Objectively? Don't waste your money.
First, my order was very very late. That seems to be an issue with this seller as the reviews say.<br /><br />As a mask goes?<br />PRO's-<br />It looks better than a paper mask.<br />CON's-<br />1- Runs a bit small. You'll have to keep adjusting the fit as you go about. That does NOT help keep your hands away from your face and compromising it's fit.<br />2- Adjustment wire in the bridge is very weak and will lose whatever contour/shape you form it to fit your nasal bridge. Hands-Face issue again and compromising masks fit.<br />3- Breathability;<br />A- You may have issues with this product if you're asthmatic, have COPD or ARD's. It is difficult to breath (I have moderate asthma/COPD at my age of 54) and it's a task to draw a breath through the mask.<br />B- The "Valve" does nothing to aid in exhalation, it's decorative. My two masks literally open up at the sides for my breath to escape around the sides of the material, not through the valve.<br />C- Elastic ear bands, again they run small and pull your ears forward. Distracting and uncomfortable (not to mention they make you look like one of the "Little Rascals" from old black and white television. Sure dated myself didn't I?<br /><br />I am certified in SCBA's marine firefighting from the oilfield (13 years) and have eight years training for Nuclear, Chemical, Biological Warfare from the infantry (M17 Protective Mask) and feel I am more than qualified to say this is a fail in all regards.<br /><br />If you are prior service, the best comparison I can make is figure it's like trying to breath through an M17 Protective Mask that has wet filters. You can do it, but it's a fight.<br /><br />Caveat Emptor, folks. Buyer beware.
Rating: 1 stars