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Hearing protection

Personal Protection

Earplugs or muffs against saws, augers, generators, and machinery.

Approx. cost
$5–$40
Weight
0.5–8 oz
Used in
1 kit

Purpose

Prevent the permanent hearing loss that loud tools cause over time.

Used in kits

Alternatives

  • Foam earplugs— Cheap and packable; muffs are faster on and off.

Maintenance notes

  • Replace foam plugs when they stop rebounding; keep muff cushions supple.

Buying considerations

  • Check the noise-reduction rating against your loudest tool.
  • Electronic muffs let you hear talk between bursts.

Page history & editing

Revision status: approved Last edited 2026-07-01 by human editor