For anyone interested in picking up a Petzl e+LITE soon, the word is that an upgraded package will be released in January of 2009. The new e+LITE unit will be exactly the same as the old except that the new cord clip on the strap will also serve as a 100-decibel–rated whistle. See the bottom of page #1 in http://en.petzl.com/ProduitsServices/E02P2_elite_E025000E.pdf for more information.
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