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Howard Leight MAX Lite Foam Ear Plugs Uncorded NRR 30 (20 Pair)

Howard Leight MAX Lite Foam Ear Plugs Uncorded NRR 30I am a light sleeper, all kinds of noises wake me up. I got my first good night of sleep after wearing a pair of Flents Quiet Time Soft Comfort Foam Ear Plugs. Unfortunately, they were from batch of NR31s which are no longer made so I needed to find a better alternative.

After some research, I found the Max Lite LPF-1 and I can sleep more soundly for longer stretches. I usually get woken up by my neighbors bickering every night at 1am, and after wearing these, no more! I have also used the pink and yellow Howard Leight LL1 Laser Lites which you can usually pick up at CVS locally. I measured with a ruler and it looks like both the LPF-1 and LL1 are the same size width-wise (~9mm), but the LPF-1 is more comfortable to me because of the low pressure foam for my smaller ear canals. The LL1s will block more noise since they are rated NRR32 and the LPF-1 is rated NRR29. But if you have smaller ear canals that get irritated by other larger earplugs, the Max Lites may be a good alternative.

These earplugs cannot completely block out loud noises such as honking horns, but it will block out quieter ambient noises such as a car speeding by, people talking outside, car doors slamming, light snoring, hovering helicopters, etc. They have allowed me to sleep through my cat meowing for food or scratching at the door in the morning.

I did notice after wearing one pair of earplugs consistently for about 2 weeks, they stopped blocking out as much noise. After switching to a new pair, the problem was gone, so make sure you replace them periodically.

According to the packaging, these are made in the USA. If you like these, they also come in a 200 industrial sized pack on Amazon.

Side note: To remove earplugs safely, twist like a screw to first break the seal, then pull out. Removing by pulling the earplug straight out without first twisting to break the seal can create a suction effect on your eardrum and possibly cause damage to your hearing.

I tried some "Sleep Pretty in Pink 'Women's' Ear Plugs" because the bright orange Sperian NRR33 plugs that I bought had me waking up in pain that lasted for hours after I took them out. The Pretty in Pink NRR 32s weren't much better in terms waking up with pain or at least great discomfort in my ear canals. So I tried the purple Mack's Slim Fit "Safe Sound Jr." NRR 29 plugs. They're super comfortable and didn't have me waking up in pain, but they didn't help me much in the way of getting to sleep next to my snoring partner, either. The Mack's Slim Fits are alright if I am able to get to bed and get to sleep first. They do enough at least to keep the snoring from waking me up (as far as I am aware of). I needed something more effective, though, that wouldn't hurt. These green-colored Howard Leight MAX Lite NRR30s are the best compromise I have found. I can still hear my partner's snoring, but it's a bit more muffled than with the purple Mack's Slim Fits. They're not as comfortable as the Mack's Slim Fits, but they don't HURT like the Sperian NRR33s do or the Sleep Pretty in Pink can do.

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These are AWESOME! the usual 'bullet' shaped plugs never gave a good seal in my ear canal and therefore provided minimal sound reduction at all. these beauties expand to fit perfectly to your ear canal. no pressure at all! loud fans and snores become soft, muted muffles. I LOVE THESE!

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The tapered design really works for me. I have tried several other ear plugs and by far these are the most comfortable. I can sleep on my side with no problems or pain. Give these a try. Great for smaller ears.

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These green "MAX Lite Foam Ear Plugs" were just what we were looking for in softer ear plugs for sleeping.

Basic ear plugs, but unusually soft. Previous favorite were "Hearos" normal tan colored, but these green are a little softer and put less pressure on the ear canal.

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NAR Medic Thigh Rig (Bag only)

NAR Medic Thigh RigThe materials used to make this bag were very heavy. All straps have several strands of rubber woven into them, so whatever adjustments to fit I make should hold over time. This bag arrived well finished; even the loose threads were already melted down.

Larger than expected but works very well. I can carry enough supplies to initiate ALS care without having to drag my entire compliment of gear into scene.

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GREAT FOR THE WOODLAND MEDIC. EASY TO ACCESS YOUR SUPPLIES AND EQIPMENT. IT'S TOO BIG FOR THE EVERY DAY CITY AND SUBURB EMT. GETS IN THE WAY WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING THE AMBULANCE THANK

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CPR Prompt (5 Pack) TAN Infant Manikins w/50 Lung Bags, Nylon Carry Case & Tool - LF06051U

CPR Prompt TAN Infant Manikins w/50 Lung Bags, Nylon Carry Case & Tool - LF06051UThese manikins are as great as the afult /child manikins they are easy to handle and cheap. Thanks Amazon for asking if we were pleased with our purchase. We are & will tell others about them.

