GP-5 REVIEW - Affordable gas mask or dangerous relic?

[@cbrnacademy]

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[@NBC_noob]

sorry andrej but thats was frankly a comical amount of sweat falling out of the mask, must have been a relief to take off.

[@cbrnacademy]

You can't actually feel that at all while wearing the mask. The sweat accumulates in various parts "under the hood" and the only thing I noticed was there were more and more drops of sweat sliding my ear canal, so the surprise after the doffing was genuine. However, I was imagining how it would feel in let's say minus temperatures or really cold weather. Should I do a winter GP-5 test when the time comes?

[@NBC_noob]

@@cbrnacademy most definitely, if you wanna be extra funny about it you can put one of those snap to activate hand warmers in there for "comfort" or a shamwow to ring out

[@hakade5846]

@@cbrnacademy In cold weather, you don't sweat as much because there's no need for it: heat is dissipated by conduction. I can confirm, however, that on warmer days, sweat collects very quickly inside and flows into the ears. I try to move the sweat that collects to the bottom of the mask as much as possible, where it is then partially removed in the form of drops with the exhaled air.

[@KorianHUN]

​@@hakade5846 i tried it in cold weather, due to the very cold air temperature the water in your breath accumulates in the mask as condensation a couple minutes and it starts filling up, the exhale valve will let it drip out.

[@atreyusmith1899]

I got one from Ukraine, gift from my uncle, I may get cancer from wearing it in 20 years but what the hell, I look cool with it.

[@cbrnacademy]

That's the attitude!

[@loglad5394]

Just don't look down on smokers 😂

[@SW-ii5gg]

​@loglad5394 , Will not be able to if they are ground meat ⚰️ first.

[@LoganWarr-ge9mc]

I once bought a vintage gp5 and immediately put it on with the vintage filter but I forgot to remove the cap on the filter and ended up taking a massive breath of asbestos

[@cbrnacademy]

"A massive breath of asbestos" sounds like a great doom metal band name.

[@UNNYANEMPEROR38]

Imao, same

[@rustyshackleford5269]

HELL YEAH!​@@cbrnacademy

[@ajwuk46]

Welcome to the club, we found my grandfather's in the basement and all played with it as kids

[@Timsturbs]

asbestos is under the activated carbon, the lowest layer. you have to put it backwards somehow to have any chance of breathing it.

[@Errors2149]

I had the firefighter version of this. used it for filter/oven cleaning or poop duty. imo pretty neat design.

[@cbrnacademy]

A firefighter version? What's the difference?

[@MrLobsterity]

@@cbrnacademy Probably somehing like a civillian ГДЗР «Шанс», that mask (yellow rubber) comes with filters purposed not for filtering out known combat chemicals, but for filtering out any carbon monoxide. For GP-5 those filters are called "гопкалитовые патроны", I've learned from my half an year of "civillian defence" lectures at univercity. By the way, we all have those at our workplace (I'm an IT worker at a local bank), instruction tells it will last for at least breathing 8 hours in a forest fire or at least 30 minutes in a closed house fire. Professional firefighters in Russia always use oxygen tanks, if you use a filter you'll probably get as much oxygen as a mountain climber. But for someone who wants to get out of the fire without breathing in something that will force him to losing conscionness even feeling lack of oxygen would be a micarle. And ofcourse we only have one gas mask thread standard since soviet times so it's all interchangeable, in some variants can be even threaded one upon another.

[@cbrnacademy]

@@MrLobsterity Thanks for the explanation!

[@-Ryan_Gasoline-]

According to my usage of this gas mask in Zone for 3 years, I can say is very nice.

[@jacobwolf124]

I like the GP5 for the novelty and it being cheap as hell. High marks in Soviet aesthetics and "cool" imo or creepy. The fact the USSR built so many cheap variations of gas masks is really something, I don't think the US ever got close to building as many masks, since it was privatized and not a government program. If you compare Soviet masks to some American masks of the era, like the M17, they are both relics of the cold war. It would be insane to use them and seriously think it would protect you.

