Ops Core SOTR - Civilian Preparedness Respirator

[@P-12]

Pro tip on filters, if you want them to last longer take them off the mask after every use and use a vacuum cleaner to suck out everything from front of the filter. Also clean the whole mask, inside and outside with a toothbrush and warm water and soap.

[@OctaneGroup]

I think the respirator is best used in an urban environment working in buildings and such. With shooting, explosions, etc lots of plaster dust gets in the air and can be a huge hazard

[@Cam-I-am]

Big fan of the plus ultra flaps

[@solidus1995]

I have this hardware. Frankly for prepping/civilian preparedness the Mira TAPR respirator is more useful as the filters are 40mm nato. The mask is also about half the price. The Mira and Ops Core have very similar construction aside from filter types. However I think the TAPR has another pro over the SOTR which is that the filter sits to the side so you can cheek weld. This SOTR filter still sticks out obnoxiously like you're some plague Dr.

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

ehhh I see what you're saying but then you can't swap shoulders with the MIRA? honestly I haven't tried them both but I know the m50 with the canisters on the side causes all sorts of disasters. I'll have to try the MIRA though, thanks for the input. -Walsh

[@solidus1995]

@@ThinLineDefenseCo I think you're referring to the Avon masks which are pretty dated. Those also take proprietary canisters that are not as common as NATO 40mm standard. Check out Mira products you'll find some interesting things. Pretty sure the TAPR is "ambidextrous"

[@zacharyfett2491]

Great review! That helmet strap is a definite must!

[@theredcelt627]

I’ve got an MSA MCU mask. I like it, but a smaller option has advantages. That and the center filter mount are the two things I find most interested about this. For a lefty shooting suppressed, I would recommend looking at HuxWurx cans (formerly OSS). Also, Stag arms makes an upper and bolt designed to swap the ejection port to the left side of the rifle. Those might help you more than the mask.

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

yea the huxwurx is definitely on the list but I went with a standard keymo so... we'll see. And I really went away from lefty uppers. They have massive QC problems from the feed ramps to the bolts. That whole adventure was a "yea not doing that mistake again" lol -Walsh

[@spaceisalie5451]

Happy I bought a $30 Isreali gas mask 10 years ago. Thing still works just fine.

[@RonJeremy514]

I have an Avon FM12. Goes for a bit more but certainly not $300, for that price you’d better get the entire kit (storage pouch, cleaning kit, filters although probably out of shelf but it’s a collector’s item, special canteen) and so on. Also mine has twin ports and a blank plug, not even that old, perfect condition and very comfortable. This Opscore SOTR is a glorified 3M half mask that costs 20 bucks in fact.

[@richardharris5819]

Very cool stuff:)

[@ghost-yn8gu]

Can you do a review on the new haley strategic plate carrier, keep up the great work🤘

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

The thorax? Absolutely!

[@michaelwhite9199]

Besides being a “tactical” color how is this better than 3M’s industrial half masks?

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

The issue is the dual inlet on the 3m vs the single center on the SOTR. If you don't need to worry about shouldering a firearm, it wouldn't really be a big deal but otherwise the 3m would be a pretty big problem

[@SweetStat]

Just put one of the soft pink particle filters on one or both sides, shouldering won't be a problem with those

[@RonJeremy514]

Okay so, by shifting the position of the filter to the center, that still justifies the fact it costs 280 more dollars? No way bruh, even for less than $100 there are plenty of Avon S10 or FM12 masks out there and those are NATO 40mm, can even work with a PAPR kit, very comfortable with very clear and durable lenses. It’s just better and is actually fielded successfully to various forces around the world. There is no way I’m buying a half mask that costs $300 but only good at resisting fresh paint 😂

[@TheDiddler69-U]

1:40 The Division cosplay🤌

[@baptistedaniel1788]

How much does it weigh and how long does the filter last ? Great video

[@Ahmaurnamu]

Do the helmet straps for the Sotr fit in the Team wendy 3.0 rails or do I need to buy Team wendy’s O2 straps for that?

[@spaceisalie5451]

Bought the MEPC because of you. Fuck, I love that carrier.

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

haha You're welcome?? Glad you love it! -Walsh

[@ivoqt]

did he just mentioned my hero academia?

[@nicholaspratt8473]

Did Ops-Core ever come out with tha charcoal/CBRN filter?

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

I don't think so....from what I understand things got pivot'd to a SOTR 2? I'll follow up.

[@Eagle52525]

What is that raised rail over your charging handle and why is it there?

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

it's a unity tactical riser. I was testing how to get magnifiers up to 1.93 and 2.2 without spending 300 dollars on a overpriced mount. It works... -Walsh

[@jedrayne3636]

Is the arc adapted version compatible with the BHBH from UARM? the design choice for the helmet allows no structural weak points but the arc rail is slightly different I like the adapter specifically for the helmet as it’s in one cohesive unit for QRF scenarios so I would love an update

[@c-note4146]

IDK man, it might be that the biggest con comes when the man-bun-lumberjacks learn that they need to cut off their tacti-cool-guy, meticulously, manscaped beards in order to get a proper seal. "Welp, so much for quick donning, guess I gotta cut off my rat's nest first"....I refer to that as a con because chances are they will have already bought one and limited their already slim availability even further before they found out 🤷‍♂️😂😂

[@RB-xv4si]

One thing I don’t believe you covered is how much the helmet chin strap interferes with the seal of the mask, seeing that the mask goes right over top of them. That concerns me.

