Collection: CBRN Gas Masks

How to choose the right CBRN gas mask

Choosing the right CBRN gas mask starts with the wearer.
Adults and older teens can use a properly fitted full-face mask such as the Israeli 4A1, while children ages 8–14 need equipment sized for smaller faces.
Powered PAPR-assisted kits can reduce the effort required to breathe through a filter, making them useful when easier breathing is a priority.

A standard full-face mask depends on a reliable face seal. If facial hair, glasses, or another fit issue prevents that seal, a full-head respirator hood may be the better option.
See our CBRN protection for bearded men and CBRN PAPR systems for alternatives that do not rely on the same conventional face seal.

All protective systems in this collection use standard 40mm threaded filtration. For help understanding what 40mm NATO-thread compatibility does and does not mean, read our 40mm NATO filter compatibility guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 4A1 vs MIRA Safety: A Practical Gas Mask Buyer's Guide for Families

    Compare two approaches to civilian respiratory protection and learn what families should consider when choosing a full-face gas mask.

    Read the buyer’s guide 
  • Are Surplus Gas Masks Safe?

    Learn what to check when evaluating surplus gas masks, including condition, storage history, and equipment provenance.

    Read the surplus mask guide 
  • Tear Gas Protection and CBRN Masks

    Learn how respiratory protection is used around tear gas and why the correct mask, filter, and fit all matter.

    Read the tear gas guide 

Not sure which protection is right for you?

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