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Cold Air Mask Options

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John Sigmon · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2019 · Points: 83

Looking for some creative ideas or existing products! I'm in search of ways to warm the incoming air I'm breathing while out in the cold that are goggle/glasses compatible. I have mild asthma and struggle with dry sinuses, prolonged periods in the cold inflame my symptoms and can give me a sore throat.

A buff works OK for mouth breathing but if I cover my nose my goggles/glasses instantly fog up.

I tried the Cold Avenger mask but the upper edge/seam of the mask goes right under goggles and makes them very uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour. Is there a modification that someone recommends to make them work better?

Has anyone tried a normal 3M N95 from home depot? 

Open to suggestions!

Lothian Buss · · Durango, CO · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 15

maybe try one of those neoprene face fasks? like these ones: https://www.seirus.com/collections/face-masks-head-47-face

Skiers wear them a lot with goggles. 

Maybe they don't warm the air up enough for ya? 

Ian MacDonald · · Custer, SD · Joined May 2019 · Points: 10

Sounds like this is what you want. Though I can't comment on glasses compatability 

https://www.newmoonski.com/product/vapro-airtrim-asthma-respirator-kit-12366.htm

Terry E · · San Francisco, CA · Joined Aug 2011 · Points: 43

I’m not sure how much this will warm the air, but the North45 Sure Fit Balaclava avoids fogging. It has a separate layer that directs your exhale away from glasses and goggles. Designed by a small company in Canmore in the CDN Rockies:

https://north45.ca/products/surefit-anti-fog-merino-wool-balaclava

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