Buying my first gas mask

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Hollowpoint
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Buying my first gas mask

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Hi there I’m just starting to prep for shtf and I’m having trouble finding a good source to tell me what the best option of gas mask is for me. I’m looking at the gsr and the s-10 what are the pros and cons of these masks? Could someone explain to me. And what is a good nbc suit
Thank you -taylor
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Re: Buying my first gas mask

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Hi Taylor can you please post an intro

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On the subject of masks

Best advice is get one that FITS.. and is new with the appropriate filters for the task which are new in date and sealed (left in the open air the activated carbon "goes off"

It's just as important to cover all exposure skin as that can adsorbs chemicals

Oh and be able to decontaminate yourself if your exposed to hazardous materials

Be it asbestos or anthrax or chemical's
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Re: Buying my first gas mask

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As Yorkshire Andy said...

Plus, I would go for the GSR over the S10. Having used both, I rate the GSR over the S10 as it has twin filters allowing you to change one at a time.

The S10 is knocking on in age and you risk buying one with perished rubber/plastic. The GSR being the baby on the market you stand to have a longer shelf life.

Don't forget though; it's not just the respirator, you need to consider all the ancillary equipment that goes with the respirator. (Suit, Glove, decontamination, drinking straw & bottle etc)

Watch your sizing on the GSR if you go that route, there is an inner size of the face mask and the outer size of the main mask.
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