[@cbrnacademy]

Eastern block countries invested enormous sums of money into manufacture of civil defense protective equipment and shelters. In America during that period, people presumably followed our slogan "You're on your own" instead and back then we didn't even exist, WOW! There have been a few shelters here and there but as you said, it was nowhere near the size of government programs on the other side of the barricade.

[@fireblazinxd8434]

That sweats legit and I know. Did a cosplay of a stalker from the game series and I had the mask on for roughly 3 hours flat before I took it off only to have my suit get droplets from all the sweat XD I knew taking it off had to be instant relief

[@cbrnacademy]

This could become a therapeutical aid. When you feel bad or down, put on GP-5, wear it for an hour and then take it off. You'll feel much better in a heartbeat!

[@therealspeedwagon1451]

That was an ocean of sweat right there!

[@Kekatronic]

@@cbrnacademy manual form of "the bad times highlight the good times"

[@DHGxMcFlurry]

Just received this mask and stupidly I didn't realize that the entire thing being made of rubber meant it would stick to my hair easily. Putting this damn thing on felt like it was ripping my hair and scalp off

[@cbrnacademy]

This is a great point I should have had included in the review, but sometimes I forget other people have hair unlike me. Bald people have it easier when it comes to donning but some folk with sensitive skin can develop rash rather quickly while wearing the GP-5, sometimes after just a few minutes.

[@No_Budget_No_Problem]

Very small amount of baby powder

[@Kekatronic]

you gotta roll it on like some kinda cranial condom

[@giano427]

I had one that had a long canister for a filter with an even longer hose. At the time, my home had heavy smokers. The mask came in handy when I needed to go the kitchen, lol.

[@cbrnacademy]

Hopefully you won't get cancer sooner than those smokers you mentioned, lol. We showcased the exact same filter in our PRV-U gas mask review and that one is "no bueno".

[@loglad5394]

Using asbestos to avoid cigarette smoke is wild

[@JailedTrump]

I once saw a GP-5 for 6.95€ for sale in Varusteleka. too bad they're army surplus so i never know when they are in stock

[@ViceMightBeTaken]

varusteleka is based

[@hellraiser2375]

kato Us Eagle, siellä on välillä

[@ViceMightBeTaken]

@hellraiser2375 samoin supernovalla

[@issintf925]

One of my favorite companies. Good prices, and at least they are transparent about what you get. Ships to us quickly too

[@adventurersclub1]

in the Caribbean I once saw a man that was used one as a diving mask (gas powerd engine with piston compressor in combination with lead weights).

[@cbrnacademy]

Yeah, that could work. It's basically similar to connecting GP-5 to PAPR unit just like I did in the bonus part of the video.

[@Cru128]

In my experience and personal opinion, the mask you want to use should be one that’s easy to don, seals well, and suits whatever threat you’re expecting to face. I generally prefer modern masks, but that’s more because of my field and the fact I only stock the M50 and the parts for the M51 conversion with a few scattered M40s. Generally, I would say use whatever works best for you but also account the advantages and disadvantages of what you’re donning and recognize that you’re only dealing with respiratory threats. Also account for the filters you’re using and what they’re rated for, as a filter unit will not protect you against everything, notably some filter units like the M61 filter unit for the M50 are capable of filtering most things except for chlorine gas, which goes straight through. Also account for how you’ll carry it, how easy it is to PMCS, how it handles getting wet, etc. but, that’s all I got for advice.

[@Cru128]

Other thing- learn what’s easiest to size properly and account for factors such as your hair. Fully encapsulated masks that cover the whole head are fine, but it is always good to account for the fact that you might or might not have hair and maybe another mask would be more comfortable and better suited for you.

[@kevinstrade2752]

Considering the Soviet Union made 100million plus, one for just about every man and woman in the country, it is a rather basic but functional design. It is still being issued to training units in Russia. Oh and about the asbestos issue, yeah, filters have 3-13% asbestos in the paper lower level, yeah there's a bit of a danger but if you have to use one of these, asbestos is your least worry. You can get more modern filter which I recommend if you need to use this often. These aren't the best of modern but they are cheap and will get the job done if ever needed.

