While it鈥檚 safe to say we鈥檙e all living with more uncertainty,聽one thing is聽clear: if you鈥檙e going out in public and will be near people you don鈥檛 live with, . This spring, we published an article about how the synthetic neck tubes and face coverings you聽use for hiking and skiing might not be ideal for preventing the spread of the coronavirus. In fact, tightly woven fabrics and DIY cotton masks聽are . (Here鈥檚 with聽instructions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)
Some outdoor brands have pitched in to help stop the spread聽by manufacturing medical masks for hospital staff and聽frontline workers, and聽a handful of them聽started making cloth face coverings available to the public. We rounded up our favorites that are currently available for order聽online. While our editors and contributors have聽used these masks and can vouch for their comfort and feel in public settings, a large majority of these聽should not be used for medical purposes.
This list will be updated regularly, and we鈥檒l try our best to reflect what鈥檚 in stock.聽Please follow the latest , and if you鈥檙e going outside, recreate responsibly.
686

A brand known primarily for its snow and lifestyle gear, 686 makes a machine-washable mask聽of polyester spandex, nylon, and two layers of a merino wool and polyester blend, all finished with an antimicrobial treatment.
Backcountry

This 100 percent polyester mask comes with a slot for a filter (and includes a pair)聽and has UPF 50+ protection. A聽wire above聽the nose聽helps bend the fit to your face.
Black Diamond

The brand known for its climbing equipment and apparel made this simple, two-layer cotton mask. (They also with 鈥淯se Protection鈥 written across the front.) For each mask purchased, Black Diamond will donate a mask to a frontline worker in need.
Blackstrap

Blackstrap, a maker of ski balaclavas and neck tubes, made this comfortable mask from upcycled fabric scraps. It鈥檚 made in the USA and washer/dryer friendly.
Cotopaxi

Cotopaxi鈥檚 cotton mask is reversible and聽made from repurposed fabric. For each mask purchased, the brand will聽give another mask to someone who needs it through , its nonprofit partner. It has adjustable ear loops and is machine washable.
Huckberry

This moisture-wicking face mask is made of cotton sandwiched between two layers of merino wool, so it鈥檚 naturally odor-resistant, a nice feature if you鈥檒l be wearing it for hours on end. Huckberry also offers . The brand is donating 10 percent of all mask proceeds to the Opportunity Fund鈥檚 Small Business Relief Fund to help small businesses hit hard by the pandemic.
Headsweats

We love Headsweats for their moisture-wicking headgear and apparel. The brand made a three-layer polyester mask that鈥檚 reversible and machine washable, too. Plus, it鈥檚 available in .
Keen

We like Keen鈥檚 two-layer cotton face mask. It鈥檚 made from a thick canvas, so we wouldn鈥檛 recommend this for hard workouts or lots of activity, but it鈥檚 great for wearing around town. It has cinches on the ear loops, so you can adjust the fit, unlike some masks.
La Sportiva

This breathable covering has strips of Lycra on the nose and chin that we found comfortable for moderate activity, like climbing at your local crag. It comes with聽30 disposable filters and is sprayed with Polygiene, an antimicrobial treatment.
Mystery Ranch

This tech fabric聽covering from Mystery Ranch features bands that go聽over the head instead of loops that tug on your ears. It comes with an internal sleeve to place a filter.
Outdoor Research

This polyester mask comes in a kit that includes a three-pack of聽filters and a protective storage pouch.聽It鈥檚聽finished聽with an antimicrobial treatment that the brand says will diminish聽after 30 washes. One tester said the wire in the nose 鈥済ives a secure fit without feeling like Darth Vader.鈥
Po Campo

Po Campo is known for its bike bags and accessories, and its facemask follows suit: this two-pack features one mask with reflective strips, so you can stay visible on the road. The brand offers three sizes, and for every mask purchase, the brand will donate a week’s worth of medical face masks to NYC working cyclists through the Biking Public Project.
Timbuk2

The聽bag manufacturer聽built this soft cotton mask with long ties that allow you to cinch it snugly around your head. It features聽a pocket for an optional filter.
Topo Designs

Known for its durable, well-constructed bags and apparel, Topo Designs built a two-layer mask that features聽twill cotton on the exterior,聽a polyester-cotton interior, a pocket for a filter insert, and a聽bendable metal nose strip to help you keep it in place.
United by Blue

Made from a blend of organic cotton, hemp, and recycled polyester, this聽mask聽is one of the most comfortable we鈥檝e worn.聽The聽design isn鈥檛聽as adjustable as others in this list, so it might take some to get the right fit.
Western Rise

The company that makes聽slick apparel聽crafted聽this face covering using聽a merino wool and nylon blend. The interior is treated with an antibacterial fiber.