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M$1 May 05, 2009 06:35 PM

What is the best gas mask out there? What about the cheapest?

I am not talking about some wimpy surgical mask, I want to know what the best "chemical attack" ready gas mask is. Are their cheaper alternatives?
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May 09, 2009 03:55 AM
Best Mask:

The MSA Millennium CBA-RCA Gas Mask ($288) is a top rated gas mask as reported in newspapers like the Wall Street Journal shortly after 9/11. This is the top of line consumer gas mask that accepts all 40mm NATO filters (left or right mount), gives you a wide field of vision with a flexible tactical lens, has a drinking capability, and includes a hard, removable outer protective lens. The Hycar Rubber facepiece will protect you from any known biological or chemical warfare agents.

Best Value:

Not all gas masks are purchased by civilians looking for the answer when a chemical attack occurs, many are bought by riot police or others in law enforcement that need them for tactical procedures. The M-95 Military Mask Kit ($175) is an excellent choice and is not as expensive as the MSA gas mask listed above but provides all the protection you need. The M95 gas mask has high-efficiency NBC filters that will save you from chemical and biological agents and from radioactive or toxic particles
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May 07, 2009 04:53 PM
Israel makes some very-good gear, because they sort of have to if they want to, you know, live.

U.S. military masks aren't bad. I can tell you, firsthand, that they work as expected if you use them properly. They're easy to find at gun shows, military-surplus stores, and on the Internet. Just be sure that you buy one that actually fits, because one that's too small or too large won't properly seal around your face - then you'll get all sorts of interesting side effects, which you probably won't want. (That, though, is true of any gas mask, not just the U.S.-issue version.)

However, U.S. masks are kind of heavy, and bulky, so don't expect to be able to store one in your slimline briefcase or something. There's a reason why mine was in a drop pouch...which, incidentally, banged my hip every time I took a step.
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