[@therealspeedwagon1451]

If you’re getting one for purely collector’s value then you can modify the filter to make it compatible with modern NATO gas mask filters, but this breaks the seal and if you’re genuinely planning on using this for anything carbon monoxide related or are some doomsday preppor then maybe the GP-5 isn’t the best option. But hey, it’s dirt cheap and available basically everywhere.

[@kirillslavitonov9486]

I wore one at my restaurant job with a modern filter for the job of slicing bins and bins of onions and when preparing hot sauces with large quantities of hot peppers, came in handy, though I do reccomend an extension tube for the filter and carry it over the shoulder

[@QualityPen]

I wore one at my restaurant job for serving tables. Never got any tips for some reason, and after a while I built up a little resentment. Sometimes customers asked for mustard and I was happy to oblige, so the mask came in handy every now and then.

[@hungryhedgehog4201]

I had one (rubber ripped) and I still remember the nasty gasmask bag, the mask was fine but the bag felt like I shoupdn't touch it without gloves and it smelled even years later

[@PaganHater333]

Can you make an review on the MP5 Polish Gasmask, it would be great to see a video review on ur Channel

[@cbrnacademy]

Just say you hate me and want to see me suffer, haha. The MP5 makes OM-90 look like a solid respirator in comparison. But it's a reasonable enough request so we might do it once that plastic abomination crosses me again.

[@hakade5846]

The MP-5 gas mask is the worst thing that has ever happened to me. It is stiff as a cat's tail, uncomfortable, difficult to fit. After an hour of wearing it, a ditch appears on the forehead that does not disappear for the next 48 hours and you have to explain to everyone that it is not from hitting a table. In addition, after a short time the glass of this mask becomes cloudy and yellow. The MP-5 is a licensed version of the French ARFA mask. I really do not know why such a terrible product was purchased. In Poland, the MP-5 mask is now being replaced with the MP-6 mask, which is light, ergonomic, has low breathing resistance, is comfortable and can be easily adjusted to the head.

[@Mechanist-1]

The thing I like about these masks is not only the cheapness but with a sturdy gas mask adapter i will work with both NATO and GOST filters and while it might cause something bad down the line in terms of health I’d rather die in 20 years from complications caused by the gas mask than die from smoke and dust in 24 hours or less great video I got a lot of great info out of this thanks and stay safe

[@James-kw5yj]

I think another good filter option is the random Chinese filters you find on amazon but only because they more then likely don't have asbestos

[@toryknotts8026]

I mean if you ever have to use a gasmask I doubt you will be too picky to care if it contains asbestos. Besides it's doubtfull you will live long enough to care about the risks of asbestos exposure

[@hakade5846]

Random chinese filters.... have you heard what you have said?

[@GlitchyBastard]

唐丰/普达 filters are quite trustworthy, two of the biggest brands in China.

[@FryingPan-u4x]

No asbestos but a ton of charcoal bro, nato filters still on top. chinese tf-1 is basically a gp5 but kinda better and it fits nato filters. looks cooler too its matt black.

[@FryingPan-u4x]

17$ for the kit costs like 70% more but worth it.

[@alexkowalski2264]

I got mine for like $20 at a local surplus

[@Cucumber3012]

I can wrap the measuring tape around my head but I cannot wrap my head around someone not liking the gas mask bag

[@morganmadida9796]

Does this respirator good to use at underground mine gasses?

[@cbrnacademy]

No, mining respirators usually consist of self-contained breathing apparatuses. This is a civilian CBRN respirator.

[@Adrian-s1o3r]

For mining use. You'd want a rebreather system. Something like a savox 90.

[@thelastvolcan7290]

I got a new one with the nato filter

[@cbrnacademy]

Great! Just remember it's not compatible with NATO filters due to a different thread pitch.

[@thelastvolcan7290]

@cbrnacademy i know my one is a Chinese knock off but at least it does not have a spicy filter and is probably made in the last couple of months if not a year or two

[@cbrnacademy]

@@thelastvolcan7290 I've heard that Chinese are still using this type of gas mask in whatever industry which is pretty interesting. But if it's newly made and you have a good compatible filter to it, I can't say it's bad or anything.

