Czech Military Surplus Gas Mask M10

I purchased this mask a few years, to keep with my worst case scenario 'Kit Bag'. It arrived quickly, and it's in excellent shape. Today, I started thinking that maybe I should buy at least one more, because in an emergency sharing is nice. Yet, this raises the question, should these masks be used as functional gas masks? In my opinion yes, and I understand why BUDK position is that these are sold as "novelty" items or collectibles. Fine. These masks are authentic, the one I received seems to be brand new. The filters are packaged in a quality foil wrap with expiration date. The filters are expired, but the foil pouch is still vacuum sealed. The filters start degrading once exposed to air, so I doubt sealed filters degrade much over time. Would I use this "novelty" in a real emergency? Another about this mask is the difficulty of installing the filters, and once installed, the filters we begin to expire, depending on the 'pollution' in the air. I think the best idea is to install the filters and put the mast into multiple zip sealed bags, to keep air out. Have spare filters, in thick 'pollution' 12 hrs. protection. If the Emergency Broadcast System suddenly warned of some type of an attack, would you want a gas mask?

Mask was delivered, on time, in wat I'll call "as new condition", with rubber protective powder applied, so was not used. Installing the filters is a chore, with a struggle u'll get them in, as combat soldiers we put filters in immediately. The Desperate North Vietnamese Military used lethal gas & we believed Bio weapons, these very masks saved our lives, if we got them on & sealed in time. After the North suffered over 1 milion casualities there wer no men left, the North enlisted 13 year old kids & younger, they wer very dangerous, kids wud walk up to a group of unsuspecting troops, say in a village we wer searching for Viet Cong Weapons, drop a grenade run like hell, US troops didnt react fast enuff & got blown to bits. The kids cud handle an AK 47 no problem, not much different than American kids who had Daisey BB guns at 5 or 6 then .22 rifles at 10 years old playing soldier, actually unknowingly preparing for Service. As Mentioned, Allied United Nations Troops had inflicted over 1 million casualities on the North, that loss decimated the Norths standing Army. CONTRARY TO PUBLIC OPINION, WE DID NOT LOSE THE VIETNAM WAR MILITARILY, it was like Afganistan a Political Cold War we got pulled out due to public uproar, there wer no men left in the North, teen age kids, boys $ girls wer attacking our positions. These Mask filters I trust more than a top N 95% medical mask that fails 5% of the time and ones I've worn do not seal tightly to a humans face & slips off the nose often. The NATO filter numbers are in description, might be able to get brand new, small foreign Countries buy and use our surplus equipment now, they must get filters from a manufacturer somewhere. I go into a public place wearing this mask, i feel confident filters will be able to filter a extremely Microscopic Microbe, only visable with a Electron Microscope. We can see Bacteria in a High School Microscope after staining forget Viruses. I looked at the N 95 medical mask, the Best Doctors, Nurses have, it has a layered but thin filter paper, compared to the thick Military filter even out of date I'll take the Military Filter and SEALED to the face rubber mask. We cud put a N 95 mask over the intake of the Military mask.

While the product looks like it should do the job, I'm glad I didn't wait until I needed it to put the filters in. The wrestling match watching me do it would be comical if it weren't needed for a serious situation. I quickly came to know that I would be dead from whatever chemical I was exposed to before I got those filters in. Also, the strap to one bag was sewed on twisted.

I just bought 4. They were all in plastic, but when I opened it, looks like it was already used.

Bought two of them a yr ago. They were both brand new, 2 extra lens for each mask, new sealed filters, headgear, carry cases. Filters where a bear to fit into the rubber cheek area but they do fit. Just scream every once in a while!! Good for smoke, burning tires, prob tear gas too. Remember seal on chin first then straps over the head & adjust. 11/16/16.

Bought one of these and one Russian gas mask.. This mask came with two sets of filters (absolutely new and sealed in plastic) plus an extras set of lenses. The bag that it came in is what you would expect for military surplus... not the cleanest but definitely cool. I have a pretty big head and the mask fits great. For just under $13.00 what's not to like??!! Would recommend any of these gas mask to people that are into having such items. Great job by BUDK !!!!

Bought four,,,family buy. Bought extra filters for all. I think once you start using a filter it is good for 12??? Hrs. The head liner in an old truck I was selling was drooping so I tore it out and sprayed several cans of rubber to replace it. Smell was not just bad but unhealthy. I tried my respirator for spray painting (nice quality). Did not work well enough to complete task. Had the idea to use my (gas) mask. INCREDIBLE!!!!! Folks say they are now good for props,,,,maybe so. But I will bet my life on it. Not kidding. I spent two hours inside a car with totally un breathable atmosphere abandoned had zero ill effects. Buying more and filters at this price. P.S. I love more than just family members,,,,,so I will share if need dictates. Good luck to all in the future!

It's a functioning gas mask...for less than $13 dollars. Would I trust it against mustard gas...absolutely not. Would I use it to scare the heck out of my brother...absolutely. I put it on a spiderman head and it is now one of my favorite man cave decorations haha. In all seriousness though I have a giant head and it fits me very well. It also seems like it would work very well if you had to clean out a musty basement or something like that. It seems like it would work against tear gas but I don't have any lying around to test it at the moment. I'm making jokes but I bought extra filters so I guess having it around "just in case" does give me a certain level of comfort. The bag it comes in is a nice touch too.

They turned out a hundred times better than I thought they would be. Had no problems with assembly. Put together, tested and repacked till needed in under 30 mins

Don't try to protect yourself against anything but tear gas because that is what those filets are for. Other than that these masks are fun and make great props

Got this item today and I have to say I am pleased I tested it out on tear gas and heavy smoke and it works so great don't know why everyone says they suck it's defenitly for preparation

bought these on a bogo impulse. Mine came with the filters sealed in plastic an other than the bag they seem new. Took some effort to get the filters in but once I did they were fantastic! Definitely worth the purchase!

easy to breath

Received the mask and found it to be in great condition. It appears new and unused. However the stitching in the bag snaps was not as quality. One of the connecting snaps pulled loose while I was inspecting it. Will probably order an on M-17 gas mask carrier. But overall was worth the price.

research first this is stricktly novelty item only helps with smoke if the filter is any good. http://www.alpharubicon.com/basicnbc/differentmaskssarge.htm

First take the cheek filters out and try it. If you can then breath, inspect the gasket area and inside the cheek filters. These look very similar to 1990's US stock. Sometimes there is a cardboard circle inside the orifice that needs removed depending on where it is made.

Is a great mask. When I received it, it was much higher quality then I originally expected. I'm very happy with this mask. I did a test with a strong ordure, and when I used the mask I couldn't smell it. Works well enough for me, but it's filters are no longer in their prime. Although they look good and appear to work quite well, don't expect them to filter actual toxins. Buy a new one, not one in storage.

When i received this mask it had grime and looked nasty, but i cleaned it up with a few rags and then i looked at the filters. My goodness the filters, it looked like one pair was used and i got a second pair along side it which looked at least decent. its quite bulky and the filters are a big pain to place in it took me half an hour to place both filters in and after i finished my fingers were sore from trying to place them in and those are the cons. some good things about this is the bag that it comes with that is quite large enough to fit in knives and hunting material and has an extra slot for something on the bottom end. It also has a speech part that most gas masks dont have and you wont be muffled. For the price its selling for currently its worth it honestly even if it comes in bad condition that i received you can still spruce it it but budk needs to up their game with product control

I love it but I cant breathe out of it and I don't like that I wonder why I cant breath like do I have to change the filter or what any ideas??????