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    • setandsettingS
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      Those look pretty decent!

      We've been using some Outdoor Research masks with filter inserts we bought from REI. They feel the "safest" ones we have. We also bought ones from Patagonia that are good for hiking.

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      • Paul9221P
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        @setandsetting:

        Those look pretty decent!

        We've been using some Outdoor Research masks with filter inserts we bought from REI. They feel the "safest" ones we have. We also bought ones from Patagonia that are good for hiking.

        I like those Outdoor Research ones!  I don't think I've seen them.  And I like that they take a filter.  None of mine do that.  Did you just buy them online?

        Blanket-line all the things!!!

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          • setandsettingS
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            @Paul9221:

            @setandsetting:

            Those look pretty decent!

            We've been using some Outdoor Research masks with filter inserts we bought from REI. They feel the "safest" ones we have. We also bought ones from Patagonia that are good for hiking.

            I like those Outdoor Research ones!  I don't think I've seen them.  And I like that they take a filter.  None of mine do that.  Did you just buy them online?

            Yup. Ordered from REI. Came really quick. I feel like $5 for 3 filters is a little bit much though, considering we're going to be wearing these things for a while.

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            • Paul9221P
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              Dang!  I didn't even realize that GAH made masks.  Nice, @Appfaff !

              Blanket-line all the things!!!

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              • setandsettingS
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                Also maybe I'm a psychopath/hypochondriac (guilty as charged!) but whenever I see a mask advertised as "breathable" I think "oh well that means it's easy for THE VIRUS to get through."

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                • Paul9221P
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                  @setandsetting:

                  Also maybe I'm a psychopath/hypochondriac (guilty as charged!) but whenever I see a mask advertised as "breathable" I think "oh well that means it's easy for THE VIRUS to get through."

                  Ha!  I'm no doctor but you may be onto something.  I'm definitely going to check out some of these with filters.

                  Blanket-line all the things!!!

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                  • neph93N
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                    I wonder whether in ten years time someone will look at this thread and say, «wtf?!» before saying «oh, yeah, there was that covid thing in 2020», or whether it will still be relevant then.

                    Either way, good idea @Paul9221

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                    • PalmerP
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                      I'm a fan of the Paloma Hayes masks. I have a few that I rotate through each week. They fit my fat head well and don't fog up my glasses too much.

                      I snagged a Ship John mask back in March that is nice but I prefer elastic straps so it doesn't get as much wear.

                      However, with how gnarly the surge is lately I've just been wearing an N95 with a good seal because there are anti-maskers everywhere.

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                      • louisboscoL
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                        the only place where I can think of which mandates mask where I live is at the apple store. In Perth and even Australia to a certain extend, we've never come to a point where masks were mandatory. And now, we have been 7 months of a covid free community and enjoying life as normal.

                        So I can't really say I know how it feels to be a mask wear or an anti mask wearer..

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                        • CutlasshoundC
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                          I use the Orbitgear ones.

                          They come in different sizes and the 3 is quite oversized, wide enough to fit my face and long enough to accommodate my beard well.

                          Machine washable, do not fog up glasses and also easily adjustable.

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                          • PalmerP
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                            @louisbosco:

                            the only place where I can think of which mandates mask where I live is at the apple store. In Perth and even Australia to a certain extend, we've never come to a point where masks were mandatory. And now, we have been 7 months of a covid free community and enjoying life as normal.

                            So I can't really say I know how it feels to be a mask wear or an anti mask wearer..

                            You're really fortunate to not be in the US.

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                            • neph93N
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                              @louisbosco:

                              the only place where I can think of which mandates mask where I live is at the apple store. In Perth and even Australia to a certain extend, we've never come to a point where masks were mandatory. And now, we have been 7 months of a covid free community and enjoying life as normal.

                              Not mandatory here either, unless you are on a plane. Strongly encouraged on public transport or places were social distancing is difficult. I have a pack of N95's for my family that we can dip into when necessary. I'll be following along here and picking up a couple of fabric masks at some point, preferably with a filter pocket.

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                              • Paul9221P
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                                You can't walk into any store or restaurant without one here in California.  I was happy to see people wearing them while hiking a few weeks back.

                                Blanket-line all the things!!!

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                                • GilesG
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                                  Your're "lucky".  We cant walk into a pub, bar or restaurant even if we are wearing full hazmat  🙂

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  • jordanscollectedJ
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                                    I have runabout goods mask too. They also make a strap that snaps to the ear straps to take pressure off the back of the ears. I've found it very helpful for prolonged wear, though at work i wear the medical one as it isn't so restricting on the breathing.

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                                    • Paul9221P
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                                      @Giles:

                                      Your're "lucky".  We cant walk into a pub, bar or restaurant even if we are wearing full hazmat  🙂

                                      Are restaurants and bars totally closed over there?

                                      Restaurants over here have set up outdoor seating and are operating at reduced capacity to reduce risk.

                                      Blanket-line all the things!!!

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                                      • Paul9221P
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                                        @jordanscollected that's cool!  I did see those straps but I wasn't really sure how they worked with the straps that come with the mask.  Doesn't that behind-the-head strap end up over-stretching the built-in straps?

                                        Blanket-line all the things!!!

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                                        • GilesG
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                                          @Paul9221:

                                          @Giles:

                                          Your're "lucky".  We cant walk into a pub, bar or restaurant even if we are wearing full hazmat  🙂

                                          Are restaurants and bars totally closed over there?

                                          Restaurants over here have set up outdoor seating and are operating at reduced capacity to reduce risk.

                                          Completely closed….

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                          • louisboscoL
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                                            hahaha lucky enough to not be able to fly anywhere except our own state..  😞

                                            that said, WA is pretty extensive in terms of places to see. I'm pretty sure you'd love to be here just fishing by the ocean [url=https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1]@Giles  😉 Also, I'm moving back to Singapore in Feb next year, so it'll be interesting to see how I'll adapt to a country that requires wearing one just for being alive while going out and all..

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