Again, probably I am the last to know, but I have recently discovered that some newer packs and equipment have 3/4' plastic latches that have an associated whistle feature:
You blow in the small side port of the latch to produce sound. Check your latches!
Picture from:
http://www.questoutfitters.com/plastic.htm
WHISTLELOC BUCKLE- dual side release style
"This buckle was written up in the October 2002 issue of Backpacker magazine. The whistleloc buckle can be used for a sternum strap. The buckle is orange in color and is a side release. The whistle has 106 decibels. This buckle has been very popular with search and rescue teams and boy and girl scouts."
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-- Carl Sagan
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/05/2009 09:12PM by Frank Furter.