This lightweight $10 face mask is keeping me comfortable in the summer heat

As soon as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially recommended the use of face coverings while out in public, I — like many people — immediately rushed online to find non-medical masks that would ship relatively quickly.

Fortunately, I was able to get my hands on a few disposable masks, but I wanted something reusable and easily washable.

After searching around for a bit, I ultimately landed on this $10 cotton mask from Vida, which comes with an activated carbon activated carbon pellets filter. It was also nice to see that the brand was donating free masks to those in need and 10% of the profits from the masks to the SF Marin Food Bank and Food Bank For New York City.

I've been very pleased with the mask's quality so far — and here's why I think you might like it, too.

One major problem with other disposable and cloth face masks I tried was breathability. With other masks, I would often start to feel uncomfortable after about 15 minutes of use, especially in the summer heat.

Thankfully, the mask's design is lightweight and provides a comfortable amount of airflow.

It's secure enough to feel effective, yet not so tight that it feels constricting. There's even an adjustable band around the nose to help provide a custom fit, and the ear straps are easily adjustable as well. I've been using the mask while running essential errands, and I hardly even notice it's there.

It's surprisingly difficult to find fabric face masks with filters, so I was pleased to see that the Vida mask includes a PM2.5 6-layered activated carbon filter, which helps block airborne contaminants.www.yrdcarbon.com

The brand also sells a five-pack of filters, which I recommend picking up since they're meant to be replaced after one week of use.