Customer Reviews Outdoor Research Essential Face Mask Kit

Really like the ear loop adjustment. Also like the paper filter - use it to help with wildfire smoke, pollen, and of course, Covid-19. Product description says it should last 5-7 days with average use, but may need more frequent replacement if used in hot climate or for 8+ hours a day. After one use for running, second use for cycling didn't work well. The paper filter would not stay in place.Would help if the fabric covered more of the paper filter.

Needs better filter. Could use graphene and vortex material.

Filter needs improve the to kill virus

Needs a better filter that uses something like graphene.

Mask design is good, but filter needs improvement to better filter or kill virus. Other manufacturers use graphene filters.

I've been using this mask basically every day for the past month and a half. Some of the main draws for me are the adjustable ear loops, which make this mask super comfortable, and the simple but effective replaceable filters. I've even ordered a second one that is on the way. My one complaint is the wire in the nose. It seems to have broken just from normal use, right in the middle where it bends. I am honestly a little upset since it has not even been 2 months, but the mask still works, just doesn't create a good seal around my nose anymore, making it fog my glasses a little more.

My Favorite mask overall. Best fit I've found. Very comfortable and easy to wear for long periods. The mask is quite warm, I think I'll like it a lot more in the winter, and I dont love the filter pocket setup as improper placement will result in it moving around a lot. But overall the best one I've found.

Love the fit of the mask, the coverage, ease of adjusting, the way it looks on. It's great for short periods of time wearing- quick jaunts in the store or wearing to pass someone on the trail. Today I wore it for 4 hours during an appointment and now 5 hours later I can still taste and smell the strange chemical residue from the treatment on the fabric. It will go into my "use only for short periods of time" box. Love it, can't stand the chemical. Strangely though, will buy it again for use during very short trips.

Like that the masks can have filters. The filters are itchy the first day and then get softer as you use. Not sure they'd last a week though

I ordered 5 of these masks and they ft great and seal tight around the face. My only issue was I went to order another and the shipping was Half the price of the mask.

Very happy with this product. Fits well. Ears become irritated after a while by the adjustable beads. I do like the adjustability though. So it's just the nature of the beast. The only reason for 4 stars rather than 5 is that the filters Are difficult to pull apart and don't stay in place well.

Great quality, would work on sleeve system for filter. Filter slides out of sleeves when talking.

The one size is quite large and fits my adult male face well, but not really my wife or teenage daughters. Just a bit too large. A second size would be helpful. Otherwise the quality is great and they are comfortable to wear.

I like the mask very much, wear it everyday. I have quit using the filters, they are uncomfortable against my face, especially if I haven't shaved that day. It would be better if the filters fit into a sleeve/pocket allowing the softer mask material to touch your face.

Love the fit and ease of putting it on. Well constructed and easy enough to install the filter. The only issue I'm concerned about is the smell of the replaceable filter, as it's a bit overpowering. I'm glad that the HEIQ V-BLOCK NPJ03 coating has been tested against the coronavirus, and is effective, and this gives me some sense of protection. However, the fumes given off by this coating are a concern to me, and I would like some reassurance that putting my mouth and nose directly against the filter, and breathing through the filter, isn't harmful.

Great unit. Love the feel on my face. I have tried others masks and the ORs are the best for my face. Easy to clean, the nose molding works great. The straps are soft on the ears. Good for a long shift at work. Plus the ear adjustments are excellent. The only draw back so fare is that you have to keep reposition the filter if you have to take off the mask from time to time. Condensation does buildup faster if are doing any hard manual jobs, and you will have to replace the filter sooner. Otherwise nice unit.

I am only using a mask for shopping so it doesn't get a ton of use, thankfully. I love the color. I thought it was going to be sort of drab but it's a nice greenish tint. The ear loops are very easy to adjust. I believe I have a small nose/chin area but I can easily adjust the nose so it does not creep in to my eyes. I am giving 4 out of 5 stars because I find it hard to breath with the filter.

Love the mask overall, just wish the lanyard was a little longer. Thanks!

I bought this for when I need to go about my daily routine around others. Heading to the office, the occasional store, and walks with my dog. The mask as a whole will hold up well (I just received it today but the presentation was so wonderful I needed to write a review). The cinches around the ear work wonders. I like the feeling of total and complete coverage without a sacrifice of function and safety.

Breathability is great (better than most cloth masks). As most people have said in other reviews: the filters are not ideal. They have a tendency to not stay in place. I didn't have issues with this until about 3 days of consistent use.

Great mask for protective purposes. Covers the face entirely, although I'd prefer an option for small vs large, as this goes from just below my eyes to well below my chin. I love the adjustable ear loops.

It fits nice and snug and can be adjusted with the earloops. I like that it has a good filter. I also like that the fabric is treated with an anti microbial treatment, especially for my kids who are not as careful with where they leave it. I use it for supermarket shopping. My only criticism is that it's hot, especially in the summer. Unfortunately, that's true of all masks.

This review is for the 3-pack (Can't seem to find it on the site anymore). I bought a 3-pack in black and a 3-pack in grey. I have used them for a little over two weeks and despite one of the grey masks having sewing/stitching issues, they have all been very durable after a light cycle wash. I spent a week with the filters in the mask and a week without the filters. Breathing was fine either way for me but depending on your medical condition, it may or may not work. I've also used both filter & non-filtered masks for my morning run (about 5 miles) and had no issue with either one. I did however find wearing the filtered masks on a hot day to be a little uncomfortable but that could be due to the excessive heat. Not that it's a deal-breaker but I wished the ear loops were a tad bit thicker. Overall, I would recommend these masks and would love to see more color options. Well done Outdoor Research, well done!

This is a very comfortable, easy to use mask. I primarily wear it at work.

wear it as a face mask. I like to wear a cloth mask one time and wash it in case it picked up something on the one time use. However the filter is another story. I can not wash the filter. Yet you said in your ad that the filter can be used numerous times. So am I to remove the filter , wash the mask and put the potentially contaminated filter back in the clean mask? Does not make sense to me.