[@thelastvolcan7290]

@cbrnacademy I will say this it has passed the banana oil test so hypothetically it should pass any test just as long as the filter is correct which would be the standard NATO fitting

[@cbrnacademy]

@@thelastvolcan7290 I could not find the banana oil anywhere I looked! It would for sure make our testing more practical and comfortable.

[@ATruckCampbell]

Some of them or their copies do take both NATO and combloc filters, so those are better than nothing, and I would certainly trust one over the cheap Chinese Ebay "emergency" masks.

[@American_Oil_Stealer]

Can of have you made a video of the GP-7? Just got one and would like to see

[@cbrnacademy]

If we get one, sure. Not really obtainable where I live.

[@jw69440]

I bought one in january 2020 with a modern Polish filter for n reason at all. For the £6 I paid for it, the bag was alone was worth it Could be much worse, but i got what I paid for 😅

[@rick2546]

I understand that the filter contains asbestos but what about the talcum powder? I've heard that Soviet talcum powder contained asbestos and the GP-5's interior is coated in it, that's what all those white flakes inside the mask and lenses are.

[@cbrnacademy]

ASBESTOS... ASBESTOS EVERYWHERE! I have never heard of this before so thank you for bringing it up. Perhaps I should mention more often in reviews of old Soviet masks to ALWAYS wash the respirators thoroughly before putting them on. That's what I do in all the cases and it seems it might be for a good reason after all. We just never filmed it, but obviously we should start doing that.

[@Cucumber3012]

What about the ГП-7 one?

[@Fallschirmjager420]

Is this the 5x30 5 mins daily

[@stampydragon2739]

The bottom plug had been glued on by the seller there not normally that hard to remove it's also illegal to ship and sell asbestos filters now in Europe I also use a NATO to ghos 40 mm adapter

[@cbrnacademy]

Yeah, this particular one was quite difficult to remove and in our PRV-U review I was unable to unplug the filter altogether so there's that.

[@suomityypi]

how/where did you get the gost to nato adapter been looking for one myself but theyre out of stock or 15€ and 35€ for shipping?

[@loglad5394]

I think if its a SHTF situation or an emergency these are good but really just spend like the extra 20 bucks to get a Draeger or something updated that wont give you mesotheleoma in the future...pretty sure they also make non-asbestos filters for these now

[@SvetlanaSu-30]

hello great video on this gas mask but I'm wondering what is the filter+hose thing on your back at 14:59? I've been looking around for awhile and couldn't figure out what it is/what it is called, I was gonna use it to recreate Crow's outfit from STALKER: Shadow of the Zone. great content will definitely be watching more in the future

[@cbrnacademy]

Hi there! The device is commonly known as Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR). This one just like all Western PAPR's are not compatible with OZ 40x4 filter threads and I just lightly attached GP-5 to it to make it look extra cool, even though it's just ridiculous.

[@TheTimbs_]

What’s the name of the filter?

[@dillwavis]

where should you get filters?

[@Firefox1189]

Buy Chinese-made filters. A lot of them are GOST threaded & don't contain asbestos because China made it illegal a long time ago.

[@UncleDon226]

If you intend to use this mask, your best bet would be to get a 40mm GOST to 40mm NATO/STANAG adapter so you can use modern filters from places like MIRA safety

[@dillwavis]

@ I’ve changed in these last 4 months. In response to crbn threats, I now simply thug it out. Has masks are for pussies. I use CS gas as cologne.

[@slughive6130]

if you buy a gas mask that has had a asbestos filter on it and probaly someone has already breathed through it, is it contaminated or can you just replace the filter?

[@cbrnacademy]

It's always best to wash the respirator after it has been used by someone else before. Watch our "How to clean gas masks" tutorial, proceed with the steps and you'll be just fine! In other words, no other special treatment is needed, just wash it thoroughly.

[@slughive6130]

@@cbrnacademy so just cleaning it gets rid of any dangerous things in the gasmask?

