I have been spending quite some time testing out the RZ Mask. When I received it, the package declared, “camouflaged & scentless – Give yourself the advantage of complete sight and scent concealment” That sounds like it would be ideal for not only tree-stand but spot and stalk hunting.
At first sight, the mask appeared to be durable and well-constructed. It is designed to cover the mouth and nose and has an adjustable metal bridge to secure it over your nose.
- It comes with two scentless carbon-activated filters, which filter your scent as you breathe, resulting in “clean air” out of the vent holes. No scent means the animals have a lesser chance of winding you while you are hunting.
- It comes in a 3D camo pattern ideal for concealment. (The mask comes in 20 patterns and colors.)
- It is hand washable. Those of us who have hunted in masks know how important that is because of what the inside of a mask can smell like after a day of sniffling and sneezing from spring pollens, let alone an entire hunting season.
The topic of Spring Pollen brings me to another claim from the mask. The mask is designed with their “N99 activated charcoal filter”. The filters are said to “keep out 99.9% of the pollen, dust, allergens, diesel particulate matter and other solid things that don’t belong in the lungs or nasal passages.” The downfall for me is that the mask is large for my face and leaves a gap below my chin where dust and dirt sneak in. The mask is one size fits most, so I wore it, adjusted it, and wore it more.
I snugged the mask up as much as I could so I would be able to test out the vent holes. It fit best over my ponytail, where it could be snug. The fastening system is velcro which was unfortunate during turkey hunting. I was way too noisy trying to adjust and keep it in place. As I sat in the brush contemplating the mask, I came up with what purpose it would be good for.
For me, this mask would work perfectly under my helmet.
The next morning I donned the mask and then my helmet. I rode the 4-wheeler to the hunting lease, which was 23 degrees. The mask was wonderful. It kept my face warm. The air filtered freely through the vent holes, and I could breathe easily. I had no frost or condensation inside the mask. The neoprene design was perfect for cold temperatures. I also tested it out under my snowmobile helmet. It was perfect on a powder day. My face was protected, and the mask remained secure in my helmet over bumps, jumps, and climbs without obstructing my view.
Regarding testing the scent filtration, I am certain the filters work well. For me, the mask worked much better for motor sports than for hunting. The fit was not good for me, making the mask difficult to hold in place while hiking and hunting or even sitting in the brush. The mask is also available in extra-large and youth sizes. I feel the youth may have been a better fit for me.
The RZ Mask is available at an MSRP of $29.95 at RZMask. Their web-sight recommends the mask for motorsports as well. They do offer a “no-hassle money-back guarantee.”
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Nice article Mia. Thanks for the info
Thank you Chris. I enjoyed the mask under my helmet for sure. If I had a larger jaw, it may have worked better for hunting.
Great review – well written! I may have to look into a set of these for our cold weather motorcycle riding.. could pull double duty..hunting and winter riding both 🙂 Thanks for introducing me to this product!
G! I didn’t know you ride motocycles too! You are amazing! Keep it up! My bet is that this summer the mask will also filter the dust out while out riding ATV’s.
Mia do you how often you have to replace filters (for hunting).
It varies depending on the conditions. If it is windy and dusty, you will need to change them more often.
i,m sorry mia i ment oder from your breath.some carbon masks are only good for 24 hours like the ones from the sportsman guide.the rz mask would be great if the filters last longer.