Respirator

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Get a PAPR respirator. I agree that the VersaFlow (and similar types) are the v=best for our uses. The face shield is also a plus for us.

 

[REK Knives]

The entire system is so awesome, from the cool breeze in the face to the flip up visor for a drink or phone call. Was a game changer for my neck and shoulder stress, those 3m half masks tore me up!

A couple pics for reference

Ps. Works great with my noise canceling Sony headphones too

 

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Used market, Govt surplus sells off good stuff sometimes.

or

You can put together something like it from the accessory parts 3 M sells.
Remote filter kit is filters and hoses that mount behind your back, fan and battery pack with it.
Old snowmobile helmet that had a drawstring closure at the neck.

buying in pieces, upgrading as you go.