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3M Peltor LiteCom FRS Headset
Hearing protection with a built-in FRS radio for climber-to-ground talk.
Typical $460
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3M makes the Peltor hearing protection a lot of tree crews wear under and on their helmets. The 3M Peltor Optime III is the high-attenuation muff people reach for when they run big saws, chippers and stump grinders all day.
- Peltor Optime earmuffs
- Helmet-mount hearing protection
- Foam and reusable earplugs
- Protection for saw, chipper and grinder noise
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3M Peltor Optime Helmet-Mounted Ear Muffs, White
Slot-mount Peltor muffs for crews who live under a helmet all day.
Typical $35
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3M Peltor Over-the-Head Earmuffs
Over-the-head hearing protection from 3M Peltor for ground crews.
Typical $29
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3M Mesh Screen for Hard Hat (Fits Peltor Muffs)
A mesh face screen for hard hats that works with Peltor earmuffs.
Typical $25
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3M SecureFit Protective Eyewear, Clear Lens
Light, snug clear safety glasses for everyday tree work.
Typical $7
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3M Peltor X3P3E Helmet-Mounted Hearing Protectors
Peltor X-series earmuffs that clip into slotted helmets for saw and chipper work.
Typical $34
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3M Peltor Optime 105 Helmet-Mounted Earmuff
The highest-protection Optime muff, made to clip onto slotted helmets.
Typical $42
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3M Peltor Optime Helmet-Mounted Muffs (Yellow)
Lightweight yellow Optime earmuffs that clip onto slotted helmets.
Typical $28
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3M Peltor Hygiene Kit for Optime 105 Ear Muffs
New cushions and foam inserts to bring Optime 105 muffs back to a good seal.
Typical $17
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3M SecureFit Protective Eyewear, Gray Lens
Light, self-adjusting 3M safety glasses with a gray lens for sunny jobs.
Typical $9
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3M Corded Earplugs with Carry Case
Corded earplugs in a case, ready for saw, chipper and grinder work.
Typical $6
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3M Peltor X4P3E Helmet-Mounted Hearing Protectors
Slim helmet-mounted earmuffs for saw work under a hard hat or climbing helmet.
Typical $36
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3M Peltor HYX4 Earmuff Hygiene Kit
Fresh cushions and foam inserts to restore the seal on Peltor X4 earmuffs.
Typical $16
About 3M
Most tree work is loud work. A pro chainsaw, a chipper and a stump grinder will all push you past safe exposure long before lunch, and hearing damage does not come back. 3M's Peltor line is one of the most common answers on the job: headband muffs for ground crews, helmet-mount muffs that clip into the slots on many arborist helmets, and foam plugs for anyone who prefers them.
The Optime family comes in a few levels of attenuation, with the Optime III at the heavy end for high-noise equipment. Helmet-mount versions let you flip the cups up when you are talking through a cut and snap them back down when the saw starts. If you run a radio setup, check fit and compatibility with your helmet before you buy, and replace ear cushions when they harden or crack, since a poor seal costs you protection.