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

I should articulate it better but the chin strap slides backwards as is in the manual. The mask then fills that role but also allows the full seal on the mask. sorry if I wasn't clear but it because a nothing burger when I was using it -Walsh

[@garymattscheck9066]

You could attach an air tank to this?

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

depends...how much tape you got. -Walsh

[@18B_Porta-Poty_PTSD]

_Nobody cared who I was until I put on the mask!_ But seriously, 3 micron... There are so many horrific things in the world of CBRN significantly smaller than 3 micron. If they had a better filter system option, maybe a forced air addon, this would be rather attractive.

[@code-dredd]

They don't seem yo have any protection against wallet and bank account threats. Also, beards? PS: Plus Ultra Deku

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

I'm curious about beards. I don't believe the sob story the military brass feeds us on that. hah and yesssss! Deku!

[@code-dredd]

@@ThinLineDefenseCo BTW, any plans for the face armor?

[@zekejamieson9472]

Does this stop tear gas and pepper ball? Anyone know? Maybe asking a dumb question…. Ive scrolled through (not very hard) and didnt see anyone ask it… sorry if its a repeat question

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

the main dust filter... no. But I know they were working one

[@zekejamieson9472]

@@ThinLineDefenseCo awesome thank you

[@XrayMike17plus1]

Here's an issue that is troubling. To get a good seal between your face and mask guess what has to go... that's right, your beard. In fact to get the best seal you need to be clean shaven. Yet how many 'special ops' dudes do you see that are clean shaven? Very few. So if you normally have a beard or at lest some stubble, what kind of seal can you expect? BTW, the same thing applies to a CBRN full face mask.

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

ehhh I want to test this. I've always wondered if it's just a myth from the higher-ups to keep the regs on beards out. Other countries have beards and gas masks aren't a problem.

[@stillenacht8518]

It's hooey. I worked in hazardous environments, and they checked seals on our masks with an irritant powder. Beards didn't make much difference.

[@XrayMike17plus1]

@@stillenacht8518 Hope that's true. Really can't see having to fast shave 1st. The first time I heard that was from a rep at MIRA.

[@DecayingReality]

Very pricey for not coving your eye. Id assume it has it purposes. If you need something small and have goggles I’m sure it’s a good product.

[@CubeTycoon]

Plus Ultra - MHA...nice reference you geek! Lol One problem with this (all masks)...I'd have to shave my beard

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

hah its such a good one. And I'd be interested in you trying it. I've always heard that was just a myth.

[@tomjjackson21]

@@ThinLineDefenseCo Def not a myth.

[@Loyal69]

Why pay $315 for a respirator when I can get double filtered ones from 3M at Lowes for $50-100? They too protect against the same crao ops core does or am I missing something? Cause I think opscore is simply overpriced due to their contracts with gov.

[@Loyal69]

I see I'm not the only ass hat with this comment. Solid points on the weapon mounting. 👌

[@RonJeremy514]

Government contract or not, it’s not even that good in practice. If an armed force is serious about getting masks, these days they tend to shift towards Avon FM53 models if they didn’t replace their older full face masks inventories.

[@navarroo8042]

10:19 what camo pattern is that?

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

that's the relv Moab pattern. Tracer tactical sells some gear in moab

[@dt8694]

Is this CBRN rated?

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

cbrn stands for Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear and not a specific agent to be defeated. I'm assuming you're asking if can defeat nerve agents? The answer is no as isn't rated for tear gas agents. The exploded skin and eyes would be a larger problem though -Walsh

[@jonathanmiller6393]

No one cared who I was until I put on the mask

[@Ramatorix]

i did not win the internet

[@Fmily]

Why did you do a green screen of your back yard?

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

well I can't green screen your yard! lol and mostly because... it's available. If it's raining or something horrible when I'm about to record, I'm sometimes forced to. -Walsh

[@Fmily]

@@ThinLineDefenseCo That's a fair point. Do you want some video from my back yard so you can use that in the future? haha

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

hahaha I absolutely would! I just hate using still images for a background. Maybe I should like record at the side of a highway or something and use that as the background

[@TurkishBenAirsoft]

The respirator is one of those things its better to have and not need it than need it and not have it. Imagine if you had that to hand when the twin towers came down.

[@bandit3072]

For over $300.00 for a dust mask! I'll pass. You can go to home depot and get one for $ 30. Still will fit under your helmet.. ops core is outa control expensive.

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

Unfortunately, helmets and gear to integrate is expensive. like the surefire helmet MOUNT is more than the light itself -Walsh

[@Will-W]

How many people are here because they have tested for lead poisoning from indoor ranges back in the day?

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

truth

[@cankeco]

your fingers, stop that. fuhhhk. great vid. but those fingers man. wave them at the store.

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

I don't think any of this was English...