Gaiters

[wurm]

No, not this kind.

This kind.

I have the blue paper masks. I have a cloth homemade mask. I thought I'd try the neck gaiter as an alternative, as it would also come in handy when I'm riding. Plus, the loops on regular masks sometimes pull off my hearing aids if I'm not careful. Anyway, I wore my gaiter today while riding. It was convenient in that it just stays around my neck until I pull it up over my nose and mouth if I need to. The question is, is there a front/back or top/bottom to these things? I didn't see anything obvious, so I just pulled it on over my head and scrunched it down to my neck. Well, next time I use it, how do I know I'm not going to put the part that was sitting on the back of my neck, getting sweaty, over my mouth and nose? Yeah, I could wash it every time I wear it, but realistically, if I wear it for a quick shopping trip, that's not going to happen.

So, is there an easy way to distinguish front/back/top/bottom or do I just wing it?

[Racer X]

Our tortoise has a neck gaiter, as did my dad's penis.

[NewtonMP2100]

....so you need.....Gaiter.....Aid.....????

[Rolando]

Racer X wrote:
Our tortoise has a neck gaiter, as did my dad's penis.

miley-laughing001:

[MrNoBody]

I use...

[RAMd®d]

The question is, is there a front/back or top/bottom to these things?


Nope.

Unless there's a pattern printed on it that has a top an bottom, it's just a tube.

In the world of kleenex and xerox as opposed to Kleenex and Xerox, these are commonly called buffs, as in Buffs, also scarves, in some countries.

I've got a couple on order for riding my bike, to be worn under my helmet.

[Pam]

Nope. I have a number of brand name Buffs for summer and winter use. Very versatile items. Including over the mouth coverings for protection.

[wurm]

Great. Thanks for the info. I thought there might be something obvious I was missing, but apparently not. Sharpie isn't a bad idea.

[rich in distress]

The idea of slipping anything potentially contaminated all over my face stops me in my tracks. YMMV...

[Robert M]

@Rich,

Not particularly different than stretching a potentially contaminated mask over your nose and mouth. Most gaiters are very long. It's easy to roll a gaiter in half to make it a dual layer tube. The outer layer never directly touches my face. 'course, good practice means only using the gaiter a few times before swapping it out for a fresh one.

@Wurm, depends on the make and model gaiter. Some have patterns or pictures on them. Others have a cord with a tightening pull. Ones with no patter or pull can be worn in whichaever manner you deem appripriate. For the other types, it's immediately apparent which side is front vs back and which part is the top vs bottom.

I don't like masks that attach to my ears. Very uncomfortable. That's why I prefer gaiters, preferably one with a pattern _and_ a cord for tightening the top.

Robert