The Best Way to Protect Yourself
The air quality in Vietnam is decreasing, and as a result pollution masks are becoming ever more important. When riding a motorbike in Vietnam, it is evident how polluted the air in major cities is. Without a mask, you can literally taste the chemicals in the air. Major cities aside, it is also important to protect yourself from the dusty roads and air off the beaten track.
To learn more about the way in which pollution is affecting Vietnam, read our Pollution in Vietnam post.
In short, we believe that all of our customers should take the utmost precautions to protect their health when riding a motorbike. Nowadays, this isn’t just protecting yourself from the impact of an accident. But also the increasing negative effects caused by pollution exposure. As a result, we stock a wide range of different pollution masks in our stores across Vietnam.
Our pollutions masks have been carefully chosen to ensure that the utmost protection is provided. The masks we have in store vary greatly in price and efficiency. As a result, we have put together this blog post to help you decide which is the best for you.
Our Pollution Masks at Rent A Bike
In our stores, we stock both the Cambridge Basic and Cambridge Pro range of pollution masks. Both masks vary in price and efficiency. Below we will highlight how the two differ to help you decide which is best for you.
1. Cambridge Mask Pro
Cost: 1,200,000VND ($51)
New to the pollution protection scene, the Cambridge Mask Pro is one of the most efficient and effective masks on the market. It was designed by the brains behind the very popular Vogmask but is a much better quality product. Due to its high-quality filter protection and use of carefully sourced materials, this product provides the utmost protection for a reasonable price. In fact, it offers almost 100% protection from pollution. And to top it off, it is more affordable than it’s major competitors!
Despite the fact that the Cambridge Mask Pro is the most expensive in our range, it is still our most popular mask! You simply cannot put a price on your own health and protection. The mask itself is attractive, fitted and practical for use during travel.
Ideal for long term use, this mask can be washed and used again and again. As a result, it is a great purchase for expats living in Hanoi.
- Unique Lab tested British Military Filtration Technology filters almost 100% of pollution, gases, and bacteria and viruses.
- Ideal for people at risk of respiratory diseases, living in or traveling to areas with high air pollution/smoke levels
- Protection against harmful gases, odors, all PM; PM2.5, PM0.3, pollen, smoke, allergens, and pathogens
- The world’s most trusted reusable anti-pollution mask now with adjustable straps, perfect for travel
To read more about how the Cambridge Mask Pro compares to others on the market, read our Cambridge Mask Co review.
2. Cambridge Mask Basic
Cost: 500,000VND ($21)
New to our store, the Cambridge Mask Basic offers a similar quality of protection for a smaller price. Much like the Cambridge Mask Pro, this product has been carefully sourced, created and tested to provide high protection from pollution. Again, the brains behind the Vogmask have gotten together to make a much better product.
The pollution mask itself offers extremely high protection from at least 95% of all pollution, gases, bacteria and viruses. Washable, the mask can be used again and again. Great as a long term investment and very popular with expats and travelers alike.
- New Lab tested filtration technology filters over 95% of pollution, gases, and bacteria and
viruses up to 90 hours of use. - Trusted by people at risk of respiratory diseases, living in or traveling to areas with high air
pollution levels - Protection against odors, all PM; PM2.5, PM0.3, pollen, smoke, and pathogens such as viruses
and bacteria. - The world’s most trusted anti-pollution mask
- Colour: Black and Navy Blue
To read more about how the Cambridge Mask Basic compares to the Pro mask, visit the Cambridge Mask Co website to compare.
3. N99 Mesh Pollution Mask
Cost: 399,000VND ($17)
The N99 Mesh Pollution Mask is an affordable option to battle air pollution when riding a motorbike in Vietnam. The comfortable and durable mesh material used to create the mask is able to filter harsh chemicals from pollution. The use of a filter enables easy breathing, whilst still providing high-quality protection.
As a more affordable option, the N99 Mesh Pollution Mask is suitable for long term use. However, the mask will deteriorate with each wash. More suitable for high protection over short term use. Although, the filters can be bought and replaced if needed.
- Material: Nylon Mesh
- Soft and breathable mesh fabric
- Double Exhalation Valve
- Fastener Tape
- 1 size fits all, designed for comfortable usage with hoop and loop design for different head size
- Replaceable filters
- Anti-dust N99
4. Protective N95 Pollution Mask
Cost: 145,000VND ($7)
As one of our more basic options in-store, the Protective N95 Pollution Mask offers high-quality protection over a short period of time. Materials used have been designed to filter up to 95% of harsh chemicals found in pollution. However, the mask itself is not designed to be washed and used over a long period of time.
Ideal for those wanting high protection for a short period of time for a low cost. However, much like the N99 pollution mask, filters can be replaced if needed.
- Material: Neoprene, lycra
- Soft and breathable neoprene fabric
- 1 size fits all, designed for comfortable usage with hoop and loop design for different head sizes
- Replaceable filters
- Anti-dust N95
5. PM 2.5 Pollution Mask
Cost: 89,000VND ($4)
As our most basic and affordable option in-store, the PM 2.5 Pollution Mask offers protection from up to 95% of pollution, dust, and gases. With an added plastic filter to ensure the ease of breath without affecting pollution protection quality. The mask offers high-quality protection for basic short term use.
Made 100% from cotton, the mask is comfortable and soft. Suitable for those needing protection over a short period.
- Material: 100% cotton
- Soft and breathable cotton
- 1 size fits all, designed for comfortable usage with hoop and loop design for different head sizes
- Replaceable filters
- Anti-dust PM 2.5
