went flat you will appreciate what a safety feature NEVER running out of air can be. For the extremely low price and small lightweight construction this is a piece of backup safety equipment you really can't afford to pass up. While it is not a perfect piece of gear for the price how could anyone complain? Minor issues that for this price are not that big of a deal: *You need to hold this with one hand while blowing into the hole. It can't be used like a whistle while just holding it in your mouth. A mouthpiece at the side hole would be nice although I suppose it would make the unit a little bit larger and then not fit into a stash bag. If you are trying to bail whle hanging on in rough seas that might be an issue. *It's not fully water-proof. While I don't think water would hurt it at all once it dried out it might not make much noise if it is wet or full of water inside where a safety whistle is self-clearing and some of them can even be blown underwater. That might make this less useful tied onto your PFD in a COB event. An emergency whistle would be a better choice here. In a storm with enough rain or spray this might not be the best choice if enough water gets in to muffle the vibrating membrane. A good survival whistle could easily be strung on the same line as this to keep them both together in your emergency kit and give you a choice. This is NOT a kayaking whistle as another reviewer pointed out. *Yet another reviewer said that his horn stopped working after a few years when the membrane came unglued inside. Any and all safety equipment should be inspected annually at the very least and a problem like should be rectified immediatly. This is boating, you know "a hole in the water you dump money into" and stuff doesn't last forever on any boat. Safety gear needs to be checked and re-checked to ensure it is all in proper working condition and this little guy is no exception. If in doubt, buy two of these -they are CHEAP. replacing a $3 item when it goes bad shouldn't bankrupt anyone. If it does, perhaps boating isn't the correct activity for you ;) *Finally, it says right on the packaging to "Blow into the SIDE of the horn." I have seen so many people complain about how this, and other similar breath-powered membrane horns here on desertcart wouldn't work, where they were trying to blow into the end the whole time. That just won't work!

## Features

- Made in the U.S.A.
- Durable, afforadable, practical
- Perfect for indoor and outdoor use
- Everything you need to enjoy the outdoors

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005NI433Y |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #97,562 in Sporting Goods ( See Top 100 in Sporting Goods ) #94 in Camping Signal Whistles |
| Brand | Coghlan's |
| Color | Orange |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (1,383) |
| Date First Available | 7 August 2012 |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Included Components | Emergency Survival Horn |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 1240 |
| League | N.A. |
| Length | 7 inches |
| Manufacturer | Coghlans |
| Material Type | Polypropylene |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Power Source | hand_powered |
| Product Dimensions | 17.78 x 12.7 x 5.08 cm; 36.29 g |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Style | Modern |

## Images

![Coghlan's 1240 Emergency Survival Horn - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QHhM3NSLL.jpg)
![Coghlan's 1240 Emergency Survival Horn - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UG61ilt9L.jpg)
![Coghlan's 1240 Emergency Survival Horn - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91xOvFa1fTL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***R on 21 March 2017*

too quiety.....

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***E on 27 January 2015*

This thing is loud. Don't test-blow it indoors or you might annoy the neighbors if you live in a multi-family dwelling! While I've heard louder portable disposable canister air-horns this one is as loud as many of them. When you factor in the limited number of blows from a canister this re-usable one is still going to be MUCH louder than any of them once they run out of charge and go dead. If you have ever found yourself out in the fog and surrounded by other boat traffic and had that bad feeling as your air canister went flat you will appreciate what a safety feature NEVER running out of air can be. For the extremely low price and small lightweight construction this is a piece of backup safety equipment you really can't afford to pass up. While it is not a perfect piece of gear for the price how could anyone complain? Minor issues that for this price are not that big of a deal: *You need to hold this with one hand while blowing into the hole. It can't be used like a whistle while just holding it in your mouth. A mouthpiece at the side hole would be nice although I suppose it would make the unit a little bit larger and then not fit into a stash bag. If you are trying to bail whle hanging on in rough seas that might be an issue. *It's not fully water-proof. While I don't think water would hurt it at all once it dried out it might not make much noise if it is wet or full of water inside where a safety whistle is self-clearing and some of them can even be blown underwater. That might make this less useful tied onto your PFD in a COB event. An emergency whistle would be a better choice here. In a storm with enough rain or spray this might not be the best choice if enough water gets in to muffle the vibrating membrane. A good survival whistle could easily be strung on the same line as this to keep them both together in your emergency kit and give you a choice. This is NOT a kayaking whistle as another reviewer pointed out. *Yet another reviewer said that his horn stopped working after a few years when the membrane came unglued inside. Any and all safety equipment should be inspected annually at the very least and a problem like should be rectified immediatly. This is boating, you know "a hole in the water you dump money into" and stuff doesn't last forever on any boat. Safety gear needs to be checked and re-checked to ensure it is all in proper working condition and this little guy is no exception. If in doubt, buy two of these -they are CHEAP. replacing a $3 item when it goes bad shouldn't bankrupt anyone. If it does, perhaps boating isn't the correct activity for you ;) *Finally, it says right on the packaging to "Blow into the SIDE of the horn." I have seen so many people complain about how this, and other similar breath-powered membrane horns here on Amazon wouldn't work, where they were trying to blow into the end the whole time. That just won't work!

### ⭐⭐ Review
*by E***S on 13 March 2014*

J'ignore si cet objet a vraiment été testé mais le prix correspond à cette corne, vraiment passable. Très déçu...tout simplement, inutile de perdre son temps à tergiverser. Ne correspond pas à mon attente. Est-il défectueux? Mais c'est plus un gadget qu'autre chose.

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*Product available on Desertcart Netherlands*
*Store origin: NL*
*Last updated: 2026-03-06*