Howard leight quiet band ear plugs are convenient - Howard Leight Quiet Band Hearing Protector Ear Plugs with Pods R-01538

Depending on use these may not offer the ultimate in hearing protection, but for most uses they are wonderful. Lawn mowing, power tools, shooting sports, are but a few applications, these ear plugs can be used for. The optimal word for me in describing these is "convenient". They stay around your neck until ready for use and then inserting them requires minimal insertion effort for a snug fit. The only negative is that through normal movement, one may need to re-seat them from time to time. One positive is if someone approaches you for conversation, removal and reinsertion are easy and they can lay around your neck.

If you need 31+ dB protection, these obviously won't do, but I would feel comfortable using these while shooting most handgun and rifle calibers. I would not recommend them for AR-15's, shotguns, etc. other than for very brief periods. That said, I use them for everything else.