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July 8th through 11th are Amazon Prime Days and there are some good deals out there. As I am a Amazon affiliate, I do earn a commission on items ordered through postings on this blog. However, it does not cost you any more. I cannot say I’ve used all the products but I do try to be careful about what I’d recommend.

First on the list is the Pelican Vault V770 gun case. It is a 51 inch case with rollers. At $135.96 it is a good deal. Indeed, I paid a fraction less for one sold by Harbor Freight. I did see many hunters last year at the Johannesburg airport with these exact gun cases. If they can handle international flights and baggage handlers, they will do a great job protecting your prized rifle(s). If you need a longer case, the 56 inch V800 is available for $183.96.

I am a big believer in the need to stay hydrated. For this, I really like the wide mouth Nalgene bottles that hold a quart of water or other liquids. I have a number of them and they last forever. During Prime Days, the Nalgene bottles are $13.30 or a bit more which is about $4 cheaper than places like REI. In addition, you have your choice of 32 colors. Personally, I like a clear neon colored bottle so I don’t misplace it.

Speaking of water and staying hydrated, you can never go wrong with the LifeStraw. It protects against 99.999999% of bacteria (including E.coli, Salmonella), 99.999% of parasites (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium), 99.999% of microplastics, dirt, sand and cloudinessProtects against 99.999999% of bacteria (including E.coli, Salmonella), 99.999% of parasites (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium), 99.999% of microplastics, dirt, sand and cloudiness. Looking at the prices, it is cheaper to buy the LifeStraw individually than in multi-packs. The price is only $9.95.

Storage of gear is always a consideration. I have a number of these Plano Storage Trunks. They roll, they are lockable, they are stackable, and they hold up. I know I have had mine for upwards on 8-10 years. I have stored everything from tactical gear to books in them along with everything in between. $32.29 is a good price for them. During the Prime Days, this is a good $10 less than from Walmart.

Hearing protection is an always useful item to buy when on sale. While I have used the Howard Leight electronic muffs for years, they aren’t on sale this year. That said, I don’t think I could go wrong with the Walker’s Razor Slims. If you don’t mind buying teal, the price is $29.33. The Complementary Spouse needs a pair and I know she wouldn’t mind wearing teal. If you insist on other colors, they are only a few dollars more. I like their slim design and their 23 db noise reduction rating. (Update: I ordered a pair of these headphones for the Complementary Spouse. They will pair well with her Women for Gun Rights aka DC Project t-shirt.)

Speaking of hearing protection, wearing noise canceling headphones made both of my 16 hour flights to Africa last year bearable. I used these Soundcore Anker Life Q20 headphones which had both Blue Tooth and noise cancellation. I found them comfortable and the battery lasted to Africa and back. There are more expensive noise canceling headphones like these from Bose but the Soundcore worked just fine for me. At $37.99, they are a deal. For a case, I used this one which is under $8. It has protected my headphones and has a place to keep both the charging and plug in jack cords.

What would the end of a day be without your “sundowner”. If in Africa, it is often a gin and tonic. In my experience, the key to a really good gin and tonic is not the gin but the tonic water. I love both Fever Tree and Q. During Prime Days, you can get a full case of Q tonic water with real quinine and organic agave for only $17.18. If you do a subscription, it is even cheaper. Compare this to the price at your local supermarket. Q tonic water comes highly rated and after two plus cases of it drunk myself, I’d agree.

That does it for tonight. As I find more deals, I will be posting them. In the meantime, I think I’ll be having a late sundowner made with Q tonic water.

Amazon Prime Days 2024

I am an affiliate of Amazon which means I get a small commission when you buy from items I have linked here. It costs you nothing but does help me defray the costs of running this blog. The deals today are for Amazon Prime members but you can sign up for a free trial and still qualify.

The products below are ones I’ve used or are things that I think you will find useful.

These Soundcore Q20 noise canceling headphones are the ones I bought for my trip to South Africa. While there are more expensive noise canceling headphones such as from Bose or Apple Beats, these worked just fine on my 15 hour plus flight. Not only did they have good audio quality, they were comfortable. They hold a charge for up to 60 hours and mine still have plenty of juice left when I got home. In addition to canceling noise, they are a great way to listen to podcasts music using the Bluetooth feature. They also come with a microphone jack and cord so that you can plug into in-flight movies. They don’t come with a case but you can buy this one for $20 less than the “official” Soundcore case. The headphones fit in it and were protected.

Next up is a book that I think everyone needs to read. It is David Yamane’s Gun Curious. David is a good friend who has worked on this book for many years. I am disgusted that a major publisher didn’t pick it up given it was a fair and even-handed view of the gun culture. I guess they only like stuff that makes us look crazy. If you haven’t bought a copy yet, do it now.

If you don’t have an emergency bag at home or in your car, you should. One of the essential items needed is a way to get pure drinking water. I got the LifeStraw for both myself and the Complementary Spouse. For under $10, it is a cheap way to avoid gastrointestinal distress while staying hydrated.

Another thing I was very glad I had on my trip to South Africa was the Apple Air Tag. I put one in my suitcase and one in my gun case. Not only was I able to track their movement around the airport, I was able to confirm that they were loaded on the plane. I had heard too many horror stories about people flying with firearms on a hunting trip (or any trip for that matter) and their guns went elsewhere. I consider it cheap insurance.

Finally, everyone can use an EDC small flashlight. This 250 lumen Streamlight Microstream is rechargeable through a USB port. The flashlight I brought with me to Africa failed so I wish I had brought this one. If you don’t mind a red flashlight, you can save $8 over the cost of one in black or copper. To my mind, it will be easier to find when you need it assuming you were not smart enough to clip it to your pocket. Even though this flashlight is rechargeable, many of your other battery-operated lights and tools are not. This is a good time to stock up especially on odd sizes like CR2.

MORE ITEMS: I came across a couple of more items that I can highly recommend. Both are custom molded ear plugs from Decibullz.

First, are the Decibullz Percussive Moldable Earplugs. I have a pair that brought with me to Africa on my safari. The price on the Prime Days is exactly the same as what I got them for with a discount given to me at the SHOT Show. I found that they worked as well as my custom-molded injected plugs. With help from the Complementary Spouse, these were easy to mold to my ears.

If you just want plugs to use at the range that block all sound, the regular Decibullz give you a 31 NRR with customization at a great price. I have a couple of pairs that were given me at the SHOT Show’s range day. They work and they fit.

EVEN MORE ITEMS: I saw this Yeti cup this morning. I have a couple that I received as gifts. If you want a cup that will keep your coffee hot for a long time, this is it. Normal price on these cups is $30, so getting one for $19.50 is a great deal. The only downside is that it doesn’t fit in a lot of cup holders.

These Howard Leight electronic hearing protection muffs are selling for $20 less than when I bought them and are 66% off the current price. I have had my first pair for 15 years and they still work fine. All I’ve had to do over time is change the batteries. I did update them with these gel pads which I highly recommend. They really do make a difference in both comfort and fit while wearing eye protection.