Burning Man is a magical week in the desert, but it can also include extreme weather. You need to pack for every possibility ...

If there’s physical dust in the air, use a dust mask. Do not use a dust mask to filter out anything chemical, including spray paint. For that, use a respirator. That’s it.

The N95 may look similar to the dust mask, but only because they are both white--that's where the similarity ends. The N95 has two straps, and an approval number is printed on the respirator.

B&Q Disposable dust masks Cost: £9.98 for 10 Cost: per mask £1 Degree of protection: FFP1 Life expectancy: One shift – eight hours Folded or shell-packed: Shell Fit: Thin, lightweight shell ...

So, for now, the dust mask would have to do: “Something is better than nothing,” he said. Unfortunately, Lewsadder is wrong.

Here's a partial list of businesses that might have N95 masks on hand. They may have been purchased to act as dust masks, but they could save lives if they're sent to hospitals instead: ...

Ali Aubuchon, a performance artist and speech language pathologist from New York City, experienced playa lung twice during her first three years at Burning Man. She now makes sure to have a mask ...