Mask recommendations?

[vacationlover_mn]

I am going to assume that next year, I will need a mask to fly, and possibly cruise.  Do any of you have a good recommendation for a mask that is comfortable, easy to breathe in, and not too hot in hot weather?  Since I haven’t really gone anywhere hot where I would need a mask, or had to wear a mask for a prolonged period of time, I haven’t had to worry about this yet.  
 

thx!

[John&LaLa]

53 minutes ago, vacationlover_mn said:

I am going to assume that next year, I will need a mask to fly, and possibly cruise.  Do any of you have a good recommendation for a mask that is comfortable, easy to breathe in, and not too hot in hot weather?  Since I haven’t really gone anywhere hot where I would need a mask, or had to wear a mask for a prolonged period of time, I haven’t had to worry about this yet.  
 

thx!

 

I like the paper surgical masks best.

 

Cheap and lightweight 

 

ER doctors wear them, good enough for me

[vacationlover_mn]

15 minutes ago, Heymarco said:

Maybe try on a medical forum rather than a cruise forum? 🤷‍♂️ 

I’m asking here, because many people are in warmer climates, and may have experience with what works for them.

[vacationlover_mn]

13 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

I like the paper surgical masks best.

 

Cheap and lightweight 

 

ER doctors wear them, good enough for me

One bummer, is that I saw carnival wanted double ply.  I wonder if two of the paper masks would meet that requirement, if RCI requires the same?

[lr657]

We purchased KN95 masks for our long flights to Oahu last month. We found them to be very comfortable as they didn't lie flat against our mouth and nose. If not traveling we use the paper surgical masks. The KN95 masks can be easily ordered online and were also comfortable in the warm Oahu weather.

Edited February 6, 2021 by lr657

[vacationlover_mn]

Just now, lr657 said:

We purchased KN95 masks for our long flights to Oahu last month. We found them to be very comfortable as they didn't lie flat against our mouth and nose. If not traveling we use the paper surgical masks. The KN95 masks can be easily ordered online.

Good to know!  I haven’t used them

yet...

[John&LaLa]

7 minutes ago, vacationlover_mn said:

Good to know!  I haven’t used them

yet...

 

I found them to tight on ears for long term wearing. 

[smokeybandit]

Wearing a mask for extended amounts of time isn't really the issue in my experience. It's your activity level during that time. If you're just sitting on a plane it's no big deal. If you're active that's where it can begin to be uncomfortable.

[not-enough-cruising]

1 hour ago, vacationlover_mn said:

One bummer, is that I saw carnival wanted double ply.  I wonder if two of the paper masks would meet that requirement, if RCI requires the same?

The paper medical masks are actually 2ply; at least all that I have ever worn. 

[firefly333]

2 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

I like the paper surgical masks best.

 

Cheap and lightweight 

 

ER doctors wear them, good enough for me

Not the best dog picture. I lost my cloth mask during my trip. It must have fallen out of my car and black embroidered blended with the pavement so I'm looking too.

[vacationlover_mn]

1 hour ago, not-enough-cruising said:

The paper medical masks are actually 2ply; at least all that I have ever worn. 

Thx!  Good to know!!!!

[sandebeach]

I have several cloth masks but I find they get very warm. So we are now using the disposable paper surgical masks, they are more comfortable. 

[pstone1]

Same here!  I always carry a cloth mask with me but prefer the paper disposables.  Jim got his first vaccine at the Orange County Convention Center last week, and a lovely fire/rescue gentleman gave me a 4-pack of cloth masks since I wasn’t eligible to get a vaccine!  They were all so nice!

Edited February 6, 2021 by pstone1

[Sea Dog]

4 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

I like the paper surgical masks best.

 

Cheap and lightweight 

 

ER doctors wear them, good enough for me

That's the kind we use at work. Very comfortable. Some think they are kinda thin so they double up with a cloth mask over it. I agree with you, if they are good enough for ER, good enough for me.

 

[vacationlover_mn]

Thank you all for your input!  DH and I are now leaning towards the paper masks.  Since they are fairly easy to find, I’ll hold off on ordering them, until we know what our flight and cruising requirements are (since we still have 13 months left, I know a bit can change :)).

 

That being said... I love to wear a fantastically tacky cruise outfit the day we fly down (cruise ship leggings with an “anchors” top). Can anyone recommend a great online shop with comfy cruise ship masks?  And, maybe pink flamingo masks to go with my flamingo leggings?

[newcruzer2]

5 hours ago, vacationlover_mn said:

I’m asking here, because many people are in warmer climates, and may have experience with what works for them.

For me, the disposable surgical mask are not breathable in the humid summer. The all cotton Hanes mask that kind of look like a bra on our faces are most breathable, but don't dry them they shrink easily.

[vacationlover_mn]

1 minute ago, newcruzer2 said:

For me, the disposable surgical mask are not breathable in the humid summer. The all cotton Hanes mask that kind of look like a bra on our faces are most breathable, but don't dry them they shrink easily.

Ok, good to know! As a test, I will

have us try some this summer, to see how we feel in them 🙂

[coffeebean]

5 hours ago, vacationlover_mn said:

One bummer, is that I saw carnival wanted double ply.  I wonder if two of the paper masks would meet that requirement, if RCI requires the same?

The paper masks I purchase at Costco are 3 layers.

[vacationlover_mn]

Just now, coffeebean said:

The paper masks I purchase at Costco are 3 layers.

Oooo, haven’t been to Costco in a while, and didn’t realize they carried them!!!  How many in a box?

[Ourusualbeach]

13 minutes ago, vacationlover_mn said:

Oooo, haven’t been to Costco in a while, and didn’t realize they carried them!!!  How many in a box?

9000.😂

 

sorry I couldn’t resist.

[Vera/Lee]

5 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

9000.😂

 

sorry I couldn’t resist.

I wonder if the shops on the ships will sell them.

[Ourusualbeach]

14 minutes ago, Vera/Lee said:

I wonder if the shops on the ships will sell them.

I would expect that all the cruise lines will be selling masks on board. 

[vacationlover_mn]

22 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

9000.😂

 

sorry I couldn’t resist.

Lol!  🙂

[cured]

56 minutes ago, vacationlover_mn said:

Thank you all for your input!  DH and I are now leaning towards the paper masks.  Since they are fairly easy to find, I’ll hold off on ordering them, until we know what our flight and cruising requirements are (since we still have 13 months left, I know a bit can change :)).

 

That being said... I love to wear a fantastically tacky cruise outfit the day we fly down (cruise ship leggings with an “anchors” top). Can anyone recommend a great online shop with comfy cruise ship masks?  And, maybe pink flamingo masks to go with my flamingo leggings?

There are a ton of them on Zulily.com. Just search for flamingo mask.  I just bought some and also purchased an anchor neck chain that attaches to the mask. I think it is just a modified glasses chain 🙂. These are just a couple on their website:

[orville99]

We use these. They're very comfortable, two layer, and have a "pocket" inside for a third layer filter. They are also quite adjustable with little colored beads that go over the elastic.