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You'll need protection from sun, wind, rain, & dust.
We can help when there are Lions, Tigers & Bears, Oh My!

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Personal Emergency Action Kit

EYE PROTECTION:
--- Wiley X CQC Tactical SunGoggles

EAR PROTECTION:
--- Mack's AquaBlock Earplugs
--- for wind howl, prevent swimmer's ear and earaches
NOSE PROTECTION:
--- NSI Carbon Fiber Nose Plug for swimming.

LIP PROTECTION: ALOE GATOR Medicated Lip Balm, SPF-30

LUNG PROTECTION: Aearo.com - R1085 Disposable Nuisance Dust Mask
--- for road dust and outdoor smoke

SKIN PROTECTION: Maxi-Deet, 95% Deet, insect repellent

SUNBURN PROTECTION: BULLFROG SuperBlock SPF-45,
--- sunscreen, waterproof for 8 hours

ANTI-BACTERIAL PROTECTION: CLOROX Handi-Wipes
--- for personl hygiene and as unscented deodorant

FOOT/BLISTER PROTECTION:
--- ShockDoctor, anti-shock footbed
--- SuperFeet, Footbed, supportive Insoles

Smoke Bombs & Road Flares
--- for personal protection to scare away BIG animals,
--- also for roadside and Search/Rescue emergencies.

Sometimes when we are in the woods we run into "situations". The situations we are talking about now are ife-threatening. These can be either animal-related or human.

* For scaring big cats and bears away, a firecracker or some pepper spray will work. For unknown humans wishing us bodily harm, we can take more drastic measures...

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* All product recommendations are based on value, pack weight/size, dual-functionality, "Best Buys" from Consumer Reports, and/or an "Editor's Choice" in their respective category of 2003 "Best Gear" reviews from: * BackPacker, * Bicyling, * Canoe & Kayak, * Computer Shopper, & * Shallow Water Angler magazines and whether waterproof or able to float.