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While April showers bring May flowers, they also bring challenges, particularly for those working outdoors. For instance, reduced visibility due to downpours can lead to accidents involving vehicles, moving equipment, and other potential hazards. Fortunately, hi-vis safety rain gear provides a simple yet effective solution for keeping workers dry and highly visible in adverse weather conditions. Below, we explore the key elements of this essential safety equipment to help you find the pe …

In cold weather fishing, the hands are the first body part to suffer, and boy do they suffer. Last time I was in Northern Ontario, spring was late and by the end of the trip, my hands looked like raw hamburger. I’d have walked across Canada for a pair of Ninja Ice gloves by MCR Safety. The company makes two different models of nitrile-coated thermal-insulated gloves and both are super cheap. I have found that the best fishing supplies often do not come from a sporting goods store. T …

Rain gear is essential, but it can be a pain. It tears, is hard to put on, or just plain doesn’t work. I remember one awful fishing trip when my rain gear froze stiff as a board! Another time, I put my boot right through the pant leg! Rain or wet conditions are a necessary evil of a lot of jobs, but poor quality rain gear no longer has to be a part of the problem. The way to tell good rain gear from the stuff that’s comparable to a trash bag is by getting into the nitty gritty of featur …