FloMax Pro Mask Review

Since covid I have been trying to find an Actually Good mask. When the greater community finally admitted that, yeah, Medical masks, cloth masks, and the like weren't actually protecting anyone and depended on 100% mask adoption to actually work.

Post mask mandates, masking depended on getting something that would be more defensive, so KN95 masks would only offer partial protection. I had been using 3M Aura masks for flights, but they looked ugly and were uncomfortable, plus their disposable nature meant I'd go through several. I would only really mask for flights and other confined areas with a lot of people when traveling, so my mask use isn't as vigorous as other people I know.

that said, prior to going to GDC I was really worried about catching covid or something else and ruining a very expensive trip. Many of my friends had a FloMask Pro at events I would go to, so it seemed like the one to get. It is not cheap at about $90 for the whole kit. 

The mask is very well made and comes in two pieces, the front clamp and the rear part that smooshes onto the face. You can get these in two sizes depending on your face size. 

The mask itself comes with two types of filters, heavy duty and everyday, and I wish I had put the everyday one in, because the heavy duty one is hard to talk through. There's also a foam condensation insert that can be tucked inside the rubber seal but this would sometimes fall out. 

I wore the mask anytime I was on a plane, in an airport, or inside the convention hall or otherwise crowded party. It's almost fashionable. 

The problems I have with masks is condensation building up on my glasses and soreness around my ears and face when wearing a mask longterm. Finally, most masks with ear loops tend to make my glasses fall off easier. With the flowmask I mainly had soreness around my nose bridge. However, I was able to wear it pretty much all week without my glasses falling off or condensation fogging them up. 

Importantly, each part of the mask can be taken off and replaced and cleaned. Hoping for more years of use out of mine.