Comments on: gas mask

By: hvymetal86

hvymetal86 — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:57:18 +0000

@stephenpjc

If you’re asking about Operation Mayhem 2… What was Operation Mayhem 1?

By: ack

ack — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:59:02 +0000

Halloween, eh?

Then you will want to go for an old European gas mask.

The European armies had gas masks that were freakish and scary.

Check eBay.

By: Sarcastastic

Sarcastastic — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:07:04 +0000

I was gonna do that this year too Tiki. I had a big trench coat and everything. The only problem was the same as yours though, getting the mask, so I went as a British Lord instead!

By: tiki god

tiki god — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:07:04 +0000

@MikeBabaguh

to look awesome for halloween! this, combined with a big hood, and maybe a stray dog to wander the streets with me….

By: the_wanderer

the_wanderer — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:46:31 +0000

The currently military surplus gas mas is good, but make sure that you get a new, current replacement filter with it.. All common filters are now NATO threaded and fit most masks. You should probably get an NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) filter. Masks also come with and without hoods. If you get one without a hood, it’s a lot easier to put on, but doesn’t cover the skin on the back of your neck, or all of the skin under your hair.

By: Starbuck

Starbuck — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:18:11 +0000

to shmoke. that’s why. n.n

By: MikeBabaguh

MikeBabaguh — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Barring some sort of Michael Crichton-inspired disaster, why the hell would a private citizen ever need to buy a gas mask?

By: Pants

Pants — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:35:19 +0000

actually thats presents a question. is the safety of a second-hand gas mask from a military supply store always guaranteed? anyone know the deal on that in canada and US, i.e: regulations?

By: ack

ack — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:31:08 +0000

It entirely depends upon your purpose.

Are you filtering fart gas, particulate, or NBC?

Do you need a hood?

The products from MSA are good, but the US military mark 5 is the best deal for the money (you can get them for nearly nothing 2nd hand).

By: stephenpjc

stephenpjc — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:25:02 +0000

tikigod, if you’re planning Operation Mayhem 2, I’d like to be the first to join your ranks. SIR!