It’s hot. It’s humid. You’re already swimming in sweat and the last thing you want to do is strap a swab of thick, poorly ventilated fabric to your face when you’re out in public. That said, you don’t want to ditch the mask either — so your only option is to find a lightweight, breathable mask. If you need a push in the right direction, check out Tekto Gear’s street-ready Takta mask, which is now available in white. The Takta mask uses five filters to remove up to 95 percent of particles down to 0.3 microns, and features superior ventilation through Tekto’s Dual Valve System, meaning not only will you be inhaling fresh, clean air — you’ll be “breathing easily,” so to speak. Finally, Tekto is giving Gear Patrol readers 20 percent off with the code TAKTA20 — but act fast, as these masks tend to sell out quickly.
The CDC has released new guidelines on masks with one-way valves and ventilation holes. While these masks may help prevent wearers from inhaling particulates, currently, the CDC does not recommend wearing them to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 to others. The CDC updates its guidelines and recommendations on masks regularly. To read the latest guidelines, click here.