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The only ones I'd add would be the GVS Elipse P100, which also comes in a source control version. They are relatively low profile, but the fit is known to be tempermental due to the mask material.

After u/skippyskep’s review, I bought some sip mask valves for those who need to drink bevetages while wearing a respirator.

And I just grabbed a Vitalight CO2 monitor for a friend, even though I really want one for myself. 😆

Have they tried LG Airwashers before? They are not really the “big” trifold everyone says they are.

The LG Airwasher is:

• 203mm wide
• 77mm tall midsection / 71mm tall usable midsection
• 47mm top flap and a 50mm bottom flap

The Good Manner large is:

• 205mm wide
• 80mm tall midsection/ 76mm tall usable midsection
• 52mm top flap and a 56mm bottom flap

If you want to try the LG Airwashers, you can buy a small batch on Amazon.

There seems to be an Ilwoul store on Amazon, which has this listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WYRCGQ7

Never ordered from them, but I’ve never received a counterfeit KF94 of a known brand.

Don’t go too wild on Amazon, though. Hopefully there will e another Gmarket shipping sale so you can get a deal like this: 120 masks for $27 + shipping.

Hope that helps!

>So I just ordered the VFlexs on sale from Office Depot online (the retail store nearby sold out a while ago) and will be prepping the VFlexs I have at home (for myself, my daughter and son-in-law).

I imagine that there are people who stopped masking ages ago - or who only used surgical masks. I'm glad you were prepared with effective respiratory protection.

With respect to goggles fogging up - I purchased some anti-fog spray on Amazon and thought it worked pretty well.

CYBER MONDAY DEAL

Vitalight CO2 monitor

• $35.19 for Prime members in USA, was $43.99
• link to Vitalight listing

NOTE: the internal battery on the Vitalight lasts about 6 hours so you might want to get a small portable battery charger if you want to get through a full day.

The BIO / U & I KF94 adjustable ear loop masks for ages 2-5

• 20 pack of masks $25.19 for Amazon Prime US members, regularly $31.49
• link to listing on Amazon US

Good Manner KF94

Children’s sized yellow trifold - 10 count for $5.99, regularly $9.99 - 20 count for $10.80, regularly 18.00 - link to listing on Amazon US

Adult size white trifold masks - 5 masks for $3.60, regularly $6.00 - 20 masks for $13.18, regularly $21.97 - link to listing on Amazon US

IFM (Indiana Face Mask) N95 Respirator Masks, Box of 25

• $17.59 for Amazon Prime US members, regularly $31.99
• link to Amazon US listing

Aranet is under 200 atm on Amazon which is pretty good!

The 1512HH is actually even cheaper than that at Amazon right now as a Black Friday special. The one I've had for a while now is the 200M, which has only cosmetic differences from this one.

https://smile.amazon.com/Coway-AP-1512HH-Mighty-Purifier-White/dp/B00BTKAPUU/

If you guys like Blunas, you should try the Good Manner KF94 trifolds when you have a chance. Here’s a small batch of them via Amazon to try for fit. They are so much less expensive (uh, 100 for $22 plus shipping and they come in 5 colors!) then Blunas, and they fit similarly. You’ll need to adjust the ear loops with an s-hook, cord stoppers, or other add on, but I find the GM ear loops more comfy than those on the Bluna FaceFit.

Sounds like it was a fun time! So sad I missed it, would have loved to try so many! I'm a little tempted to try one of them since they are so unusual, I found the Lively brand on Amazon and it has a 30% coupon.

No rush, but if you ever have the time, can you take another look at your mask testing stash and see why you didn't like the Lively brand?

I like any mask that doesn't require adjustments, so your list helps narrow it down a lot!

Took me weeks to learn to like (not love) the Flo. I stuff the perimeter of my Flo with weatherproofing foam to get a better seal. I find the halo strap helps a lot.

Dang, you thorough. The tip of clipping one end is brilliant. And point taken about hair. Funny how much the details matter. I actually bought one of these at some point, and tossed immediately. Not sure I can remember/articulate why, but incredibly difficult to use. Thanks again.

I’ve been using these nose pads to improve the seal. Obviously not going to work as well as an adhesive, but I’m generally only wearing earloops outside, and short periods of time. I do find they improve the fit enough to not detect leaks on exhales, though.

