(ad copy to appear in Miners Monthly, Adventure Tours, and Survive!) Researchers at GretchCorp have been tirelessly at work for hours and minutes to come up with new ways for the intrepid explorer to be safer[1] on the far-flung worlds they encounter. It is with great pride that we introduce our latest equipment innovation, the Vegetron! Through use of solar-sensitive fronds and chemical misters this headgear masks the wearer's scent and alters the explorer's appearance sufficiently[2] to reduce unwanted attention from carnivores.[3] It is our sincere wish that this innovation greatly enhance nature photographers' and budding industrialists' enjoyment of and lifespan in jungle settings.[4] --- [1] Peer-reviewed study in October edition of Inventor Liability Journal, "Hat to reduce detection by aggressive carnivores" [2] Non-sentient carnivores only affected, sentient life forms will not mistake you for a radish. [3] Results may vary. Some evidence that the device actually may rarely increase aggression in normally passive herbivores. Cost benefit analysis is left to the user. [4] Not responsible for accidental tramplings and users winding up in a salad. Restrictions may vary by quadrant. See warrantee for full terms and limitations. Void where prohibited, patents pending. User assumes all risk.
