Margaret Butterworth
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2013 (Pamplona to Burgos)
2014 (Burgos to Villafranca del Bierzo)
2015 (Villafranca to Santiago)
2016 (Le Puy to Conques; SJPP To Pamplona)
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I have tried this type before but the stem sticking out bothered my rather flat ears on the pillow. I did cut it off which helped.I have used these earplugs on my last two Caminios. I am a side sleeper and they have not caused me any irritation. They do include a spare in case of loss, but I have not lost one yet.
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FYI, the pictures don't show the stem in the ear, but that little stem is there for removal of the earplug from your ear. The stem is supposed to be on the top. It is inside you ear, and lays against your ear canal. Maybe I am pushing them into far, but they do not stick out. They are easy to remove with the stem. The stem is soft, and made of the same material which is very pliable.I have tried this type before but the stem sticking out bothered my rather flat ears on the pillow. I did cut it off which helped.
They are good aren't they?Jeff, I think these are the exact same ones I use. Probably the same manufacturer as the shape and the pink and yellow colors are one and the same.
They look like an option and the price is right.On my first Camino I met a woman who had custom molded earplugs, like these. Has anyone here used them?
Amazon.com : Radians Custom Molded Earplugs, Orange : Radian Ear Mold : Clothing
Amazon.com : Radians Custom Molded Earplugs, Orange : Radian Ear Mold : Clothingwww.amazon.com
I have also used the Laser Lite ear plugs in construction and on the Camino for 80 nights (total) of sound sleep. I always take extra to share with the unfortunates who fI favour Laser Lite foam ones
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used to be issued with them at work for construction site use. Comfortable and have never fallen out while sleeping with them in. Wash after use but remember to change them regularly as they can be a breeding ground for nasties (we were told 5 days max even if you wash them after every use).
With regards to your fights to and from Oz consider noise cancelling earbuds. I use BOSE over the earphones on trains and planes but they'd be too clunky to carry with you on the Camino. BOSE, Sony and Jabra all make good in ear phones but make sure they're matched to your device: ipod and android can be different - you may even want to try sleeping in a noisy albergue in them!
Mind you good can also mean expensive, although considering the fact that you'll be spending what? 48 hours subjected to the best efforts of General Electrics or Rolls Royce to keep you from sleeping and "expensive" becomes a relative term!
I also bought some pink, I think silicone ones, in Leon I think. A couple of euros and 4 in a small clear box. Very effective , only problem no chance of hearing an alarm.I have used the pink wax ones I buy in Madrid at the Corte Ingles. they work for me
Audible alarms shouldn't be used in shared accommodations anyway.I also bought some pink, I think silicone ones, in Leon I think. A couple of euros and 4 in a small clear box. Very effective , only problem no chance of hearing an alarm.
Through both work experience and on Camino, I've found that earplugs that insert into the ear canal can cause irritation with repeated use, not to mention the need to readjust throughout the night. The reusable, moldable silicone earplugs (commonly referred to as swimmer's ear plugs, example linked below) don't insert into the ear canal, rather they fill up the outer ear (concha).
Mack’s Pillow Soft Silicone Earplugs
Except in case of fire. ;-)Audible alarms shouldn't be used in shared accommodations anyway.
Through both work experience and on Camino, I've found that earplugs that insert into the ear canal can cause irritation with repeated use, not to mention the need to readjust throughout the night. The reusable, moldable silicone earplugs (commonly referred to as swimmer's ear plugs, example linked below) don't insert into the ear canal, rather they fill up the outer ear (concha).
Mack’s Pillow Soft Silicone Earplugs
Everyone needs earplugs on the Camino (and for us Aussies to use on the plane getting over there). There are many types on the market, but I've yet to find some that are really effective. Advice needed!
I just ordered a few pair to try! My ears jave been irritated, and one infection trying foam ones. Spent $$ on hard noise canceling that were unusable. Thought I had exhausted all optionsThrough both work experience and on Camino, I've found that earplugs that insert into the ear canal can cause irritation with repeated use, not to mention the need to readjust throughout the night. The reusable, moldable silicone earplugs (commonly referred to as swimmer's ear plugs, example linked below) don't insert into the ear canal, rather they fill up the outer ear (concha).
Mack’s Pillow Soft Silicone Earplugs
I've used silicone pliable ear plugs that swimmers use, worked well for me.I just ordered a few pair to try! My ears jave been irritated, and one infection trying foam ones. Spent $$ on hard noise canceling that were unusable. Thought I had exhausted all options
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