3M 8210V Particulate Respirator with Cool Flow Valve, Grinding, Sanding, Sawing, Sweeping, Woodworking, Dust, 10/Box

I have developed reactive airway disease, which is not a good thing when a person farms for a living. I use these masks to reduce the sheer quantity of particulates (especially dust) that I'm exposed to when working outdoors. Especially during times when the hot summers and north winds create mounds of dust on every surface. As masks go, it's bearable. No one likes to have their face trapped in steamy exhalation all day but....the venting helps a lot. I do end up with heavy perspiration on my face that is inside the mask on the hotter days. But all in all, this keeps me working and helps reduce my coughing from particulate exposure. For the price, it's a great value, and if the masks are cared for by keeping them clean and being gentle with the elastic straps, they are reusable for days. My only wish is that instead of the elastic being "one size fits all" that they could have an adjustable elastic strap. When first put on they can feel very tight.

I am immune compromised so masks whenever I am out and about are mandatory. Because I wear them so much and so long they have to be comfortable. I'm also a nurse so I know that they have to be N95 in order to be effective. I have used 3M in industry and also my preference personally. They fit my face well, have a good seal and known quality.

These work fairly well but are overly snug (uncomfortably so) and can't be adjusted. The vent in front does lower the exhale pressure and reduces accumulated moisture. These came in handy during the fires in Northern California.

For a good, comfortable mask which can be worn with eyeglasses and not fog them up, this is really a good buy, and nice quantity to keep on hand. They are very comfortable, and the dual bands keep the mask fit and secure on your face while you work. The adjustable band on the nose piece helps it to seal very, very well, and the outlet valve is the clue to not fogging your glasses.This is NOT a fume mask for protection against solvents or pesticides, note the product description: "This respirator is designed for use for particles such as those from grinding, sanding, sweeping, sawing, bagging, or other dusty operations. The respirator incorporates 3M’s proprietary technology with advanced electrostatically charged microfiber filter media designed for ease of breathing. This respirator is compatible with a variety of protective eyewear and hearing protection.

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These mask are too small. The rubber band that goes around the back of my neck is so tight that I almost passed out from wearing one. It's stapled, so there's no way to make it longer. I could cut string holes in the mask and put a string on it, but then the mask would have holes in it.

My standard for years for greatly reducing inhaled dust. Simple, fairly comfortable. Elastic bands usually don't break before you're ready to discard the mask.Note: if you want to stop an airborne virus you need a space suit or a level 5 clean room!

The vent in front is great. Fog up on my glasses is gone. What else is there to say, it’s 3M product don’t go cheap when you protect your lungs.