[@loglad5394]

I dont think that's your biggest concern

[@hakade5846]

Part of polish version of the GP-5 gas mask (MUA) has voice diafragm. And no: you must not use such old gas masks, even with a new, well-fitted filter. The reason is the lack of certainty that the rubber non-return valves of the gas mask are functional. In this mask, they are made of thin rubber, which after years of disuse and lack of maintenance may not have the original elasticity and will not provide the mask with a proper seal. Now all such old masks (not only GP-5, but also, for example, M-65) should not be used if they are (too) old and have been stored incorrectly, because in combat conditions this can be dangerous.

[@Seabass-fi9wg]

God I remember when my local spirit Halloween got these and me and my buddies wore them for Halloween as kids

[@bobbybrine6547]

Actual genuine GP-5s?

[@wellthen.......9384]

​@@bobbybrine6547no of course, not because no one in their right mind would send a thing that its alternative attachment uses asbestos this person just thinks because they found one similar they think that's the exact same thing they are mistaken

[@deathvulture5974]

I have one that a put a modern polish filter on, they're safe if you use those newer polish filters meant for the polish versions

[@cbrnacademy]

no, that's not how filter threads work. I guess this piece of information comes from the "weaponsandstuff" guy and he should definitely verify certain thoughts before spreading them online.

[@joe125ful]

11:59 That voice changes:):) Imagine say Hands up! And it sound slike..hhmmpp... 13:49 Omg have this 3 hours in row it hot days is nightmare.

[@brokencat2662]

It is as useful as a wet cloth. Unless you have a modern filter. But it is stylish, so its a 10/10

[@kasparzubarev]

Actually, there were some variants with ears open, but I don't know to what extent they were common

[@cbrnacademy]

I think that's a different mask, although they all look pretty similar.

[@NPC-HonoraryRooftopKorean]

Have a GP-5 and used with a more recent surplus filter and tube. Took it to work, no longer had to smell my coworkers farts. Use it for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. cosplay.

[@Lepi-vo9bf]

Do you need to put something in the gas filter? Or you can just use it?

[@cbrnacademy]

you just use it

[@Victor-hk8mv]

hey lad soo i got 2 things to say the mask itself (without the filter) is safe to use right? also from where to buy one is the kommandostore good place to buy it from or amazon? also when bought can the rubber be worned out?

[@cbrnacademy]

That's right, the facepiece itself is safe to put on. The rubber degrades when expose to direct sunlight and heat so if it's stored properly, it will perhaps survive another 50 years.

[@theredfaction1114]

I can vouch for kommandostore, I got mine from there and it’s of good quality, also they are just a based surplus store in general

[@96alexandermorgan]

Man I put on one as a teen and my god do I somtimes freak out about it.

[@stephen6992]

I just put one on now with the original filter to find this out

[@rimanahbvee]

The sr-1(gp5 but for head wound) is superior to it because the straps on the back allow you to wear it with longer hair more comfortably

[@astonlarsson]

I have a gp-5 but my filter doesn’t have asbestos.

[@Alfablor]

Thank you for the video. Just a curiosity, how did you handle the thread difference of the 40mm Nato vs Ghost filter? Thanks

[@cbrnacademy]

Glad you like it! The difference between the two threads is not obvious when used because a filter with a different thread pitch simply won't screw all the way in but it feels like it did. So the precaution while using it for whatever reason is not to tighten it.

[@Alfablor]

@cbrnacademy Great. Can I ask you if you buy the filter in the video on-line?

[@cbrnacademy]

@@Alfablor it's from Czech eshop klimafil.cz

[@Alfablor]

@@cbrnacademy Thank you, the correct dimension is only 40mm or other parameter after the dimension? Thank you very much

[@TheMidwesternViking]

Mind Doing A PMK-1?

[@cbrnacademy]

You're in luck, because we're doing PMG review next

[@Corvettedude1988]

Normally Evirstar Defence Products (American reseller) have the anti fog lenses and aren’t often deformed and actually work!

[@cbrnacademy]

Since the company is not existent anymore, I'm interested what price they were selling these for. Still, a big time shady operation - repacking useless Soviet junk, really nice business model.

