MIRA Safety CM-I01 Full-Face Industrial-Grade Gas Mask with 40mm NATO Filter Compatibility and Advanced Valve Design

I live near a very active rail system, major highway,on top of a major fault line and in tornado alley (maybe that's why I got such a great deal on the house). It is not a question of "If" it is more of a question of "When" will I need this. With more and more dangerous materials going by rail this is a "must have". I have experience with military mask, and was a certified HAZMAT tech as a firefighter. I have given this mask the once over, the twice over and tried to nit-pick it and I just cannot find anything wrong with it. Other than it having the faint odor of caramel (why I have no idea, not a complaint, I personally love the smell of caramel) I do believe that if I can get to it, it will get me out of the hazard area safely. I purchased the MIRA Safety NBC-77 SOF filter to go with it, and that covers about 90% of what I may encounter in the event of an incident, and get me to a safe area far away from the incident. Once you decide on what filter you may need, get two. One to practice with, and one that is fresh when you need it. And DO practice with it, the more proficient you are with it, the more effective it will be.

I ended up ordering two of these Mira Safety masks via Harpy Eagle during the Prime Day sale. I believe the deal was reasonable and you’re getting your money’s worth. Both masks arrived individually boxed and there was no damage from the delivery transit. I bought one for my wife and myself for a just in case. I conducted a face seal test and it worked properly. It’s a “one size fits all” and was originally concerned of the fit, especially because my wife has a small size face. Mine is generally a Medium when it comes to gas masks. I also had my wife do a seal test and a proper seal was established. Overall the mask is comfortable and didn’t make us feel like you’re wearing a dive mask. There was initially a weird “sweet” smell, but after letting it air out for a bit the smell dissipates. For the price point, the cost for this mask is reasonable and of good solid quality. It’s made in Italy and I couldn’t find any subpar material utilized. Yes, you can find other masks at half the price, but these are made in China masks and I’m always wary about the materials and possible chemicals they might utilize. Last thing you need is to have an overt allergic reaction from wearing the thing. If you’re not familiar with using full faced masks I recommend that you practice putting it on and taking it off. Overall it’s a pretty easy straight forward process to put it on and tightening the head harness. For those looking for a CBRN (NBC) gas masks, this isn’t it, but is rated for most industrial standards. I decided to forgo purchasing CBRN masks for a couple of reasons. One, if you buy the more expensive rated ones, you will need a CBRN rated protective clothing, in which you will need properly rated foot wear and gloves. By the the time you have purchased all the items you would have spent a grand $$$$ or more just for one complete CBRN set. I have purchased a four Mira Safety CBRN rated gas filters and four P-can filters. My reasoning for not going full blown doomsday commando is because, if a hostile country uses corrosive type persistent chemicals weapons or a nuclear weapon, you’re more than likely not going to survive. I have formal extensive CBRN training from my military days and there’s a lot more into surviving such attacks than just putting on the protective gear. Think about “decontamination procedures”… I won’t go into specifics, but it’s just not realistic for me to buy all the military grade gear and attempting to survive such an ordeal. Hopefully if it comes down to it, our enemies will not use deadly WMDs, but I do worry about biological weapons, which is why I bought these masks… Hoping is just a delayed reaction to disappointment, but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared. Good luck and Stay safe!

Fits snug but customers need to realize it only seals tight if you're shaved.

The biggest downside for me? The smell. It has that strong, synthetic odor you'd expect from a Halloween-store mask—not exactly what you want in a professional-grade respirator. The fit and finish also leave something to be desired. The plastic connection point for the 40mm filter wiggles and makes noise. The overall face section feels very generic—like a one-size-fits-all design. While that might work for universal applications, it doesn’t quite suit my narrower face. I was hoping for something a bit more tailored. On the plus side: The swivel connector for the head strap makes it easy to position. The thick rubber strap holds tension well and doesn’t loosen over time. Field of view is excellent. The base plastic feels sturdy and impact-resistant (though I don't plan on testing that personally). Overall, it fits the description as advertised, but for me, it feels too spacious in ways that impact comfort and confidence. Still, it’s a solid mask with good features—just not a perfect fit for everyone.

I haven't used the mask, so I can't comment regarding it's performance. The mask does appear to be very well constructed. I have a thin, hard to fit face, but I was able to get a tight seal with some adjustment. I did attach a filter to test the mask, and I did not experience any problems with fogging as some reviewers reported. At the sale price, this mask is an excellent value. I would recommend this product.

Good mask, works well.