Hearing protection

[®smpr_fi_mac®]

I wear the green foam plugs from WalMart religiously. They're not the plain cylinder type. Very comfortable; I can wear them for hours on end. I wear them when I'm riding my motorcycle, too. On road trips, I've worn them for nine hours straight in complete comfort. I asked Santa for a set of noise canceling radio ear muffs for Christmas; we'll see what he delivers.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Moldex-Flents...SNEALw_wcB

[JohnnyEgo]

Most of the time, I use a pair of Howard Leight muffs. Easy on, easy off. When I feel the need for plugs, I am kind of partial to Surefire EP4s. Mostly because they do a good job plugging my freakishly large ear canals, and the flanges lock them pretty well in place, keeping them from rotating out due to sweat or movement.

[Cian]

Most of the time, I use a pair of Howard Leight muffs.  Easy on, easy off.  When I feel the need for plugs, I am kind of partial to Surefire EP4s. 

Same usage here.  Plus with the Howard Leights, I often connect my iPhone to listen to audiobooks or music.

[Just_Dave]

I had some ear problems when I was young, luckily nothing permanent but I have never forgotten the pain I was in.   The doctor told me nothing smaller than my thumb should ever go in my ear so I have always had problems with any kind of ear protection that was inserted in my ears.  For years I either used nothing or ear muffs.  I hate the ear muffs in the summer because the plastic makes me sweat so bad.  Then I heard about fitted ear plugs.  Went to an ear doctor, had my hearing checked and I was fitted for ear plugs.  Hardest part for me was when they injected the mold stuff.  I wear them just about anytime I am using power tools, when I am shooting, at the races and in loud mechanical rooms.  I love them.  They pop in and out with ease.  I cannot recommend them enough.