Just curious what everyone's preference is with a facemask? I know some might not use one and opt for camo face paint. But for those using a mask, is it a full mask covering eyes? Or 3/4 mask with eyes exposed? I use a 3/4, but feel I need a full mask at times, but just can't get use to looking through one.
3/4 for me walmart had a leafy hat this year with a built in headnet that had eyes cut out vent for mouth and ears it was nice also
I prefer a full mask. Helps keep skeeters and gnats out of my ears.
I use a full leafy mask made by Whitewater..probably 20 years old..wish I could find another one, but haven't been able to find one..also had a leafy vest made by Whitewater that was great.
QB bandit full face mask
Quote from: ridgerunner on May 05, 2015, 05:27:24 AM
I use a full leafy mask made by Whitewater..probably 20 years old..wish I could find another one, but haven't been able to find one..also had a leafy vest made by Whitewater that was great.
I had a vest made by Whitewater. Had more pockets than any vest I've ever seen. I flat wore it out.
Haven't found anything even close since.
I like a 1/2 mask with out the eye piece. I also like one that's very loose fitting. I've been using the same one fore well over a dozen years and its in rough shape.
One very important point about facemask choice: If you wear glasses, you will have to deal with fogging issues with certain types of facemasks. If you wear them, you should be aware that at the moment of truth when that gobbler is getting close, your excitement level will effect your breathing and your glasses are likely to fog up with certain types of facemasks.
I have to wear a cap with netting that hangs away from my face. If I wear a tight-fitting mask, my glasses will always fog up just at the wrong time.
I like the hawkeye full net that you tie. I'd like to get another,and can't find em anywhere.
Primos Ninja facemask because its Mossy Oak and it makes me invisible.. Goes great with my ninja camo.. :funnyturkey:
I like the Ol' Tom boonie hat with mask, but with two mods. I ran a piece of wire around the opening for the eyes so that it will keep the shape I want, and I cut an opening for the mouth.
Half face mask just like Gooserbat described. Mine is pretty worn and can't seem to find one like it.
I use a 3/4 primos mask, it's light weight and cool.
Mossy Oak, 3/4 spandex.. love this mask. I wear it around my neck when moving to the next spot. Is very fast, and pretty comfy..
Quote from: GobbleNut on May 05, 2015, 08:01:02 AM
One very important point about facemask choice: If you wear glasses, you will have to deal with fogging issues with certain types of facemasks. If you wear them, you should be aware that at the moment of truth when that gobbler is getting close, your excitement level will effect your breathing and your glasses are likely to fog up with certain types of facemasks.
I have to wear a cap with netting that hangs away from my face. If I wear a tight-fitting mask, my glasses will always fog up just at the wrong time.
Been there! I never found a facemask that I liked when I wore glasses. I've been wearing contacts the last few years, so that issue is no more.
As far as the mask, I like the 3/4 style. I've been using the 3/4 mesh one from Natgear camo the last few years and I really like it, compared to the cheap walmart HS strut ones I used to use, but the elastic finally gave out this year, so looks like I'll be getting another.
Quote from: Bro2032 on May 05, 2015, 09:30:11 AM
Mossy Oak, 3/4 spandex.. love this mask. I wear it around my neck when moving to the next spot. Is very fast, and pretty comfy..
That's what I use. I also bought a loose mesh one for warmer places and times of the year.
My wife made me one with eye holes in it, but it limited my vision so I rotated them to the back and wear the camo face mask much like a bandit would with the addition of a spacious head net when the buffalo gnats and/or mosquitoes become too much. To my knowledge, I've never been spotted because of my face mask.
Quote from: GobbleNut on May 05, 2015, 08:01:02 AM
One very important point about facemask choice: If you wear glasses, you will have to deal with fogging issues with certain types of facemasks. If you wear them, you should be aware that at the moment of truth when that gobbler is getting close, your excitement level will effect your breathing and your glasses are likely to fog up with certain types of facemasks.
I have to wear a cap with netting that hangs away from my face. If I wear a tight-fitting mask, my glasses will always fog up just at the wrong time.
This exact situation happened to me this weekend. I was on the gobbler and I was breathing so heavy my glasses started to fog. I typically wear contacts but forget them and I hunt at my father in laws property which is an hour away from where I live. Anyways, at the moment of truth, I could just barely make out the gobbler and as soon as I saw his head stretch out I touched off. He was at about 42 yards and still coming my way. Had my glasses not started to fog I would have let him come closer. I now have another 3/4 facemask that breaths much easier that I will use the next time I forget my contacts haha.
3/4 mesh mask for me. Many advantages. Quick to put in place if required, covers everything except eyes with a hat, won't fog glasses like tight masks do, cooler in warm weather
Quote from: kyturkeyhunter4 on May 05, 2015, 09:24:18 AM
I use a 3/4 primos mask, it's light weight and cool.
X2, and can be worn around neck when in between birds etc.
I wear a 3/4 mask made by Quaker Boy.
Quote from: Andy S. on May 05, 2015, 01:14:37 PM
Quote from: kyturkeyhunter4 on May 05, 2015, 09:24:18 AM
I use a 3/4 primos mask, it's light weight and cool.
X2, and can be worn around neck when in between birds etc.
:agreed:
3/4 mask.... that way you can have around your neck while moving..
I still use my 20 year old quaker boy 3/4 mask. It smells a little funny but other than that its good to go!
Cheapo full mask. I put it on when I get out of the truck and take it off when I get back. Such a habit now, it is like second nature. I get a new one every few years, for reasons of color and odor. I usually soak it with a bit of bug spray each trip.