Outdoor Research Essential Filtered Face Mask Kit reviews and deals for sale

best one i've tried

this is my favorite face mask thus far. i have been wearing it skiing and have had far less issues with my goggles fogging up than other masks, though i do notice it a bit on warmer days. i really like that you can just throw it in the washing machine and i do find the breathability of this mask to be really good considering it has so many layers (as it should)! the fit is not *perfect*… read more for my small face, but i am able to adjust it such that it works well enough. what i like the most is the mouth section stays off my mouth when i'm breathing heavily unlike others i have tried. i have seen a lot of people skiing in gaiters and single layer masks this season -- likely bc other masks are hard to breathe in -- and i feel so much better having the extra protection this mask offers. do yourself a favor and invest in something that you can breathe in WITH the multiple layers that doctors recommend! i also recommend buying another pack of filters as you'll cycle through them fast if you're breathing heavily while using this mask.

Great Fit

The mask fits my face very well. I really like the adjustability of the mask. The inserts move around a bit. Just takes some practice, aka, experience to get the inserts to stay put. Overall, great product from OR.

Great fit, filters falls

I have two of these and I love the fit and finish of these masks, however, the stupid (yet needed) filters love to slip and fall so they are jamming into my nostrils (wife does not have this issue - smaller face). Yes, order more filters when you get these.

Quite possibly the best

I can't recommend these masks any higher. They fit all face sizes which is great! As a glasses wearer, I struggled to find a mask that wouldn't constantly fog up my glasses. These were the best ones I've tried and trust me, I've tried a ton! The nose wire is great and holds its shape well after prolonged use. Let's face it, mask arent going away for the foreseeable future so why… read more just settle for one that's meh? The filter holder could use some fine-tuning on OR's end.

Pretty good!

These are easy to wear and accommodate a wide range of face sizes. Fabric is strong and works fine for me on moderate hikes and bike rides, but it is a little loose (not stiff) and can sort of suck in to my face on an inhale or breeze. As another review notes, the filter fitting is not ideal - the filter slots into tabs on the side and doesn't stay in place well, your face is up… read more against the filter. I have other masks where the filter slides into a pouch between your face and the rest of the mask, which helps hold the shape better.

Works well

But be sure to order extra filters. It comes with three (and they're hard to insert).

Jury is still out on these

These masks have a lot of pluses, the high nose and wire over the nose make it easier to place so that my glasses don't get fogged, and they are really comfortable. I'm not sure about the filter insert as it keeps getting wadded up inside the mask. Are the filters supposed to be washable? I tried washing one, and it came out wadded and wouldn't hold its shape inside the mask… read more after that. Hopefully the OR design team are wearing these all the time, look forward to the 2.0 version.

Great Masks!

These are super comfortable for extended periods of time. They come with a couple replaceable filters for added protection- easy to insert and remove. I’ve ordered a couple now so I can still have one on hand when one is in the wash.

Is the filter washable ? Thanks

What type of filter does it use? Just so I can plan ahead and pick up more filters.