I stole the idea to clip the hook on one side from someone on one of the other mask subs. Haha!

I have a very similar Velcro brand face mask extender that I rarely ever grab. I used to like it, but now I reach for the s-hooks or cinching lanyard.

NOTE: My add-ons may change when I am regularly wearing ear loop masks. Right now I am full-time N95 because caseloads are still so crazy in my area.

https://www.amazon.com/3-Layer-Filters-Protective-Covering-Individual/dp/B08MS7746X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2PS66WEFLA77Q&keywords=Bio+mask+xxs&qid=1667146097&s=hpc&sprefix=bio+mask+xxs%2Chpc%2C182&sr=1-2 is this it? The brand name is different but the image they use is the same as one of the links

If you don't want to go full goggles, you might consider something like these safety glasses that fit over prescription glasses.

For me, cord stops are usually same, same as slip knots depending on where each is positioned. If i were pressed, I’d pick the round cord stops like this over slip knots, but that’s just personal preference.

I always lump the two options into one basket in my brain, with slip knots being free and the cord stops taking a bit more initial effort.

My elderly mother doesn't like the trifold KF94 because she struggles to get the three pieces open on her face quickly and correctly. She does like the bifolds though - so she'll wear KN95s with pretty patterns or KF94 bifolds.

I just got a set of Good Manner KF94 Bifolds on Amazon for really cheap, so maybe those are worth trying out - they are quite breathable but don't fit my chin area great... everyone's face is different so they might work for your. My spouse wears the Powecom KN95 and those fit well and are a reputable brand of KN95.

The only issue with her wearing bifolds is that she doesn't round the nosewire unless I do it for her, so there's often a gap up there at the top - I try to remind her to just use her finger or to flatten the nose bridge completely before putting it on to shape to her face, but she's more interested in just popping the mask on and going (and I'm grateful she's still wearing a mask at all tbh.) If they are going to insist on wearing surgical, maybe just make sure they're the best surgical masks you can get and not some super cheap unrated masks?

I started with these first but switched to the second pair, on the advise of someone here. I do like the fit of the foam gasket on the second one--it seals better around my face. It's not a tight seal but I think it's pretty effective for the current variants. If it gets a lot more infectious, I might go to a tight seal.
3M safety glasses
3M safety glasses (blue)

If I am just running quick errands, I’ll wear a baseball cap pulled low, my regular glasses, and my N95. If I am going somewhere that hats are inappropriate like the office, I often wear contacts and some larger “fake” (clear glass) glasses. If the location is higher risk, I can switch to the 3M Virtua Safety Glasses with foam gaskets.

I got some from Amazon, via Quest Safety Products--they appear to be legit and the Auras and packaging were legit. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TVSY9O?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details

If I am just running quick errands, I’ll wear a baseball cap pulled low, my regular glasses, and my N95. If I am going somewhere that hats are inappropriate like the office, I often wear contacts and some larger “fake” (clear glass) glasses. If the location is higher risk, I can switch to the 3M Virtua Safety Glasses with foam gaskets.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Glasses-Anti-Fog-Control-Removable/dp/B00AEXKR4C?pd_rd_w=QNRHS&content-id=amzn1.sym.8c981e06-5a7a-4bcc-9969-07c3b3fbb9a6&pf_rd_p=8c981e06-5a7a-4bcc-9969-07c3b3fbb9a6&pf_rd_r=CW7225KAS63GE33MEKG1&pd_rd_wg=o...

BNX makes black trifold N95 FFRs. They are available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/BNX-Particulate-Respirator-Protective-TC-84A-9362/dp/B09TCLMCDS

Another option is an elastomeric mask with a speaking diaphragm. These muffle much less than normal elastomerics but still more than FFRs.

I got this one, I think all the ones that look like this are basically the same:

Mini CO2 Detector, Air Quality... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3J3757C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The gold standard seems to be the Aranet4 but it’s more expensive and has more features. People with both say once calibrated the cheaper one’s readings are pretty close but it does need to be calibrated often (about 1-2x a day) and there’s no low power standby mode so it’s constantly measuring and dies in a day.