Customer Reviews Outdoor Research Essential Face Mask Kit

Love these mask. Fit my large face well.

best fitting one i've found.

Fits well over the nose and under the chin, has a great flexible nose wire (?) which I appreciate bc I'm a glasses wearer and anything I can do to minimize fog is a positive, it has comfortable and adjustable ear pieces, it's easy to care for and dries quickly, the filters are easy to use/insert, are soft and comfortable, it comes in lots of colors (my family has a few and we always know whose is whose), and I appreciate that they are impregnated with antiviral coating which doesn't seem to cause any problems for me (I'm sensitive to a lot of things) as I breathe through the mask. The mask stays in place, doesn't slide up or down or off, unlike so many people I see messing with their masks. They are truly well designed and a piece of user friendly equipment. We use them daily. I also appreciate that they make kids sized masks. We are glad to have stocked upand feel they were well worth the cost.

I now have 3 mask colors and may get more! What can I say but I'm a fan of these masks. Started with one gray and purchased 2 different blue (light and dark) masks....I may get more colors! They're comfortable and don't put pressure on your mouth like many masks do. The ear loops are great and don't provide a lot of versatility. I also like the filters and how you don't always need to use them with the mask. Big fan!

I really love our new face masks. They fit well and the bendable nose piece helps get a good fit. I also really like that you can change the filters out. I have a fairly small face, so mine is a little big, but still fits nicely. The only thing I don't love is that the adjustable earpieces stick out (since mine a synched down) and look kind of funny.

No mask is 100% comfortable but I find this one to be my favorite for size, adjustability and air exchange. The metal nose forming piece helps to prevent glasses from fogging. I do not always use a filter but like the fact that I can add one for those situations.

As far as masks go, this one is pretty good. Good enough that I put in another order after trying it out. I'd say it's a big fit though. If you aren't a guy with a medium to large face, I'd get the children's size.

Good fit

Love it!!

Great mask. Comfortable, easy to clean and fits great.

Just my everyday mask. I've bought and tried 3 other local industry masks, in my support of local small businesses. But, yours is superior for longer term wear. I bought one for each member of my household. And a pile of filters.

Absolutely perfect fit and great breathability I have two.

This mask is great, best I've used so far

I am a teacher in school every day and this mask has kept me safe and healthy all school year - even with dozens on known positive contacts. Additionally my partner is an ICU Nurse who got very sick from Covid. We live together in a tiny house and this mask kept me from getting Covid.

Best mask I've found, both in materials and fit. I like the versatility of using it normally without a filter, but adding the filter if I need to be inside somewhere for longer than 15min. You can also tell it will last, so the price point is perfect for that longevity.

The best face masks we've found! Easy to clean, filters are comfortable and seem to work great. It's anecdotal, but my wife and I wear these masks whenever we're out of the house and have not gotten sick!

Super comfortable I use this mask all the time!

Excellent mask design. Super breathable, great fit all around, lightweight, good looking, durable, packable. Definitely my go-to for almost any setting. All that's said, there's one thing that was "meh" - the filters are not secure...BUT it's fixable (read on). Loose filters may be fine if you don't talk while wearing, but the moment I start speaking the filter starts to migrate away from its home, bunches up, and eventually sticks out of the top/bottom. Kinda annoying, and in a more professional setting this may be akin to being caught with toilet paper stuck to your shoe. Plus this makes me touch my face way too often to ensure properly alignment. Again, not desirable. Now for the fix - sewable snaps (see photos). These are readily available, cheap, and easily sewn on by hand. They also don't interfere adversely with the design intentions of this mask. If you sew them as shown (ensuring that they are in the same relative position on each side), all you need to do is take a ball point pen / toothpick and poke one hole through a new filter before you split it and insert into the mask. The snaps perfectly hold the filter in place resolving all issues I was having, and you can't even feel that they are there. 10/10, would do again.

Huge fan of these masks. Well fitting, stay in place, adjustable nose piece.

I used this for a 2 hour hike and hardly took it off just to see what would happen. Happy to report it was easy to breathe in, and did not get soggy like my cotton masks end up. It was cold out, and rained off and on, but it stayed pretty dry. The filter is a bit awkward, because like the other reviewers say, it can shift or bunch up. Who knows about the anti-bacteria/virus claims, but overall, I'm happy with the product.

Outdoor Research masks are my absolute favorite for their comfort as well as their protection. I love the fact that the outer mask can be washed and the fine inner filter can be changed after a determined number of uses. The mask is incredibly comfortable and the way it fits doesn't fog my eyeglasses most of the time. Great mask!

Love the color, the material, the design, and the way this mask fit, perfect item! Thank you!

I couldn't believe how great this mask works. Thank you!

So many great color choices.

Love the colors