Customer Reviews Outdoor Research Essential Face Mask Kit

Great mask. Fits well. However it only provides protection with the filters and they are expensive.

Use it all the time. Liner can be a pain to keep in place. But it is comfortable.

After reading a review, I bought two of these to replace the masks we'd made a couple months ago. Very happy with this purchase. Mask is very comfortable and easily adjustable to fit. Was a bit disappointed in the fit of the filters. I thought the sleeves that hold the filter would be more the width of the entire mask. The smaller "wings" do not necessarily hold the filter flush with the mask. But not a deal breaker and the filter fits OK and works as expected. The plastic case for the mask has such a strong plastic odor that I won't keep my mask in it. But again, hardly a deal breaker given the quality and comfort of this mask. I just use an ordinary ZipLock bag. Would purchase again (which I have) and would recommend to a friend (which I have).

The mask itself is really nice. It fits well and is very adjustable. I'm a little worried about the durability of the nose wire. The one thing I'm not so convinced about is the filter insert system. I'm constantly having to readjust the insert, it doesn't want to stay put when the mask if off.

Great product. My only complaint is the liner will bunch from time to time. It might have been good to put some kind of attachment - Velcro or snap to secure the liner. Otherwise, love the adjustable ear straps and the fit over the nose.

I use this for the times I go in a store and I am comfortable with it.

This mask smells when it arrives. After one washing the smell was nearly gone. The filter is delicate and needs to be placed carefully in the mask to prevent folding. This mask has better coverage than any other type I've tried. I feel safer in this mask than with others because of the antimicrobial coating and the greater coverage. Plus, the filter is helpful. My glasses don't steam up with this mask.

Great design and function. The only feedback I would give is that the filters "creep" toward the center and may benefit from some adhesive or tension mechanism at the outer edges to keep it in place.

Product works as advertised. Very comfortable to wear and easy to change out the filters. One thing I would like to add to the mask is something that makes it more breathable for warmer climates. In 100 degree weather your face starts to sweat after just a few minutes of wearing it.

Great Mask! Just gotta stock pile those filters.

Been searching for a comfortable mask with filtration. This is the best one so far. Adjustable ear loops are critical since I have a large head size. The filters tuck into the inside closest to the ears and "float" in the front, so they don't stay entirely where they are supposed to be. Otherwise, it's great.

It is difficult to choose stars for this review. The face mask is the best I've found so far EXCEPT for the fabric. The fit is great thanks to the adjustable elastic (which is strong but not irritating) and the nose clip keeps my glasses from fogging. With the filters, no air seems to escape from the mask, so I assume it is equally resistant to incoming virus. The material seems fine in my hands, but on the first wearing my lower cheeks were terribly chafed and hurt for more than a couple of days afterward. Because I like the other features so much, I cut and sewed other material on the sides of the mask, and now I can wear them without pain. I have sensitive skin, but I haven't had a reaction this strong from any other masks. The mask had an odor in the beginning but lost it quickly. It washes and dries well. I just wish it came in a softer material.

Light and comfortable, just can't figure out how the filters are meant to fit.

I bought the OR mask because of the reputation of the company and the advertised 95% effectiveness filtration system. I am a pilot and am in close contact with people frequently, so I wanted a mask that would offer more protection than an ordinary cloth mask. The OR mask is comfortable and breathable, and I love the fact that the tightness is easily adjustable. The 95% effective filter is obviously a significant benefit of this mask. The only thing I don't like about the mask, and the reason I gave it 4 stars rather than 5, is the lack of a pouch to contain the filter. The filter just slides into the sleeves on each side. There are two problems with this design: Every time you take the mask off or adjust it, or put it in and take it out of its storage bag, the filter moves around and gets bunched up, and has to be adjusted and smoothed out. That's somewhat annoying, but more importantly, it increases the risk of contamination of the filter. Secondly, since the filter is directly and closely exposed to the nose and mouth, it gets soiled fairly quickly, particularly if the weather is warm and humid. I think changing the design to create a pouch for the filter (like many other masks have), so that the filter sits between two layers of the mask would keep the filter from moving around and also reduce soiling.

This is a great mask and is very comfortable. The only thing that I wish they would improve is the filter. With a 5 o'clock shadow it sticks to the filter and moves around.

Filter doesn't stay in place or I'd give it 5*

Light and comfortable, but can't figure out how the filters are meant to fit.

Great mask! The material holds up to continuous use and is easily adjustable to fit by the ear strap adjusters and the moldable nose piece. It s easy to breath through too. The only downside is the filter inserts do not stay in place and fall out if you are taking the mask on and off a lot. I use mine without the inserts and have found this to be the best mask solution that I have used so far

Very convenient and well made. The filters are tricky to get in but stay in place pretty well. The extra filtration and ability to replace them is reassuring with the Wuhan virus out there causing all this trouble.

Fits well, looks good.

Good fit, great adjustability, fair enough color choices, easy to keep on my person bc it's folds up small. A little spendy (assuming it's bc the fancy material impregnated with stuff to keep germs away), and a little hot, especially with the filter in place. I'd buy another if money were no object.

Overall the mask is really good - well made. The adjustable ear straps and 'cut' of the mask are very well thought out. Looks good too - wife says it's manly, so... take that for what it is. Only thing preventing 5 stars is the filter - it's tucked into the two flaps on the side of the mask leaving the middle of the filter to sit on your face, which isn't a problem - the problem is that the filter tends to move around quite a bit (during a conversation or mild exercise) causing some discomfort, and also causing me to touch the mask and re-adjust the filter while I'm wearing it.

I like how the mask fits, it washes well. I do have trouble with the filters folding while putting it on. Maybe some tiny Velcro points might help. I have attached a cord so I can drop the mask around my neck for eating or drinking.

Good mask, light and easily adjustable, but the filter does not stay in place very well.

Great coverage - the nose band forms perfectly to my face and the adjustable ear straps makes it easy to have the mask fully enclosed around your face. Comfortable material - thick but breathable. The only downside is that the insertable filters don't stay inside the mask very well. I found that the filters move around quite a bit.