Customer Reviews Outdoor Research Essential Face Mask Kit

As someone with an apparently larger face, I appreciate the larger design. The nose clip is excellent and minimally affects my vision, though I still have to look down when I'm stepping on the sidewalk. Comfortable and breathable outdoors but gets a bit muggy indoors.

I wear this mask very regularly and it's quite comfortable. It does make my face a bit clammy and a bit clammier than other cloth masks, but it has better coverage, so overall I find the trade-off to be worth it.

This mask is one of my favorites to use when I'm in a space where it stays on and I don't remove it until I'm back in my car or in my house. It is not a good mask if you're in a situation where you pull it on and off because the filter doesn't stay in place if you take it on and off your face frequently. However, when I place the filter and put it on my face, I've had good luck keeping everything comfortable, and it is really comfortable.

Very comfortable mask and like the disposable filter element. Only complaint is that the ends of the filter work their way out too easily if you take the mask on and off repeatedly. Would like to see some way to secure the filter tabs so they don't pull out so easy.

This mask is so rad. It's stylish and comfortable, and has become the go-to mask for my husband and son. Unfortunately, it's a bit too big for my face - so the search continues for my perfect mask.

Mask itself is great, fits perfectly on the face. The only issue is with the filter. It is too thin and soft, and tend to bend inside the mask and make it uncomfortable. Luckily I found another filter with a similar cut, that sits much better inside the mask, and that solved the problem.

Filter is a bit challenging to install and keep in place...Otherwise awesome!

Of the three colors I purchased, this color is the best.

Great mask. Looks good. This color is good for light day trips. The dark colored masks are better if you get them wet through heavy breathing.

Great looking mask. Fits great too. Pocket that holds filter could have better fit on top and bottom as filter can move sometimes.

This is a well-fitting mask, although the grey is pretty bla (the color is a bit more chalky than I expected). But ultimately that's my fault for, you know, choosing grey. :)

Love the adult face masks - they fit well and look good! The naval blue color is lovely and.the filters are a huge bonus. My only complaint would be the ear fatigue that comes with any mask that goes around the ears. I would love to see these made with around-the-head elastic to alleviate that issue!

So, I got this mask after purchasing the grey mask. When I ordered the grey mask, it said the size was small to medium. It fit me great; all of the disposable masks were too big and had major gaps. I am so disappointed that the haze color (which wasn't available when I came across an article pointing to me to masks in different sizes with the protection I was looking for) is too big fir my face. The liner is constantly showing on the bridge of my nose because the mask, even with the nose wire, is too big and won't stay put. If you don't have a narrow, smaller face it's a wonderful mask! The color is almost like a grey/lavender. I just wish it came in the same size the grey one did.

Really good coverage and formability, but the lack of a way to keep the filter from balling up really sucks. We've used safety pins and little velcro tabs, but c'mon OR, give us a solution, and make it useable with the existing masks and filters.

Love the fit of this mask and the wire on the nose to close off upward travel of breath that might fog my glasses. The filter needs some work tho as it tends to buckle and fall out to easily.

The only drawback is that I'm having a little trouble getting the filter to stay in place. Otherwise, I love the adjustable straps and find this to be a high quality product.

I mlike it but needs a different type filter system

The mask is great however, the filter does not stay in place and will bunch up from time to time especially when you sweat inside the mask. If there's an extra thin layer to cover the filter so your mouth is not touching it directly it would be perfect. Other than that its a solid mask!

The mask itself is great -- by far the most comfortable that I've worn. The additional fabric that runs up the bridge of your nose makes it far more comfortable and provides excellent full coverage. It also has what feels like a light piece of metal that allows you to squeeze the top to form fit to your nose. The bottom covers over my chin well, also. The fabric is a thick layer, and the added filter in the mask pocket makes it feel like there is plenty of protection. The only drawback is that the elastic bands around the ears are fairly thin, which after prolonged wearing (over an hour, probably) starts to hurt the backs of my ears. If I loosen the ear straps, the discomfort goes away, but then the mask can sag a little bit and doesn't fit my face quite as well. It seems like the best solution for long periods of wear would be to tie the two ends behind my head, so the strain doesn't fall on my ears. But in the grand scheme of things, that's a very minor complaint, and this product is otherwise excellent and I highly recommend it.

I bought two of these masks....they really are terrific, and stay on my face during activity. On the other hand, the inserts do not seem to fit in the mask well....they are always bunching up, shifting around. IF they get the inserts fixed, they'll have one of the best masks out there...I also use this mask without the inserts, such as out mountain biking on some trails around Boulder, Colorado. I am not sure how effective they are without the inserts, but in this instance there is certainly more distance than such as in a store.

Over all it's a really well designed and comfortable mask. It looks good and gets great compliments. My only real complaint is that the liner has little fibers that tickle your nose and it makes you want to itch your face.

Great product, bought a second mask and use them almost every day. Very well made and comfortable. One improvement would be for the filter to be easier to insert into the mask. I think another method is needed. Overall very satisfied.

good for shopping fits well around the face The metal piece around the nose works well. The filter insert needs to be of firmer material so its easier to put in the mask, and also won't collapse towards the mouth and nose

I'd go with an overall, "pretty darn good." The materials are really nice and the adjustability of the ear straps is excellent. I have a rather large alien shaped head so finding masks that don't pull my ears down can be difficult. No problems here. The nose piece contours pretty well but still leaves a bit of gap for air to escape and fog my sunglasses. The filter inserts are hindered by an enormous tag inside one of the pockets. Probably best to cut that tag out. The filters can get kind of bunched up in the process of normal wear, donning, and doffing. The filters get kind of funky after about a week of steady usage so expect to have to change them out accordingly.

The design, construction, and the shape of the masks is excellent - very comfortable and breathable. I do not need to wear them for long hours, but it seems less of a burden to breath through these masks than some others I have tried. The adjustable ear loops are really helpful to get a comfortable fit. As per some other reviews that I read before purchase, and despite watching the supporting video, the outer flaps of the paper filters do slip out of the "pouches" a little bit so I have had a few instances of the paper filter tickling my nose. Nothing serious but could be better.