Originally Posted By: Aussie
It seems to me that there are only limited options for air way protection. From what I read it seems to me that the hood style probably offer the best all round convienicnce and protection for EDC ? Certainly a lot less fiddly than a maks and goggles.

Remember that most people who perish in building fires are actually overcome by fumes (gases) from combustion of man made materials, rather that "smoke" or other particles.


The problem with fire hoods are that most are prohibitively expensive ($200) and extremely bulky (12x6x6 or larger), making them difficult to EDC.

The Xscaper does seem to protect against CO and various toxic/acidic gases present in fires. And the kit comes in a 5.5x5.5x2.5" nylon pouch. I keep one on the strap for my EDC bag and it is hardly noticeable.
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