If you're thinking a fleece gaiter is going to do the trick, think again.

[liquidfeet]

I have purchased a couple of these to use with facemasks. It was recommended by a schoolteacher who feels it gives her a little more breathing room. I have yet to adequately experiment with it but it does at least have little hooks on each side to attach to something on a face mask. This may be the year of extreme creativity to be able to go out but remain safe! And such things do not play to my skills or my arthritic fingers!

Got a link? I want some of those.

 

[floridakeysskibum]

I’ve also been struggling with masks here lately, and really wondering what I’m going to do if I’m able to head west this winter to ski. Nothing fits my itty bitty face well. Until today!! We were in home depot, and a 2 pack of kids masks were displayed in the aisle for $5. So I grabbed them. Tried on at home and low and behold they fit perfectly!! So, as for skiing, where I do use a fleece gaiter or whatever, I now have a solution to wear the kids mask under my gaiter if this will be required.
As for working here in the Florida keys outdoors in the heat and humidity, I have now cut ear holes in my buffs So they stay put, purchased a few buffs with ears holes, and use the disposable blue masks for quick errands. These “surgical” masks are very large on me. I tie the elastic to keep it on my face, which then creates a gap at my cheeks, and tends to rid up into my eyes. Oh the struggles of having a small head!! Ugh!! So grateful to have found a solution for now.

 

[Abbi]

Got a link? I want some of those.

@liquidfeet - I looked on Amazon and bought them there. There are bunches of different sizes and shapes. Best to take a look your self. I am sure if I looked carefully I could find something locally. But this was a moment of convenience and social distancing so I didn’t have to hover in a store for too long.

 

[Jilly]

I've bought the North 45 mask as has @kiki. I need to get my new goggles organized before I can see how it works.

The silicon 3D insert is something I'm interested in. That's for everyday use with my cloth masks.

 

[Abbi]

I’ve also been struggling with masks here lately, and really wondering what I’m going to do if I’m able to head west this winter to ski. Nothing fits my itty bitty face well. Until today!! We were in home depot, and a 2 pack of kids masks were displayed in the aisle for $5. So I grabbed them. Tried on at home and low and behold they fit perfectly!! So, as for skiing, where I do use a fleece gaiter or whatever, I now have a solution to wear the kids mask under my gaiter if this will be required.
As for working here in the Florida keys outdoors in the heat and humidity, I have now cut ear holes in my buffs So they stay put, purchased a few buffs with ears holes, and use the disposable blue masks for quick errands. These “surgical” masks are very large on me. I tie the elastic to keep it on my face, which then creates a gap at my cheeks, and tends to rid up into my eyes. Oh the struggles of having a small head!! Ugh!! So grateful to have found a solution for now.

I am very sympathetic! I have a very small face and a small head. The UPF 50 buff I got for sailing ended up being a teen size. I gave the regular adult one out to a crew member on my boat. A friend who has a sewing machine just runs a seam up the back of the ones that are too big.

 

[Jilly]

I’ve also been struggling with masks here lately, and really wondering what I’m going to do if I’m able to head west this winter to ski. Nothing fits my itty bitty face well. Until today!! We were in home depot, and a 2 pack of kids masks were displayed in the aisle for $5. So I grabbed them. Tried on at home and low and behold they fit perfectly!! So, as for skiing, where I do use a fleece gaiter or whatever, I now have a solution to wear the kids mask under my gaiter if this will be required.
As for working here in the Florida keys outdoors in the heat and humidity, I have now cut ear holes in my buffs So they stay put, purchased a few buffs with ears holes, and use the disposable blue masks for quick errands. These “surgical” masks are very large on me. I tie the elastic to keep it on my face, which then creates a gap at my cheeks, and tends to rid up into my eyes. Oh the struggles of having a small head!! Ugh!! So grateful to have found a solution for now.

Costco here had children sized disposables.....If not, I'm sure Amazon has them. Our kids have to wear masks on the bus to get to school as well as the older ones during the day.

 

[santacruz skier]

I am very sympathetic! I have a very small face and a small head. The UPF 50 buff I got for sailing ended up being a teen size. I gave the regular adult one out to a crew member on my boat. A friend who has a sewing machine just runs a seam up the back of the ones that are too big. View attachment 13644

Can you breathe in that neck gator? what is the fabric? I like it but wonder if I would be drooling with nose running in something that snug?