[@Corvettedude1988]

@@cbrnacademy yeah, idk if in your country eBay is available but I have found many good places

[@Corvettedude1988]

@@cbrnacademy i bought three boxes of GP-5s for 35$

[@Not_Dio22]

My honest to god opinion. The GP5 is fine. It’s not a military mask and I wouldn’t use it in any serious capacity. But it hold seal and if I had to use one I know I’ll be fine

[@cbrnacademy]

All true. But since this is a channel about personal protection and I find myself responsible for the quality of the information presented in here, I can't blatantly encourage people to consider GP-5 as reliable. It's mainly because people own the gas mask in various conditions, for example I once saw some perfectly minty looking ones, only to find out they were missing valves. So it's kinda tricky. Owning GP-5 is better than having nothing and in all honesty it's all the majority of the population might ever need... in theory. But things are much more complicated in real life.

[@Osky236]

So, if I have a old GP-5 mask that has most likely been used with a original asbestos filter, is it safe now with the filter removed? I want it for cosplay and intend to craft a copycat filter for the mask that won't actually work. I just wanted to know if it's safe to use after it's been used with the old filter and if not, what I need to do to make it safe.

[@cbrnacademy]

Hi there! It's not like asbestos fills the mask or anything but I understand your concerns. Simply wash the mask and let it dry. We made a comprehensive gas mask cleaning tutorial that explains all you need to know so feel free to watch it.

[@No_Budget_No_Problem]

You can find nato spec filters for 30 bucks for the mask online

[@hvzar8404]

Would you be kind enough to make a video bout gas masks for modern time prepper? Like present some cheap realiable - worth buying examples.

[@cbrnacademy]

It's a great idea of course yet there are way too many factors to consider apart from respirators themselves. Like the country you live in and hence availability so we would have to limit the topic to specific regions. And of course I would have to get certain masks myself for testing like M40 or the Israeli Black diamond and many others. We'll put this topic on our list and we'll see what we can do about it.

[@hvzar8404]

@@cbrnacademy Because we're neighbors (I live in Poland) I'll let myself suggest our region of Europe for such video. 😅

[@cbrnacademy]

@@hvzar8404 Haha, sure! I've already written it down and let's see what we can come up with in 2025!

[@Thee_Saturn]

The only unfortunate thing is if you don't keep it in a moist environment, then it'll break via ripping on the rubber.

[@cbrnacademy]

@Thee_Saturn That's a good point I'll mention in future videos. Because I also think if you stretch the rubber way too many times, at some point, it will break.

[@mauricioegel]

I have the same mask. I even used it one time to go out during Covid

[@LordStarbeard]

🤣 Must've been a hoot

[@Luh_jordan09]

How come we never got the vpu comparison video?

[@cbrnacademy]

We are still going to release it, however now we wait for additional devices to test along the three we currently have.

[@cbrnacademy]

Just noticed this comment again, the VPU comparison is up ;)

[@r1g0r_m0rt1s]

Just get rid of the original filter and get yourself a charcoal 40mm filter and you'll be good!

[@trans1169]

I use the gp5 all the time and the asbestos shouldn't get through unless the filter is damaged and my face really doesn't sweat in it because because the air flows down my face 8/10

[@SPSO-Slim]

Hi. I wanna ask if its ok to wear it without the filter.

[@cbrnacademy]

Hi there! No problem whatsoever, given the inside of the facepiece is clean of course.

[@Wapoluchka]

hey i have a question. is it safe to use it 15 minutes a day for a week?

[@cbrnacademy]

I'm sure you can wear it for 30 minutes a day but don't expect any beneficial therapeutical effect

[@AngryAuzzie]

I got a few NATO filters from 2002 for mine

[@alex99891]

As a kid, I had a old I think it was Polish cheek filter, gas mask I wore the original filters if I get cancer, can sue the Polish governments?

[@cbrnacademy]

The MP4 gas mask I presume. Gotta disappoint you as they contained no asbestos but I'm sure you can find another reason why to sue the Polish government.

[@onetonpun]

I found one of these at a thrift store. It came with a diaphragm in the bag you hold against the cheek.

