Gas Mask for Beards – Sapphire CBRN PAPR Hood for Facial Hair
Facial hair can interfere with the seal of a tight-fitting gas mask. The Sapphire powered-air hood offers a full-head design that does not rely on a tight facial seal at the beard area.
This beard-focused kit combines the Sapphire hood with ONYX 45 powered airflow and a compatible 40mm filter. Use the complete system according to the manufacturer's instructions and verify configuration, filter condition, and airflow before use.
Why a Powered Hood Can Be an Option for Bearded Users
Tight-fitting respirators generally require the sealing area to be free of facial hair. Follow the respirator manufacturer's fit and use requirements.
The ONYX 45 blower supplies filtered airflow to the hood. System performance depends on correct assembly, hood positioning, filter selection and condition, battery power, and operation according to the product instructions.
Complete Sapphire CBRN PAPR Kit Contents - Hood, ONYX 45 Blower, and M80 NBC Filter
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Israeli Sapphire CBRN respirator hood - Full head coverage, soft silicone laminate, wide polycarbonate visor
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ONYX 45 PAPR blower - 45 LPM powered airflow, Israeli-made
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Israeli M80 40mm NATO NBC filter - factory sealed; suitability depends on the filter specification and complete system
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Flexible connector hose - 40mm NATO compatible
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Integrated drinking tube - Hydration without removing the hood
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4x CR123A Lithium batteries required - not included, available at most hardware and electronics stores
Israeli Sapphire PAPR Hood - NBC Protection Specs and Beard-Compatible Design
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Beard-Compatible Hood Design – Full-head hood does not rely on a tight facial seal at the beard area.
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CBRN / NBC Configuration – Designed for use with compatible CBRN/NBC filtration components; protection depends on the complete configured system, selected filter, condition, and correct use.
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Powered Airflow (Approx. 45 LPM) – The ONYX 45 blower supplies filtered airflow through the connected filter and hose.
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Powered-Air Design – The blower supplies continuous airflow to the hood when the system is assembled and operated as instructed.
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Wide Panoramic Visor - Polycarbonate visor for visibility
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Eyeglass-Friendly Interior – The roomy hood can accommodate many eyeglass frames; verify comfort and positioning before use.
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Integrated Drinking Tube - Stay hydrated during extended wear
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40mm Thread – Accepts compatible EN 148-1 / Rd40 40mm filters. Select the filter for the intended hazard and follow the filter and system instructions; thread compatibility alone is not a protection rating.
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Israeli Civil Defense Origin - Developed and manufactured in Israel
Sapphire manufacturer product information · ONYX 45 airflow specification · View certifications & product documentation
Who Needs the Sapphire CBRN Hood - Bearded Men and Emergency Preparedness
- Bearded users whose facial hair interferes with a tight-fitting gas mask seal
- Emergency preparedness and evacuation planning
- Civil-defense equipment planning within the documented system specifications
- Preparedness for airborne hazards within the documented specifications of the selected filter and complete system.
- Preppers and survivalists with beards
Complete Your CBRN Preparedness Kit
Clean-shaven? The Israeli 4A1 CBRN Gas Mask is a lighter, more compact, tight-fitting alternative for eligible users. Each system must be configured and used according to its own instructions and compatible filtration.
The ONYX 45 PAPR blower included in this kit is also available separately.
Stock up on replacement filters with our Israeli Civil Defense 40mm NBC filter 3-pack.
Condition Note: This is an unused Israeli defense NOS item. Due to storage, some units may show slight yellowing or discoloration. These cosmetic variations do not affect the item's protective performance.
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