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Outdoor Research Face Mask

Snow Sports > Masks & BalaclavasRated: ***** by 27 reviews.

Mountain Gear

When your work or play pits you outside against mother nature's wrath, protect yourself with Outdoor Research's Face Mask. Shield yourself from nasty winds and biting cold with the breathable and water-resistant WINDSTOPPER Soft Shell fabric and a contoured fit that wraps around your face for full-on wind protection and increased warmth.

Features:

  • Avoid an itchy scalp with flat-seam construction that doesn't chafe your skin
  • Block driving winds and keep your neck and face protected with fleece-backed WINDSTOPPER Soft Shell fabric while a stretch-woven face resists snow, spray, and abrasion
  • Get the right fit with the contoured shape and rear hook-and-loop size adjustment; elastane trim for added comfort in fit
  • Prevent moisture build-up and clammy conditions with a mesh breathing port

Altrec

This contoured shape Outdoor Research Face Mask wraps comfortably around your face, providing warmth and wind protection in cold conditions. A mesh breathing port lets you blow off steam in the backcountry.

Features:

  • Avg. weight: 1.2 oz./33 g (size L)
  • Contoured shape
  • Elastane trim
  • Fabric: Breathable/water-resistant WINDSTOPPER Soft Shell fabric with fleece backing
  • Flat-seam construction
  • Mesh breathing port
  • Rear hook/loop size adjustment

USOutdoor.com

This contoured shape face mask wraps comfortably around your face, providing warmth and wind protection in cold conditions. A mesh breathing port lets you blow off steam in the backcountry.

Features:

  • Breathable/water-resistant WindStopper® Soft Shell fabric with fleece backing
  • Contoured shape
  • Elastane trim Avg. weight: 1.2 oz./33 g (size L)
  • Flat-seam construction
  • Mesh breathing port
  • Rear hook/loop size adjustment

Oregon Mountain Community

The Outdoor Research Face Mask: This contoured shape face mask wraps comfortably around your face, providing warmth and wind protection in cold conditions. A mesh breathing port lets you blow off steam in the backcountry.

Features:

  • Contoured shape
  • Elastane trim
  • Flat-seam construction
  • Mesh breathing port
  • Rear hook/loop size adjustment

Campsaver.com

The classic Outdoor Research Peruvian hat protects your face with soft fleece earflaps. It combines windproof, all-mountain protection with soft fleece insulation. The chin cord will keep the earflaps tied overhead when the sun is shining.

Features:

  • Elastane trim
  • Long earflaps with chin cord and cordlock
  • Two-panel crown construction

Moosejaw

No description provided.

Fabric:polyester
Weight:1.2 ounces

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Legend

  •     - Oregon Mountain Community
  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - USOutdoor.com
  •     - Altrec
  •     - Campsaver.com

Outdoor Research Face Mask Reviews Summary:

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****2
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Reviews:

Love It!!!!

Rating:*****
This is great for running!! Very comfortable!! Velcro in back makes it so easy to put on. I found that most face/neck masks make me feel like I can't turn my head to the side or it 'moves' out of place(nose-mouth openings), but this mask is great!! You can turn your head and it moves with you!! Also with most masks, I feel like I can't breathe-like I'm sucking in 'old' air with not enough oxygen-this mask is great, somehow it blocks the wind yet lets fresh air in without feeling cold. Normally I cannot run in cold weather because I will get sore throats(and other masks "suffocate")-but this mask has made outdoor winter running possible again!! Yeah!!!
R. at Altrec on 10/27/2007

Asthma Relief!

Rating:*****
I have been unable to run outdoors in the winter for years because the cold, dry air causes asthmatic coughing fits. I love the Outdoor Research mask because it warms the air coming in, but doesn't cause a bunch of soggy moisture build-up around my mouth. Now,for the first time in years, I can run outdoors in the winter and am not trapped indoors on my treadmill. The only thing I would change is having a method for figuring out the correct size to order. I ordered a small, and it's a bit snugger than I'd like. The small size seems more appropriate for children than adults. If you're a petite adult, order a medium.
Tamy in NH at Altrec on 01/18/2005

Does a great job!

Rating:*****
I walk outdoors all year around and the Northeast winters can really chill when the temp is 12 degrees and the wind is whipping. I have enough winter gear to keep reasonably warm but my face would always freeze. I recently bought a windstopper face mask and it really does work. I won't walk without it now on cold days. I would recommend it to anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors in winter time. Th only drawback is that you may appear to some that you are about to hold up the local stagecoach. Personally I'd rather be warm then care about that.
Ed K. at Altrec on 12/26/2004

84 year old up-state NY woman loves this face mask

Rating:*****
I purchased this face mask for my 84 year old mother, Sarah, who lives in frigid upstate NY near the Canadian border. She suffered from severe head aches after being exposed to the seemingly ever present sharp winds of winter so of course she avoided going outside for walks which she normally enjoyed very much. She loves this mask because now nothing can stop her from stayng healthy and in shape all winter so she can remain strong for spring gardening . Now she will also be able to put the snow shoes she bought to use more.
Nancy at Altrec on 12/26/2004

Awesome Cold Weather Value

Rating:*****
This is just a great piece of gear to have for those occasions when nothing else will do. Easily stows away in a pocket and is ready when you need it. On a really cold day or you've been out there too long and the sun is going down, this face mask provides that extra bit of comfort that make all the difference between wishing I never went out there and having a GREAT DAY. Da! The sizing seems pretty true, but if things always seem small on you, then you might want to size up.
Reuben Ryder at Altrec on 09/05/2005

5-star review! I hardly EVER give 5-stars!!

Rating:*****
Great product, great service, lightning fast shipping. This windstopper is 100% better than the one I was using before. I very rarely give a perfect review (I'm a very critical person by nature), but this experience deserves it. Customer service is awesome. I read a review below about sizing. I am 5'9 150 pounds with an average sized head. The medium fits perfectly. The large would probably have been too big for me. Use altrec's sizing chart. A perfect fit is what resulted for me using this chart.. Thanks altrec!
Joe Hettiarachchy at Altrec on 01/28/2005

So glad I tried it!

Rating:*****
After dealing with 4 cases of bronchitis and 5 asthma flares last winter from running in the cold I decided to get smart and try one of these masks. It is UNBELIEVABLY effective. It is very comfortable to wear (no suffocation and very flexible), my face doesn't burn from the wind, & my lungs aren't screaming. I am at buying at least one more of these--highly recommended for anyone who works or plays outside in the cold.
Anonymous at Altrec on 01/03/2008

Fantastic Product!

Rating:*****
I bought it for my husband who has many health issues and occasionally has to spend short periods of time outside for work. It is easy for him to put on, he said it is very comfortable and warm, and best of all his glasses don't steam up! We received the mask in less than a week after I placed the order. We have been completely satisfied with the ordering process and product.
E & D McKenney - MN at Altrec on 01/30/2008

Really Works!

Rating:*****
I bought two of these masks because I wasn't sure of the size. I bought them for my son to try and thought I would send one back BUT after I tried on the one he didn't use I kept it. Very comfortable even for just walking the dog in 10 degree weather. It is so nice to not have a frozen face when I get home!
Francie Wright at Altrec on 01/23/2008

Works Great!

Rating:*****
I wear glasses and do a lot of Astronomy outdoors on cold freezing nights for long hours. I find that the typical full face baclava interferes with the side arms of my glasses, hence I got this. It works great! Wind stopping capability is excellent, the gauze for exhaling prevents my glasses from fogging up. It is also very comfortable to wear for hours on end.
Ivan Ong at Altrec on 12/24/2003