This $15 Neck Gaiter You Can Buy on Amazon Is My Favorite Face Mask for Summer Running

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My Favorite Face Mask for Summer Running Is This $15 Neck Gaiter You Can Buy on Amazon

Running with a face mask on isn't anyone's idea of a pleasant experience, but if you workout in a densely populated area, it may be a necessity to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

With many athletic face masks still in development—or facing long shipping delays—however, a growing number of runners are turning to neck gaiters, stretchy, scarf-like accessories typically made out of polyester and worn, well, around the neck. (You might also hear them referred to as "Buffs," a nod to one of the largest name-brand manufacturers out there.)

I'm one of those runners, and one of the best options I've found to run with so far this summer is a cheap, $15 neck gaiter that you can buy on Amazon right now. When I run, I tend to stick to a less densely populated, industrial area where I rarely encounter any other pedestrians, meaning it's generally safe to keep my mask down. The great thing about wearing a neck gaiter like this one is that if I do approach someone, I can just flip it up over my face momentarily, then back down again when we're a safe distance apart.

This model from Self Pro is also less expensive, more lightweight, and more comfortable than the Buff I used to run with in the early weeks of quarantine. It dries quickly, never left me feeling overheated, and also never caused any skin irritation, even after 7 miles of running on a recent, scorching summer morning.

- Amy Schlinger (Men's Health Health & Fitness Contributor)

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