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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.
