What Makes a Face Mask More or Less Effective?

Not all bikes or skis are equally good at all things — and the same goes for protective face masks. So we talked with Alex Lauver and Kat Schoewe of Outdoor Research about what type of masks are the most and least effective; how Outdoor Research’s work on medical-grade PPE has influenced their commercially available Essential Face Mask; we make some predictions about the upcoming ski season; and more.

TOPICS & TIMES

• Alex & Kat’s backgrounds (3:34)
• History of Outdoor Research (6:41)
• Current state of PPE? (10:06)
• Differences in protective coverings (11:50)
• When to wear masks? (35:36)
• The future of masks(41:34)
• Predictions on this coming ski season (50:59)
• What We’re Celebrating This Week (56:37)

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