Western mountaineering face masks

[Kona]

Hello BPL and hope this is the proper place to post this.

Just wondering if anybody has tried the Western mountaineering face masks and if so are they comfortable and do the job. The website says they are 3 in by 8 in is that correct?

I bought some of the HMG face masks. As usual well-made and I like the material but they just didn’t fit me correctly.

Any help is appreciated.

Cheers Kona

[Ryan Jordan]

Haven’t tried the WM ones. The HMG masks don’t provide much coverage, I think they are too narrow. We are using the OR Mask now and they are excellent, I talk about it a little on the latest episode of the podcast, around the 28-minute mark.

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I also use the OR masks, I find them excellent also, although I may be biased since my wife helps to make them

[Victor Jorgensen]

I have not tried the Western Mountain face masks.  But other backpacking gear vendors are offering good masks in my opinion.  I just re-ordered some from Hammock Gear.  Only $7; light weight, good breathability, and reasonably comfortable.  Delivery was quick.  I have no affiliation other than a long time customer.

[Kona]

Thanks for chiming in Ryan,Link and Victor. I completely agree that the HMG masks are way too narrow and don’t give you the necessary coverage.

I certainly don’t think your bias Link when it’s something your wife made.

I listened to the podcast, thanks Ryan.

The OR masks look really nice. Being almost 6 and 1/2 in tall and 9 and 1/2 in wide with a filter. That’s the coverage that is needed.

I will take a look at hammock gear offerings as well.

 

Thanks Kona

[David U]

I’ve been using the HMG masks and they fit me really well.  Actually, they fit my entire family really well.  Obviously the shape of your face will have some effect on the efficacy of coverage.

[Greg Mihalik]

A tight nose bridge is essential.

Do any of these pass the “no fog on glasses” test?

If not, breath out = virus in.

Just wondering …

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My wife wears her OR mask with her glasses no problem with fogging, the nose piece is mold able to fit your nose.

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