winter masks?
11-14-09 | 08:40 AM
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winter masks?
Can anyone here recommend a mask that is not part of a full balaclava? My cold induced asthma kicks in once the temps hit ~60 degrees, so I need something to warm the air before it hits my lungs. Unfortunately, while ~60 degrees is too cold for my lungs, it is not too cold for the rest of me. I'd rather not wear a full balaclava, because anything that is thick enough to warm the air would likely result in sweating profusely.
11-14-09 | 09:26 AM
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Pull the top of your balaclava down to your neck. Leave the mask portion loosely over your nose/mouth. It allows the air to be warmer without restricting the flow. Works for me. I don't need to warm the air until its about 30 degrees out though.
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11-14-09 | 09:43 AM
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https://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/e...od/8000022-410
This thing is meant to work in different "modes." I've got one and it works nicely. I keep it covering my whole head, and it actually breaths pretty well.
This thing is meant to work in different "modes." I've got one and it works nicely. I keep it covering my whole head, and it actually breaths pretty well.
11-14-09 | 11:03 AM
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Neck gaitor works for me. Pull up or down as needed.
For example: https://www.rei.com/search?cat=40003698
For example: https://www.rei.com/search?cat=40003698
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11-14-09 | 11:14 AM
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What about something like this:
https://www.respro.com/products/urban...ing/city_mask/
I've been thinking about trying one to help out with my allergies.
https://www.respro.com/products/urban...ing/city_mask/
I've been thinking about trying one to help out with my allergies.
11-14-09 | 11:56 AM
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I have something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...CFHQ36XKPYRA0Q
I'd wear a balaclava but having no nose opening means that the warm air coming out of my lungs fogs up my (prescription) glasses. This kind of mask does the trick.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...CFHQ36XKPYRA0Q
I'd wear a balaclava but having no nose opening means that the warm air coming out of my lungs fogs up my (prescription) glasses. This kind of mask does the trick.
11-14-09 | 03:48 PM
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Try a bandanna.
11-14-09 | 04:35 PM
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www.schampa.com
They have tons of facemasks, baselayers, balaclavas, etc.
They have tons of facemasks, baselayers, balaclavas, etc.
11-14-09 | 04:45 PM
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11-14-09 | 05:02 PM
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11-14-09 | 05:36 PM
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The Masque or the Neofleece Combo Scarf. I'm considering getting them because it looks like they'll do a much better job of directing my breath out and down than my current balaclava, which should reduce fogging.
11-14-09 | 05:45 PM
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I have something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...CFHQ36XKPYRA0Q
I'd wear a balaclava but having no nose opening means that the warm air coming out of my lungs fogs up my (prescription) glasses. This kind of mask does the trick.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...CFHQ36XKPYRA0Q
I'd wear a balaclava but having no nose opening means that the warm air coming out of my lungs fogs up my (prescription) glasses. This kind of mask does the trick.
Last edited by meanwhile; 11-14-09 at 06:46 PM.
11-14-09 | 06:58 PM
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I have one of these and it works pretty well. I use this and a smartwool beanie when it's in the 20 degree range..
https://www.rei.com/product/725713
https://www.rei.com/product/725713
11-16-09 | 01:06 PM
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more people would have recommended a balaclava had the OP not specified that (s)he doesn't want a balaclava.
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11-16-09 | 03:11 PM
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https://www.psolar.com/id5.html
The models at the bottom of the page appear to be likely candidates. Giving them a call to discuss your needs is probably a good idea. They might even make something custom.
The models at the bottom of the page appear to be likely candidates. Giving them a call to discuss your needs is probably a good idea. They might even make something custom.
