Customer Reviews Outdoor Research Essential Face Mask Kit

A friend of mine works for OR and gave me one of these masks to try. I've been using homemade or disposable masks and did not realize how inferior anything else was. With the rising cases of covid everywhere, I have felt vulnerable. This mask fits perfectly! I went back to OR the next day and bought them for my entire family and extended family. Everyone loves them. Those that wear glasses can't believe that their glasses don't fog up! Thank you, OR, for taking the time and thought to making us all safe. You've won me over.

Very happy with this purchase. Fits nicely on the face and is snug and comfortable. the changeable filters are a great feature. Would buy again.

This is the best-fitting mask I have tried and now own two. It's the only mask I have that doesn't fog my glasses. Most cloth masks (even with a metal nose bridge) allow exhaled breath to shoot upward between my nose and cheeks, right onto the lenses. Not this one. The high nose peak and the long metal nose bridge allows me to mold it tightly to the contours of my face and stops the air escape. In cold weather glasses still fog a little, but it's from the hot filtered air rising up from the mask, not blowing directly through a gap. Mask is also easy to breathe through. The mask material itself has a reasonably tight weave when held up to the light, and the filter does not allow any light to shine through. The filter appears to be a melt-blown non-woven material as advertised. My only complaint is that the filters often shift when removing the mask, so if I'm donning and doffing it frequently, I end up spending some time tucking the filter ends back into the pockets sewn at each end of the mask. I think that if the pockets were deeper, they would hold the filters more securely.

Fits great. Lightweight. Looks good too!

So other than the filter falling out after a lot of use (if you take it off and on all day) this is by far the best fitting mask and the most comfortable one i have. It stays on when you talk, its adjustable. It fogs my glasses up the least out of all the masks.

Have purchased for my husband and son for our business. They must wear these full time, in all client interactions. We have purchased several other brands, and keep coming back to these + filters.

Finally a good fitting mask! Buy extra filters because you'll wear this everywhere

Finally a good fitting mask! Buy extra filters because you'll wear this everywhere

Bought three of these, one for me, my wife and my adult son. Awesomely comfortable face mask. With the included removable/replaceable liner I feel like it is providing optimal protection. Keeps the liner and fabric off your nose and mouth with a less confined feel. The fit is perfect. The ear loops are unobtrusive and adjustable for your own individual fit. After wearing handkerchiefs, homemade masks and various other commercial made ones including an N95, this mask is way more comfortable which leads to you wearing always.

Awesomely comfortable face mask. With the included removable/replaceable liner I feel like it is providing optimal protection. Keeps the liner and fabric off your nose and mouth with a less confined feel. The fit is perfect. The ear loops are unobtrusive and adjustable for your own individual fit. After wearing handkerchiefs, homemade masks and various other commercial made ones including an N95, this mask is way more comfortable which leads to you wearing always.

This is the best fitting mask I've found. I love the features and adjustability. It's one of the best masks out there

Excellent product and comfortable

Great fit and I like having the extra protection of a filter. Kids find them comfortable to use all day at school.

Great fit, nice and adjustable. I bought one for me and my spouse and they both adjust to our faces easily. Doesn't fall off your nose or come to high on the chin, would recommend

Before getting this mask I had tried several that were not as comfortable and fogged up my glasses. This mask doesn't eliminate the fogging 100%, but it is far better. It is also extremely comfy and I like the minimal look.

We really like these masks. They fit well. They hold up well when washed. Comfortable during exercise.

Best face masks I've gotten. Nice big fit, but secure and easy to stay on for extended periods

I love these masks. They fit great, and the adjustable ear loops mean my ears don't bleed by the end of my clinic day. A+ from this nurse practitioner!

Really the best fit, wear, usable, safe mask Ive found and believe me after making 20 of my own these cut me loose from that task. They're just the best on the market, bar-none.

Comfortable, attractive, & works well I hope. So far so good.

What with the current state of affairs and all having a quality well fitting face mask is a must. It would be nice if the filter stuffed into a pocket rather that just secured on either side. All things considered it is a great mask. Hopefully down the road can string them together like prayer flags, but until than will wear daily.

Best mask I know of. I've seen a couple people using them too and they've said the same. The cut/shape is spot on and the fabric seems thick but is very breathable. A particular thing I like is that the nose wire is a little longer than many others, and it holds its shape very well. My nose is absurdly giant so getting a good seal with any mask/respirator is a challenge but this mask when adjusted properly has no perceptible leakage for me - obviously that's good for protecting yourself and others, but it also means glasses don't fog up. I did replace the ear loops on mine with behind the head ties. That's more just personal preference, head ties give a better fit for me and my ears are super sensitive to sustained pressure (even the wrong pair of sunglasses lightly touching them can cause immense pain after a few minutes) so ear loops are a no-go for me. All I did was snip off the ear loops and sew on my ties, simple and effective. I think the factory ear loops would have played nicely with the plastic hooks/clips some people use with surgical masks if you want to try that route though. ngl I kinda wish OR would have made both an ear loops and a head tie version, cause obviously there's pros and cons to both approaches. The filter insert mostly works well, although I often use my mask without it. Take your time inserting it. Also be aware that facial hair of *just* the wrong length can make the insert move if you're talking a bunch. Sorry, you might not be able to use this mask to hide your day 3 stubble guys. But it is really nice to have the option of a normal level of protection and a higher level of protection in the same awesome mask

This is most comfortable mask I've worn so far! Using the filters in it is a little awkward, but a nice option to have.

love it

Great fit and easy to breath.