M50 gas mask surplus how to#

The Avon 50 series is the current mask used by all US services and is the state of the art for pro masks. The Avon C50 is the M50 with 40mm Nato screw on filters so it will take M40 surplus filters. Mil standard masks are durable Most COTS are good also, but they all require maintenance and filters degrade over time just being open to the air.

M50 gas mask surplus how to#

Just FYIĮxactly, if you are relying on CBRNE PPE to save your life you best know how to maintain it and validate a good test fit. Most people don't even know how to put them on or use them correctly so it's just a joke.īTW I have background in industrial hygiene, military, private industry, and gov. Varies A LOT with type of filter and usage.ĥ. See #2 Most do not protect against things as people think they do.Ĥ. Some have 'shelf lives' even if never used, even if sealed in a package especially if the packing is opened.ģ. especially any 'flapper' valves, you may need to learn about those.Ģ. You need to know that the 'rubber' deteriorates over time or heat, sun, etc. Reusable 3M Respirators, full face vs half face. M40 Gas Mask, Dod just replaced them with the M50 so alot of surplus floating around.Īvon which makes the M50 also makes a style with screw on filters, called the C50. 3m, Scott, MSA, Draeger, North, Honeywell, Survivair come to mind. I would suggest limiting your choices to known, established international industrial safety manufacturers. They are cheaper, lighter and easier to breathe through. If you're not interested in general survival/chemical protection and strictly worried about riot control agents, all you need are P100 filters.

First, disabuse yourself of the term 'gas mask'.ĬBRN rated if you want the 'easy button', or for only a tiny investment in knowledge get the normal industrial multigas plus P100 combination cartridges.