Elastikon Athletic Sports Tape 2 Inch 24/bx

Elastikon Athletic Sports Tape 2 Inch 24/bxI AMA Physical Therapist and have found Elastikon tape to Beverly user friendly for many needs. Ankle sprains, Plantar Fascitis, Shoulder instability and LBP all respond well to appropriate taping.

The order was promptly and properly shipped. A good source for this tape.

Units Per Case 4 Pro-Stat AWC Units Per Case 4 MEDICAL NUTRITION USA 40130

Units Per Case 4 Pro-Stat AWC Units Per Case 4 MEDICAL NUTRITION USA 40130This is an excellent product if one has pressure sores. One gets used to the taste, and the collagen is quite beneficial for these kinds of sores. I highly recommend this seller.

Gold Bond Gold Bond Body Powder Medicated

Gold Bond Medicated Body Powder-24ozThis stuff has been around even longer than I have which is saying something. I started using this powder when I was a kid and was very involved in sports. I have been using it ever since. This stuff has been a life saver (well, that is an exaggeration for sure, but it has relived a lot of pain and discomfort over the years).

I can only speak here for guys but playing football, baseball on hot summer days, running track events can and does cause major chaffing and itching in the groin area and thighs and when it comes to biking; your hind quarters. That is simply a fact. This product relives the pain, itching and soreness and prevents it from becoming worse.

As I grew older the football and baseball went to the wayside but the distance running, bicycling and hiking continue to this day. The chaffing and such continue to be a problem and I continue to use this powder. It most certainly has a soothing effect and most certainly has preventive powers. Anyone who participates in long distance running or hiking needs this product in their kit bag. I know of few hikers who do not carry this stuff with them. While serving in the heat of the Far East quite a number of years ago, this stuff was worth its weight in gold...well, at least a box of Cool-Ade mix or three cold beers.

The scent is slightly medicated which I do not particularly like, but as long as I get relief it is a small price to pay and I could care less if I smell a bit like a medicine cabinet...far better to have a hint of medicine about you than to be constantly scratching your groin "area" and thighs in public!

I also find Gold Bond Powder to be quite effective for minor breakouts of poison ivy and chigger bites as it relives the itching.

All in all, I love this product and cannot remember a time that I was without it. Amazing that this stuff has been around since about 1907 or 1903 and is still a favorite of many...that alone will tell you much.

Don Blankenship

The Ozarks

My husband has been using Zeasorb powder for years to treat his heat rash. He rides motorcycles, and the rash is sometimes very painful. The Zeasorb has been difficult for us to get where we live, so we decided to try something else. We bought some sample sizes of the Gold Bond powder for him to use when he travels, just to see if he would like it. He loves it. He says he wishes he had tried this years ago instead of the Zeasorb. The Gold Bond Powder comes in a nice, large size. He says it completely eliminates the itching from heat rash, doesn't clump, but does stay put. He recommends this product to anyone with heat rash or other similar problems.

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GOLD BOND BODY POWDER REALLY WORKS. I AM A MECHANIC AND OUR NYLON UNIFORMS RARELY BREATHES I FIND I DONT SWEAT AS MUCH ON HOT DAYS WITH GOLD BOND, AND THE MEDICATION KILLS BACTERIA IN THE DIRTY ENVIRONMENT I WORK IN. I LOVE IT.

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This product is perfect for maintaining a nice coolness in areas that need it most. It's not a miracle product, but you will notice a difference. If you have amazon prime, go ahead and order online, but if not you can probably get this product cheaper or for the same price at many local stores.

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I have been using Gold Bond for years and have always been happy with it. It is great for keeping your feet dry and, frankly,for keeping your scrotum from sticking to your skin in the hot summer months. I saw someone complained that this irritated their sensitive skin, well, it does contain menthol which can cause a burning feeling if you have sensitive skin.Gold Bond Medicated Powder 10-Ounce Containers (Pack of 3) Highly recommended!

Zefal Woven Cloth Tape Black 22mm

Zefal Woven Cloth Tape Black 22mmI think electrical tape is great for things like ELECTRIC WIRE. That's what it's made for, and in that capacity it functions quite well.

I am not, however, a fan of using electrical tape to finish taping handlebars. It does NOT stay put. It either unwraps, or slides around. Either way, you end up having to push it back on or rewrap it, and you also end up with the sticky adhesive on your fingers, your bar and your bar tape. Since a better option exists, it is beyond me why bike shops continue to use electrical tape to complete the bar tape job, or why bar tape manufactures continue to include the equivalent of vinyl electrical tape (with a painted logo) with their bar tape. Note that I am NOT including home users who do maybe one or two bar wraps a year at most.

I happened upon this use by accident. After being FED UP with sticky crap on my fingers from electrical tape constantly coming loose, I was actually going to start using DUCT TAPE. Yup, I was going to rely upon repair item #1 (or is it #2 behind vice grips, and WD40 is in there somewhere too I know), but anyway...

