{"id":27426,"date":"2024-09-21T19:00:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-21T17:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/?p=27426"},"modified":"2024-10-21T19:27:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T17:27:52","slug":"dns-alpha-balaclava-fr-flame-retardant-assault-balaclava","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/en\/dns-alpha-balaclava-fr-flame-retardant-assault-balaclava\/","title":{"rendered":"DNS Alpha Balaclava FR &#8211; Flame Retardant Assault Balaclava"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>This article was sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tacwrk.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TACWRK<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Balaclava FR by DNS Alpha<\/strong> is a flame-resistant balaclava with Outlast technology. In this post, I\u2019m wearing the <strong>Olive Green color<\/strong>. The balaclava stands out due to its intricate design with flatlock seams. This special seam placement ensures a great fit.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flatlock seams<\/li>\n<li>Snug fit<\/li>\n<li>Nose and mouth area can be uncovered<\/li>\n<li>Designed for warm climates<\/li>\n<li>Material: 56% Modacrylic, 38% Viscose, 2% Polyamide, 4% Elastane<\/li>\n<li>Sizes: 03\/M and 04\/L<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23779\" src=\"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_26989-2_LC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_26989-2_LC.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_26989-2_LC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_26989-2_LC-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_26989-2_LC-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_26989-2_LC-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_26989-2_LC-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>It is immediately noticeable that the balaclava provides generous coverage of the neck area. This ensures the mask stays securely tucked inside the jacket and protects the sensitive skin in that area better.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23770\" src=\"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_3044_LC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_3044_LC.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_3044_LC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_3044_LC-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_3044_LC-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_3044_LC-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_3044_LC-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/> &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The balaclava is designed so that you can expose or cover your face.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23768\" src=\"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_28578_LC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_28578_LC.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_28578_LC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_28578_LC-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_28578_LC-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_28578_LC-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_28578_LC-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When covering the face, the seam running from the cheek over the nose ensures a secure fit on the nose.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24649\" src=\"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_28601_LC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_28601_LC.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_28601_LC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_28601_LC-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_28601_LC-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_28601_LC-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_28601_LC-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The opening is large enough to pull the balaclava over a CBRN mask with a filter.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24655\" src=\"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0675.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0675.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0675-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0675-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0675-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0675-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0675-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There is some tension at the side seam, but you don\u2019t feel it in terms of comfort. However, it might affect the durability of the balaclava over time.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24657\" src=\"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0689.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0689.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0689-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0689-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0689-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0689-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0689-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The mask has an extremely compact pack size.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23783\" src=\"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_2722_LC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_2722_LC.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_2722_LC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_2722_LC-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_2722_LC-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_2722_LC-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_2722_LC-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Under a helmet, hearing protection, and straps, I haven\u2019t experienced any pressure points from the mask. However, I currently have fairly long hair, which cushions parts of my head additionally.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24711\" src=\"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0654_bea.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0654_bea.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0654_bea-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0654_bea-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0654_bea-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0654_bea-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ON_0654_bea-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a photo of the mask in NIR (Near-Infrared). Taken with a modified DSLR camera. It\u2019s lying on an autumnal grassy field with moss and a lot of green. To the right, as a reference, is the DNS Alpha Gore-Tex jacket in Flecktarn. The mask appears very bright.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27423\" src=\"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/MG_9813.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/MG_9813.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/MG_9813-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/MG_9813-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/MG_9813-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/MG_9813-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ripperkon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/MG_9813-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>I have been using the mask for a few months now. The fit is very good. The mask feels like it locks onto the nose. So far, it remains pleasantly elastic.<br \/>\nI really like the generous overlap in the neck area.<\/p>\n<p>I will update this review over time as I wear the mask in different temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>To get the mask with police lettering or other markings, please inquire at TACWRK or DNS-Alpha. For more information on how well it protects against flames, please contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dns-alpha.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DNS-Alpha<\/a> directly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-element\"><h4 class=\"cta-small-title\">TACWRK<\/h4><h2 class=\"cta-title\">DNS Alpha Balaclava FR<\/h2><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tacwrk.com\/p\/dns-alpha-balaclava-fr-olive-green-61104\" target=\"_blank\">To the product<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article was sponsored by TACWRK. The Balaclava FR by DNS Alpha is a flame-resistant balaclava with Outlast technology. 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