[@memoriblewerd]

Adapter go brrrt

[@uhoh4480]

I have a size 2 and my head needs a size 4 lmao

[@snakeplissken2148]

there will be some soviet fanboy who will tell us the bag is great for camping or other freetime activities. 🤣

[@cbrnacademy]

This really made me laugh, good one. I've actually seen many people walking around with similar old gas mask carriers as their personal bags. It costs next to nothing and it has this vintage look that's IN nowadays.

[@guilhermeeugenio4434]

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[@joemanco-no4jy]

You almost hit on its most valuable characteristic, If you have a beard, a modern gas mask will not work. With this one it goes over the beard. You may not have time to shave during a nuclear attack.

[@cbrnacademy]

Yes, but on the other hand it's completely unusable for people with hair, especially long hair. In our latest video (Why Santa can't use a gas mask) we showcased an Israeli CBRN hood that's meant for people with beard and long hair as well, feel free to give it a watch.

[@issintf925]

But it DOES make you look like a stalker from the zone

[@thebigpotate]

I feel like if you had to supply a large population for cheap these wouldnt be the worst option in the world

[@cbrnacademy]

I don't think this particular type of a gas mask would be the best option but I'm amazed that no Western company produces rather simple and affordable respirators in contrast to the expensive "tAcTicAl" ones.

[@thebigpotate]

@cbrnacademy that is an extremely fair point, mira safety has a mask that's vaguely like the GP-5 but it's a child's respirator and more expensive

[@cbrnacademy]

@@thebigpotate MIRA Safety is exactly on the opposite side when it comes to affordable respirators. Their business model could be briefly described as "We buy any gas masks cheaply from manufacturers that are unable to make bigger sales themselves and we use guntubers to promote them as cutting-edge and tactical just to jack up prices tenfold."

[@fourtyfivefudd]

Only thing I don’t like about helmet style masks is that you need to be shaved bald. All gas masks you have to shave your face to get a good seal sure, but while you can still put this mask on with a full head of hair, it hurts like hell.

[@adcaptandumvulgus4252]

You're not going to be able to test the seal very well unless you shave but I think you already know that

[@pedrofernandes8790]

Mr. Foster disliked this video

[@cbrnacademy]

I have over 1.5k hours in Killing Floor 2 😎

[@pedrofernandes8790]

@@cbrnacademy a man of culture i see

[@MapleovBacon]

I was looking for a KF2 reference!

[@Manuelslayor]

They may be cheap but if you really need a gass mask joust spend those 100$ and get a comfortable one. Well i mean i can't complain since i have my military isued SM 90 with corrected glasses.

[@Hail_Christ_the_king]

Are the black filters it comes with original and have asbestos, cause I’ve seen the green ones that have asbestos but Idk if the black Are original I have another newer gas mask that came with the same ones

[@Clonegaming-CT]

If they are green, metal, and have Russian writing, they are the old ones. If not, they are modern.

[@cbrnacademy]

We bought the black contemporary one separately of course. GP-5 came only with the green metal one.

[@gelbelel]

what the fuck there is asbestos on this filters ??? is it rly that dangerous or what ... i have one wich i used for some party's and stuff and now im rly concerned about my health . can someone tell me ?

[@cbrnacademy]

Nah, you'll be fine. It's just a general safety precaution not to use old filters as there might be a possibility of asbestos fibers getting loose due to the filters age. But in no way using them "casually" warrants a cancer or anything.

[@faulty42069]

I personally have one, so i came here to say its only dangerous if you have a number 5 filter, as it is the only one that has asbestos in it

[@cbrnacademy]

What specific designation you have in mind? Because the filter is called GP-5, so there is number 5 by default.

[@faulty42069]

@cbrnacademy i believe there are 6 different types of filter (the bit on the bottom) produced for the gp-5 (the part that goes on your face)

[@МаркМаркович-н3и]

90 евро? в России это гп-5 можно взять за 300 рублей, это примерно 3 евро)

[@HeartlessGlitch]

Here's the thing: Do you really want to trust your life to something "affordable", or do you want the best.

[@cbrnacademy]

Many people look at gas masks through the "affordability optics" which is understandable since new modern gas masks cost hundreds of dollars/euros. Not to mention there are many countries where you can't buy any or it's downright illegal to own one. In general we don't recommend using legacy respirators and that's the main point of the video. But isn't it better than anything at all? Especially with a new, reliable filter.

