12th Day of Christmas = 12 sets of earplugs (20 for $16)

I’m going to go the “Twelve Days of Christmas” here, showing some of the gear I use and why I use it.

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Twelve sets of ear plugs

3M Tri-Flange re-usable earplugs.

A lot of people will tell you that you should wear earplugs on the swim to prevent dizziness coming out of the water. That’s absolutely true when swimming in the open water. Another reason I like to wear earplugs is to keep the noise level down while swimming laps. Seriously, if you have never worn earplugs in the pool, go ahead and try it because it will be a night and day experience as far as the noise level goes. And once you swim laps with earplugs and the peace and quiet they bring you, you will always want the earplugs.
There is a difference between these and the foamies that are really cheap. These just go right into the ear with no rolling and such. They are quick and easy and effective. Don’t get the version with cords because the cords get in the way and they also conduct sound. These are a very flexible plastic that you won’t even know are there once they are in. They come in different sizes, so if you’ve never worn them before, start with a medium and large to see which fit the best and then order in bulk to accommodate several sets in different lockers/bags for swimming and also in the garage for lawn-mowing, sawing, and all the other power-tools.
The link above takes you to a five-pack for about $10. I like to order one pack of twenty from Grainger for $16.00 every two years or so because I tend to misplace them.



*Please note that I don’t have any affiliate links to the supplies and equipment I’m listing. In other words, I’m not making any money off these links.