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To: mountainlion
I've got to admit that I got real fond of Scott *Hologram* series goggles while in the military. A Brit product, they're fairly uncommon in this country, but turn up on e-bay from time to time. A nice reduction of direct sun glare on the inside and some, -er- unusual designs on the outside, they work well for me, and fit okay over my prescription glasses, which not all safety googles/sunglasses do.

For ear protection, I don't use electronics, just plain old Devid Clark aircraft handler's earmuffs, meant for those working around jet engine exhaust, with Army triple-flange earplugs worn in addition in my right ear, the one that still works; I've often also got a chunk o0f beeswax in a jacket pocket or earplug carry tube that I can use if the official earplug isn't to be had. I was a tank gunner, and though the left ear was closer to the breech of the tank's main gun, the right one was about a foot away from the solid steel armor of the turret. The sound wave pressure bounced off it into my ear, and it's been WHAT? on that side ever since, so I like all the protection for my little remaining hearing I can get.


68 posted on 11/03/2018 8:53:14 AM PDT by archy (Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Except bears, they'll kill you a little, then eat you.)
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To: archy
There are some molded earplugs that fit your ear perfectly. they are the largest in ear plug and probably the best. I almost always wear cheap OSHA rated sunglasses as my eyes are getting dry and cataracts. I have had 10% for tinnitus for 40 years now.

You know that you can shop online at Army Air Force Exchange now as a veteran? https://www.shopmyexchange.com/ is tax free and free shipping. You do not need to be retired to shop online.

69 posted on 11/03/2018 12:03:30 PM PDT by mountainlion (Live well for those that did not make it back.)
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