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Bucky 40 Blinks Eye Mask

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Item # 729650

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Sleep or relax anywhere in complete darkness. This featherweight, pillowy-soft eye mask with light-blocking fabric cradles your eyes without pressure.

Strap is adjustable for all head sizes

Imported.

Item 729650

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Bucky 40 Blinks Eye Mask Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Bucky 40 Blinks Eye Mask

4.0

(based on 11 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (9)
Lightweight (7)
Compact (5)
Durable (5)
Good venting (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Road trips (3)
Travel (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (5)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (5), Survivalist / minimalist (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 11 customers

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Jun

2008

(14 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Doesn't fit small heads well

By mjd

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

limited fit

Best Uses

Comments about Bucky 40 Blinks Eye Mask:

I was excited to try this mask, but it didn't fit my head at all, and left large gaps near the nose which let lots of light in. Try before you buy.

Apr

2008

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Comfortable and Reliable Mask

By Mary_Chitown

from La Grange Park, IL

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Cradles face
Durable
Good venting

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Bucky 40 Blinks Eye Mask:

This mask cradles your face without preventing air flow. Much better coverage than standard eye masks (those seem wimpy once you use the Bucky mask). I sleep so much better with this mask because everything seems dark. Use this for travel, at home, or when you need to take a short nap.

Nov

2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Doesn't push on your eyes

By Tom Sackett

from Seattle, Wa

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Durable
Easy to pack
Good venting
Lightweight

Cons

Not adjustable to face

Best Uses

Home
Travel

Comments about Bucky 40 Blinks Eye Mask:

Most masks, even high-quality ones, press on your eyelids while you are wearing them, which drives me crazy. This mask uses soft foam (a bit like the padding in a padded bra) to form a dome over each eye, keeping the mask away from your eyeballs.
As a light-blocker, this mask is about as good as most masks. It doesn't adapt to differently-shaped faces very well, so some light tends to get through around the sides of your nose. I've also found that the strap has a surface that is slightly more grippy on a pillow or sheet than it is on your head. This can make the mask move out of position as you move around while sleeping on your side.

Jul

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great shape! Bad lining.

By Eileen on Skis

from Los Angeles, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Tear easily

Best Uses

Day Trips
Road Trips

Comments about Bucky 40 Blinks Eye Mask:

I use night masks every night (unfortunately) so I am well versed in what is out there. I love the shape of this mask - it gives your eyes and lashes some room. But my biggest complaint is that the lining on the inside comes off after not too long - but it doesn't come all of the way off - it stays attached to the elastic bands so it is really just annoying. But since I like the shape and the fact that it blocks the light well, I keep buying new ones. I am on my 3rd or 4th now. I'll keep buying them but I hope that they will fix this defect.

Mar

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

works and feels great -- stock up!

By Margaret M

from Santiago, Chile

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy to pack
Lightweight

Cons

Elastic stretches

Best Uses

Comments about Bucky 40 Blinks Eye Mask:

I've used the 40 Blinks every night for over 5 years now. I work at a telescope, which means sleeping during the day often, and this mask keeps out even bright sunlight well enough to sleep soundly. I'm always recommending these to my colleagues and friends.

I've only had to replace the mask twice - the first time when the outer material peeled away from the foam (the company replaced it for free) and now the elastic is too stretched out to velcro in a useful position. Hence one star rating off for not lasting forever (but what does?)

A great buy! Great for yourself and gifts too.

Oct

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Mask!

By RustyNails

from Charleston, SC

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Durable
Easy to pack
Good venting
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Home User

Comments about Bucky 40 Blinks Eye Mask:

I have been using eye masks pretty much every night for the last 3 years to successfully sleep better, so I consider myself an avid masker. I've tried many different types/brands and this is by far the best for comfort AND value. I'm finally done shopping around -- this is the one I'll be using from now on.

Aug

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Just like night!

By mt_tex

from Houston, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Road Trips

Comments about Bucky 40 Blinks Eye Mask:

This was great for traveling in the car, as well as taking naps at home. It blocks out light and is very lightweight!

Jan

2012

1.0

After a year it's Kapput!

By Jess1976

from MA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Bucky 40 Blinks Eye Mask:

I bought 1 for me & 1 for my mom & after about 8 months we both started commenting that the fabric on both sides started to peel off the mask. The velcro closure is bulky & uncomfortable. A lot of light comes in around the nose. Not the best one I've encountered.

Mar

2011

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I am Buying more for gifts and for mysel

By TriGuyCoaching[@]

from West Chester, PA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Durable
Easy to pack
Good venting
Lightweight

Cons

Tear easily

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Flying
River Trips
Road Trips
Sleeping
Survival
Travel
Winter Conditions

Comments about Bucky 40 Blinks Eye Mask:

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Oct

2010

4.0

Nice eye mask

By stefrrr

from WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Travel

Comments about Bucky 40 Blinks Eye Mask:

I bought this in the Dahlia print. The print is definitely cute and the mask covers the eyes well. The fabric is smooth, and you really can open your eyes without brushing your eyelashes on the inside. There's a little space where light can show through around the nose, but that can be fixed with a little arranging. The only reason I give this 4 instead of 5 is because of the elastic. It's just a little too short, so the velcro on the back is exposed.