Best money Spent

Maritime Topics Mariner Gear Guide
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My best money spent for gear…

Cannon image stabilizer binoculars 10x30 IS ($450.00)
Used everyday for four years offshore.#1 by far best money spent,clear stable,this is true safety gear.I also have Nikon 14 power stabileyes,great but too heavy for everyday use.

Surefire E2D LED Defender flashlight
120 lumens high,5 (?) lumens low,TOP NOTCH EQUIPTMENT

Electric Blanket
Preheat for bunk,finally warm at night.Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it!

High Thread count sheets :cool:

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Don’t forget the sunshades. Got to protect those eyes from all that glare. I am on deck alot so I use Maui Jim aprox $275 also lightweight Columbia “Omni Shade” hat w/50spf and good ventilation $25. Sunscreen spray, Coppertone makes a 70spf now $9 at W-mart.