Face Masks (not the Covid kind)

[J. Overland]

What are folks using for face masks? I purchased a mesh full face mask from Cabela's around 20 years ago that I really like. It doesn't have the wire over the eyes/nose like so many seem to, and fits perfectly. Because it's a light mesh it doesn't inhibit breathing or make me too warm. I can't find anything similar on the market today and I'm not a fan of face paint.

 

[Craig F]

I like the SPF face buffs mainly sold for fishing in tropical climates. You can get them in just about any camo pattern, lightweight and easy to use.

 

[Dani]

Can you find a similar mesh and just sew it over the old face mask? Possibly just use the wire frame/fabric that you like?

I use a buff type but Steve never could because they made him way too hot. He used the type you describe. I suspect that the buff types would be too constricting for you.

I dislike the face masks I find at the stores these days that are mesh because they are typically just loos lumps of fabric. They get in my way.

 

[Jeff Reardon]

This time of year, a buff. As it gets colder, fleece balaclava like this one. Though I think mine came from the local hardware store, not WallyWorld.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Winter-Outdoor-Windproof-fleece-bionic-Camo-Hunting-Balaclava-Hat-Ski-Mask-Camouflage-005/553433866

 

[Capt Rich Geminski]

I use my bow hunting mask. Spandp flage. You can cut holes for eyes, nose and mouth. Like to snack while gunning, fresh oysters, clams.

 

[roy brewington]

https://www.primos.com/accessories-and-gear/gloves-and-masks/ I prefer their stretch fit face masks. I like the 3/4. Just enough warmth to them for me during cold weather and can also run a call , drink coffee, smoke my pipe with it on due to mouth hole. Thier just a bit to warm though for the hotter days of late spring turkey hunting in my opinion. I use a drake mesh mask for that.

 

[Neal Haarberg]

I used a mesh one for years and then switched to the buff type when I got glasses. I cut a hole for the nose and mouth to keep my glasses from fogging up. I like it better because I can easily pull it down over my neck when I don't need it. Just ordered more on amazon as backups. It doesn't get real cold here so I like the lightweight one made for fishing.
https://www.amazon.com/Agymo-Cooling-Protection%EF%BC%8CFace-Breathable-Lightweight/dp/B08BJMPBDB/ref=sr_1_2?crid=369CK7AP5EJF9&keywords=Agymo+Cooling+Camo+Gaiter+Face+Mask%2C+UV+Protection%EF%BC%8C&qid=1666625749&sprefix=agymo+cooling+camo+gaiter+face+mask%2C+uv+protection+%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-2

 

[Mark J.]

I have the Sitka face mask in a couple of different camo patterns and have been very happy with them. It only covers the bottom half of the face but is light weight and has an opening for your mouth to call/drink coffee. I find it stays up fairly well but I also tuck it under the Walker Ear Muffs I wear when duck hunting.



https://www.sitkagear.com/products/sitka-face-mask/elevated-ii

 

[Al Hansen]

You mean like this? I have two of them that I got back around 02/03 and they are still doing the job. By the way, when you talked about the face mask used during the covid pandemic, I tried a black mask I used when I had to go shopping. I bought another one that I used for about a week of duck hunting and it worked just fine. Our weather tends to be on the warmer side down here so I much prefer the mesh type that I still wear while duck hunting. Hey, our season opens on Friday and runs to the end of January. That is exciting.
Al