Israeli Sapphire CBRN PAPR Hood - Gas Mask for Bearded Men, 45 LPM, 40mm NATO

The Only CBRN Gas Mask Solution for Men with Beards Standard full-face gas masks rely on a tight face seal to work. A beard breaks that seal completely, leaving the wearer unprotected. The Israeli Sapphire PAPR hood solves this problem entirely. Because it covers the full head rather than sealing against the face, it works with any beard length, from stubble to a full beard, without compromising protection. If you have a beard and need genuine CBRN or NBC respiratory protection, this is the only practical solution available. Why a Hood Works for Bearded Men When a Gas Mask Does Not A traditional gas mask creates a seal around the face. Facial hair, even a few days of stubble, prevents that seal from forming correctly. Military and civil defense standards require men to be clean-shaven when wearing a face-seal respirator for exactly this reason. The Sapphire hood bypasses this entirely. It fits over the entire head and neck, with no face seal required. The ONYX 45-powered blower creates positive pressure inside the hood, so clean, filtered air is always flowing in and contaminated air cannot enter, regardless of beard length. Complete Sapphire CBRN PAPR Kit Contents - Hood, ONYX 45 Blower, and M80 NBC Filter Israeli Sapphire CBRN respirator hood - Full head coverage, soft silicone laminate, wide polycarbonate visor ONYX 45 PAPR blower - 45 LPM powered airflow, Israeli-made Israeli M80 40mm NATO NBC filter - CBRN rated, factory sealed Flexible connector hose - 40mm NATO compatible Integrated drinking tube - Hydration without removing the hood 4x CR123A Lithium batteries required - not included, available at most hardware and electronics stores Israeli Sapphire PAPR Hood - NBC Protection Specs and Beard-Compatible Design Beard Compatible - Full head hood design works with any beard length, no face seal required CBRN / NBC Protection - Guards against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear airborne threats Powered Airflow (45 LPM) - ONYX 45 blower delivers steady filtered air into the hood for comfortable breathing Positive Pressure Design - Keeps contaminated air out even without a face seal Wide Panoramic Visor - Scratch-resistant polycarbonate for clear visibility Eyeglass Compatible - Hood accommodates glasses without compromising fit Integrated Drinking Tube - Stay hydrated during extended wear Israeli M80 40mm NATO Thread - Easy filter replacement with any compatible 40mm NATO filter Israeli Civil Defense Origin - Developed and manufactured in Israel Who Needs the Sapphire CBRN Hood - Bearded Men and Emergency Preparedness Bearded men who cannot achieve a face seal with a standard gas mask Emergency preparedness and evacuation planning Civil defense and first responder use Wildfire smoke and industrial hazard protection Preppers and survivalists with beards Complete Your CBRN Preparedness Kit Clean-shaven? The Israeli 4A1 CBRN Gas Mask is a lighter, more compact alternative that provides the same NBC protection with a tight face seal. The ONYX 45 PAPR blower included in this kit is also available separately. Stock up on replacement filters with our Israeli M80 40mm NATO NBC filter 3-pack. Free worldwide shipping. 30-day returns accepted.