 

[santacruz skier]

I’ve also been struggling with masks here lately, and really wondering what I’m going to do if I’m able to head west this winter to ski. Nothing fits my itty bitty face well. Until today!! We were in home depot, and a 2 pack of kids masks were displayed in the aisle for $5. So I grabbed them. Tried on at home and low and behold they fit perfectly!! So, as for skiing, where I do use a fleece gaiter or whatever, I now have a solution to wear the kids mask under my gaiter if this will be required.
As for working here in the Florida keys outdoors in the heat and humidity, I have now cut ear holes in my buffs So they stay put, purchased a few buffs with ears holes, and use the disposable blue masks for quick errands. These “surgical” masks are very large on me. I tie the elastic to keep it on my face, which then creates a gap at my cheeks, and tends to rid up into my eyes. Oh the struggles of having a small head!! Ugh!! So grateful to have found a solution for now.

Recently had procedure (colonoscopy) and was given one of those blue disposable masks to wear.... Way too loose - it barely stayed on. My triple layer cloth masks fit much better.

 

[floridakeysskibum]

Recently had procedure (colonoscopy) and was given one of those blue disposable masks to wear.... Way too loose - it barely stayed on. My triple layer cloth masks fit much better.

Yes, I’ve tried tying a loop in the elastic to shorten it. It does the trick for a very short period of time.

 

[Abbi]

Can you breathe in that neck gator? what is the fabric? I like it but wonder if I would be drooling with nose running in something that snug?

I can breathe in it. This was made in California and has been used by lots of sailors for sun protection for years. I am OK sailing with it. I still don’t love running with anything against my face, however. That was one of the reasons to grab the silicone thing to try and pull the mask away from my face. I also would only wear it doubled up if I were going to be in closer proximity to people not part of my COVID-19 group.

I have totally wondered how things are going to go with cold winter runny noses! I have the feeling I may be carrying multiple masks.

 

[floridakeysskibum]

I can breathe in it. This was made in California and has been used by lots of sailors for sun protection for years. I am OK sailing with it. I still don’t love running with anything against my face, however. That was one of the reasons to grab the silicone thing to try and pull the mask away from my face. I also would only wear it doubled up if I were going to be in closer proximity to people not part of my COVID-19 group.

I have totally wondered how things are going to go with cold winter runny noses! I have the feeling I may be carrying multiple masks.

I was wondering the same thing... wear my buff with ear holes under fleece gaiter, and rotate the buff when too wet...eeeegggghhh! Snots now in my hair. Ahahaha

 

[diymom]

What I want is a breathable mask like an Airhole or my Hot Chillys bandanna, but with a fabric flap / filter that can be flipped up and velcroed in place on all sides while in the lift line.

 

[liquidfeet]

I don't know about this Rafi Nova one. Looking at her is supposed to be good because the smile shows, but it leaves me feeling odd. What is that feeling? Am I alone in having this reaction?

 

[MissySki]

Haha that is kind of creepy, but I also really miss seeing people's smiles!! I find that I feel more removed from an individual (not just physically distant) when I can't see their mouths when they're talking to me. There is some connection lost, and I've especially noticed that at doctor appointments where it can be a little disconcerting. I imagine this would be so nice for teachers of young students etc.

 

[Jenny]

Not alone - I think it's weird, too. Perhaps a much narrower border. Much.

 

[Jilly]

That mask is for the deaf so, that they can read lips. Lots of them around here.

 

[liquidfeet]

Ah. Understood.

 

[Abbi]

Haha that is kind of creepy, but I also really miss seeing people's smiles!! I find that I feel more removed from an individual (not just physically distant) when I can't see their mouths when they're talking to me. There is some connection lost, and I've especially noticed that at doctor appointments where it can be a little disconcerting. I imagine this would be so nice for teachers of young students etc.

Creepy was going to be my response until I saw yours!

 

[newboots]

Like so many things in this pandemic, people need to get used to it. We all look pretty peculiar just wearing the regular masks, too. And standing 6 feet apart having a conversation. And taking turns stepping into the post office lobby. Sigh. I can't seem to get used to not cuddling my granddaughter.

 

[floridakeysskibum]

I don't know about this Rafi Nova one. Looking at her is supposed to be good because the smile shows, but it leaves me feeling odd. What is that feeling? Am I alone in having this reaction?

I know they are kinda creepy, but greatly appreciated by those that are deaf. We have an employee at our local Publix who wears one. He is deaf, and I always smile or say hello when we have eye contact, but with any other mask, he doesn’t see our communications( although I’m sure he can see my smile in my eyes). Imagine how much more isolated those that are deaf must be feeling During these times.