[@Mousetrap1740]

I was sitting in the living room wearing that filter for fun when the Mrs came home. I was wearing it for a good hour. How fucked am I?

[@toryknotts8026]

I wonder if you can wear glasses with this, it dose cover your ears, ergo the arms of your glasses. As for the asbestos filter, if its the only filter around and if you are at the point where you need this thing, I doubt you will be too picky, or will live long enough to car about asbestos exposure ( I'd be the least of your worrys!).

[@hakade5846]

You can't wear traditional glasses and this gas mask. However, there were special plastic inserts that allowed you to use corrective lenses. Regarding asbestos filters, I agree with your statement.

[@cbrnacademy]

I checked the original manual and there was no mention of any sort of optical inserts so if you need glasses just to see a thing, bad luck. Your have a point about the filter in case of having nothing else available but again in my videos I can't leave a room for such scenario as people would automatically think it's OK to use it so I rather say don't use it at all. As I said, it's not about asbestos only, it's mainly about the fact these filters are useless at this point. Better than nothing? Sure. Should you use it? No, but in the end it's up to you to decide for yourself. You're on your own. 😎

[@Firefox1189]

​@@cbrnacademy I took some old prescription glasses I had, took out the lenses, & put them on the inside of the lenses. To further secure my lenses inside the mask, I put clear tape on the sides that are out of my vision. It works great & it's barely noticeable from the outside.

[@cbrnacademy]

@@Firefox1189 Sounds smart!

[@redneo_6]

I use the real GP-5 filter gor decoration, then i have israeli filters that fit the GP-5 justtt right

[@cbrnacademy]

Israeli filters have different thread pitch as they are made in accordance to NATO standards. Sure, you can screw them in up to a certain point, but they are not completely compatible.

[@redneo_6]

@cbrnacademy hey it's better than nothing if you're neighborhood is filled with radiation haha.

[@sbcinema]

During the "2020s" i sold a lot of them

[@cbrnacademy]

Oh yes. The times when Cold War CBRN equipment which previously used to cost from 5 to 10 bucks suddenly sells for 50 dollars and up.

[@nikolayfinilov6489]

​I live in Russia. I went to the local analogue of Craigslist and found a whole box (40 pcs) of gp-5 from storage for $20. It took me about 30 seconds)

[@JanSolntsev]

Bro its filter is actually safe. You can use it and it doesn't have expiration date

[@linearswitchguy9593]

Was safe*, after a while the asbestos degrades therefore you inhale asbestos, plus the filter is practical useless since the activated carbon isnt activated anymore.

[@Pigon-wr8jf]

@@linearswitchguy95931, the asbestos is a compound. Therefore it will only release if damaged, and the amount of asbestos is less then what most people breathe in their lifetime (some late ones don’t even have asbestos, 2. Yes, most have been deactivated, however, there are still some late made ones that can still be effective

[@cbrnacademy]

I appreciate the debate but you understand I simply can't tell people it's OK to use such questionable and unreliable filters.

[@juhokuusisto9339]

1. You have no way to know how it has been used, stored or thrown around, as it's +40 y/o surplus. 2. You don't know the condition of the asbestos filter or the charcoal in side it. New one is always safer.

[@jpeg7352]

Just don't use the cancer filter and you'll be good

[@cbrnacademy]

or any other half a century old filter

[@TheGoodCrusader]

I have a black one

[@FrostFire1987]

the SA10 is king

[@cbrnacademy]

Yeah, say that to the army of GP-5 cultists :D

[@thebonkman]

didnt watch to the 10 second mark but i hope to god its safe because they look sick as fuck and i bought one edit: sick

[@cbrnacademy]

If you'd have watched the video perhaps you would learn whether it's safe or not.

[@thebonkman]

@@cbrnacademy i forgot to edit the comment lol

[@Silojedeburek19862]

First video was more accurate

[@adelinadepaseo]

🤣🤣🤣

[@callenmetrik2653]

Carefull, you might be teleported to another dimension.

[@cbrnacademy]

I wish