Tried the ONYX 45 tactical blower (Supergum) – here’s my take

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I recently got my hands on the ONYX 45 blower from Supergum –

a tactical unit designed to work with standard 40mm NATO gas masks + filters.

After using it, here are my impressions:

- Airflow: steady ~25 L/min, makes breathing effortless.

- Power: runs on CR123 lithium batteries (regular or rechargeable).

- Design: belt-mounted, lightweight, easy to carry for long sessions.

- Compatibility: fits any NATO 40mm mask + filter setup.

It completely changes the experience of wearing a mask for a long time –

instead of struggling to breathe, you get a constant fresh flow.

You can actually find these both on eBay and Etsy right now.

Curious if anyone else here has tried using blowers like this?

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That’s just a PAPR, Powered Air-Purifying Respirator. Been around for decades.