I use this tape to complete my bar tape jobs and so should bike shops. It stays in place. Heat doesn't cause it to unwrap like electrical tape does. When you put it on, it stays. No rewrapping, no checking. Just tape and forget. It is also just sticky enough. It sticks fine. If you need to remove some or all of it and redo a job, it's fine. It's adhesive is not left on the thing it stuck to, it stays on the bottom of the tape where it belongs. No sticky ooze spreading about.

Bike shops and bar tape manufactures surely know this stuff exists. It is used to wrap bars in place of cushier forms of bar tape. Instead of wrapping the whole bar in this, just use it to complete the job. Instead of doing two turns of electric tape, do two turns of this. It's prettier, cleaner, and long lasting. Bar tape manufacturers could include two small strips of a color matched cloth tape rather than the pseudo electrical tape they include. I guess it all comes down to cost and logos. It would be hard to put a logo on this stuff, maybe that's why logo imprinted electrical tape is included with bar tape.

Home users: If you rarely do a bar taping job, it makes perfect sense to use what you already have around the house. I would never advocate buying this tape to complete one bar wrap. It's a waste. If you did want to consider purchasing a roll, I'd purchase the black since that will go with most bar tape you'll use.

And if any roadies want to weigh in and say that they've never had a problem with electrical tape on their bars I want to say up front that I am glad you haven't. I have. This has happened on bars I've wrapped, and bars I received wrapped. It's plenty hot and humid in Florida and I have yet to have a bar done with electrical tape (or manufacture supplied logo tape) NOT unwrap. I'd love to think that I'm riding faster than the physical properties of electrical tape can withstand, but that would only be dreaming.

I just found out that Brooks includes this type of tape with their leather wrap.

This handlebar tape lays out well as it is wrapped around the handlebars. It has good adheson. On the bars, it swears well. I would purchase it again, no hesitation

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Bought these to tape the butt end of my goalie sticks. Thank god I bought two because there is only enough tape to tape 1 stick! Quality and look is great but this is about the smallest roll of tape Ive ever seen.

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Tranquility 3105 Disposable Vinyl Exam Gloves (Medium) 100/Pack

Tranquility 3105 Disposable Vinyl Exam Gloves 100/PackWhen I first started looking online for disposable gloves, there were so many gloves out there, but I am very happy with my purchase. These disposable gloves are wonderful. They're not the usual cheap thin gloves you've seen. I absolutely love them. I also love that they come in just the right size for my hands. Most places you have to buy One Size Fits All. Not here. When I get low, I will not hesitate to buy more. Maybe more than the two boxes that I bought the first time. I love them that much.

Gloves like the products I use from Tranquility are of good quality,I really appreciate your products for money spend on supplies.Well worth it.

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These are acceptable gloves, nicely priced. They fit well and feel true to size. We'll use them for personal hygiene and in the kitchen for shaping hamburgers, but once this box is gone we'll return to latex for a better "feel" and dexterity. Of course those with latex allergy will prefer vinyl, and for those who do, there are fine.

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I have used these gloves for about a month for everything from cleaning chicken to painting and they fit well. I would buy the same gloves again.

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Hydrocortisone Cream Anti-Itch 25 Pkts/Box

Hydrocortisone Cream Anti-Itch 25 Pkts/BoxExcellent price for this. Just what I needed to help fill out my Bug Out Bag Med Kit. Also nice to have around the house just for small cuts.

So i bought this product to put in my medic kit, and i have to say that this product met exactly what i was looking for! Single use cream packets for multiple patients. :D

Love the product.

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Ordered these for travel and to put in my first aid kit and I love them. Very worth the money!

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This type product is a must have for a first aid kit. I prefer the packets over a tube for size and weight.

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Good product that works well and can be used in a travel case. The price and single packets are great!

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24 Piece Deluxe Hygiene Kit

24 Piece Deluxe Hygiene KitThis Kit very useful specially when you travel.I recommended good stuff everything what you need.Very compact don't take to much space.

After consideration for the cost and viewing the quality of products, I wish I would have assembled this kit on my own.

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Nighttime Bunion Regulator- left foot medium (men's 6-8/women's 8-10)

Nighttime Bunion Regulator- left foot mediumThis bunion regulator will comfortably re-align your toe (early stages) while you sleep. After waking in the a.m., I put the silicone gel bunion protector & toe spreader to keep my toe aligned through the day in a shoe. My toe will go back without the constant use of the regulator, but it immediately stopped the stabbing pain associated with the movement & development of a bunion. I never want surgery so I'm happy to work with this! A light sock worn over the regulator is all I've needed to keep it in place all night. I also ordered the cheaper version (pink strap non-leather wide bunion strap), but have replaced it with the Pedifix which offers a sized fit that I found much more comfortable. If the velcrow strap is too long when adjusting the tension, just cut it to shorten. Took only 2 nights to forget it was there!

Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Rolled Gauze, 4 Inch x 2.1 Yards, 5 Count

Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Rolled Gauze, 4 Inch x 2.1 Yards, 5 CountI had not had much experience with bandaging until our aging dog had surgery which resulted in a wound that would not heal on her elbow. We went through about 14 months of bandaging trial and error and became "experts". We found that this Kling wrap was an important part of our doctoring kit. Front elbows on dogs are especially difficult because dogs rest on them and they flex a lot: the worst possible place for a wound. Normal bandaging will fall down and you need something stretchy that you can wrap snugly, but not tight. We alternated each wrap while still covering the wound on each pass, we would wrap mostly above the elbow on one pass, mostly below on the next and did about 8-10 passes in this figure 8 mode. (There is also a product called DogLeggs which went over the back and covered both elbows, utilizing velcro and stretchy neoprene, it provided a good dirt barrier and extra padding. We put this one over the bandaging which featured a pain relieving triple antibiotic, a non-stick gauze pad, this Kling wrap and tape.)

This is the product formerly known as "Kling". It's a soft, cushion-y gauze (not scratchy, thin, and cheesecloth-like as other rolled gauzes) that provides excellent support and extra padding to any type of dressing.

I have had my foot reconstructed several times (born with Spina Bifida and limited nerve function in my foot) and I actually use this as a precautionary measure against any sort of blisters or pressure pointsI wrap my foot in it after I shower, and then put my sock on over it. It provides extra padding and prevents anything from irritating my skin. It's a great way to get a little extra protection for any delicate areas of the skin and it does not slip or bunch.

It's the best rolled gauze product on the market. However, unlike the earlier versions of Kling versions, it is *not* tearable.

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Nice quantity of sterile gauze for the price. Each package is sterile until opened. It is soft, strong, and of good quality.

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These rolled gauze are a large size size for many bigger wounds. They work well as they cling to themselves making installation a snap until you can get the tape on. They are high quality & lint free

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I love this gauze, it is very soft yet very strong and comfortable. It is not flimsy, doesn't tear and is easy to use. I have used other gauze from other suppliers and although they did the job satisfactorily in my opinion this is so far the best. This has exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

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Medique 40210 Multi-Purpose First Aid Kit, 120-Piece

Medique 40210 Multi-Purpose First Aid Kit, 120-PieceThis kit is stocked with what you need for bumps, bruises, cuts, scrapes, and bug bites. The contents are organized in compartments that make it easy to identify what you need. I like not having to tear through extra packaging when in need of a bandage or ointment. I've used this with my kids youth sports teams and it has come in handy several times. The plastic case is is lightweight, easy to carry and easy to store in a vehicle or closet. While it is NOT waterproof, the kit kept contents dry during a recent very rainy soccer game.

The items that did have an expiration date were due to expire in 1.5 months. So this first aid kit was already past it's shelf life. A first aid kit like this should arrive with items that are at least good for a year, if not two. I returned it and asked for a refund. As far as the kit itself, it had a good variety of items needed to treat any minor injuries. The latches on the case were a little flimsy but considering how seldom you need to open a first aid kit, I'm sure they would have lasted for years.

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These are nice kits! I have not had to use it yet, but I got one for each car and boat!

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This is a great complete Kit approved by the Department of Health Services of Arizona for a great affordable price.

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This kit has all the stuff you would want in a first aid kit. The overall design of this is great; it's not heavy or bulky. There's the easy carrying handle and the pockets inside keep everything in its own place. No digging for what you need.

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Water Jel Burn Dressing, Sterile 4" X 4" from Rescue Essentials

Water Jel Burn Dressing, Sterile 4' X 4' from Rescue EssentialsWe have this stuff at work (a smaller size but the same stuff). It works really well, so much so that th army and marines are issued the larger size of these to carry at all time. I got this one for camping with camp fire related burns in mind. works better then a wet towel because it keeps the burn clean.

Medique 10013 I-Prin, 500 Tablets

Medique 10013 I-Prin, 500 TabletsPrevious reviewer must not have read the product title or details correctly. As stated in the title this box has 500 tablets. Each packet contains 2 pills. Works just as good as the name brand products at a lesser cost.

I like the handy two tablet packaging and it really was helpfull the first time I tried it for a pain I was experiencing after a root canal gone wrong.

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Product is good no dyes works as good if not better than major brands. HOWEVER it is not a good value as it appears since you only get half the number of packet the title indicates. It is NOT 500 packets it is only 250 packets. This review was written in June 2010. After I posted this review, they did eventually change to title to correctly reflect "500 tablets".

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