3M Scott Safety ELSA Emergency Life Support Apparatus
The 3M Scott Safety ELSA holds a market-leader position for industrial escape respirators thanks to its integration with established Scott/3M respiratory systems and a global service and spare-parts network that lowers lifecycle costs for large operators. Compared with hood-style single-use escapes, ELSA’s more robust breathing system delivers longer-duration protection and easier maintenance, making it attractive where recurring training, inspection and fleet-wide support are priorities.
Rapid donning
High-flow supply
Rapid donning
High-flow supply
Review Summary
"Users praise the 3M Scott Safety ELSA for its robust construction, reliable protection and comfortable fit for emergency escapes, with many noting long service life; some cite its higher price and weight as minor drawbacks. Overall buyers feel confident in its performance in real-world drills and incidents."
Ninja-stow compact
Designed for emergency life support and extended escape durations.
Ninja-stow compact
Designed for emergency life support and extended escape durations.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The 3M Scott Safety ELSA holds a market-leader position for industrial escape respirators thanks to its integration with established Scott/3M respiratory systems and a global service and spare-parts network that lowers lifecycle costs for large operators. Compared with hood-style single-use escapes, ELSA’s more robust breathing system delivers longer-duration protection and easier maintenance, making it attractive where recurring training, inspection and fleet-wide support are priorities.
Rapid donning
High-flow supply
Ninja-stow compact
Designed for emergency life support and extended escape durations.
Integrated full-face mask with regulator for breathable air supply.
Rapid donning
High-flow supply
Ninja-stow compact
Designed for emergency life support and extended escape durations.
Integrated full-face mask with regulator for breathable air supply.
$800-1500 CAD
Dräger PARAT 4700
The Dräger PARAT 4700 is recognized for its compact, lightweight hood design and user-friendly donning, delivering economical, fast-acting escape protection for workplaces that prioritize fast egress. It competes strongly on price-to-performance versus higher-end CBRN hoods, offering a cost-effective option for facilities that need reliable, low-maintenance escape coverage without the higher procurement and support costs of premium systems.
Pop-open hood
High-efficiency filter
Pop-open hood
High-efficiency filter
Review Summary
"Owners report the Dräger PARAT 4700 is compact, easy to don and delivers excellent visibility and filtration, making it a trusted escape hood for workplaces; a few users mention periodic replacement costs and storage considerations. It is widely regarded as a top-tier, dependable escape respirator."
Wide visor view
Lightweight hood providing quick donning in smoke conditions.
Wide visor view
Lightweight hood providing quick donning in smoke conditions.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The Dräger PARAT 4700 is recognized for its compact, lightweight hood design and user-friendly donning, delivering economical, fast-acting escape protection for workplaces that prioritize fast egress. It competes strongly on price-to-performance versus higher-end CBRN hoods, offering a cost-effective option for facilities that need reliable, low-maintenance escape coverage without the higher procurement and support costs of premium systems.
Pop-open hood
High-efficiency filter
Wide visor view
Lightweight hood providing quick donning in smoke conditions.
Filter technology protects against toxic gases and particulates.
Pop-open hood
High-efficiency filter
Wide visor view
Lightweight hood providing quick donning in smoke conditions.
Filter technology protects against toxic gases and particulates.
$250-500 CAD
MSA S-CAP Air Escape Respirator
The MSA S-CAP Air Escape Respirator stands out by using a compressed-air escape approach that provides longer, positive-pressure breathing protection compared with passive filter hoods, which is valuable in atmospheres with heavy contamination or oxygen deficiency. While it has higher upfront cost and greater weight than disposable hoods, its technical advantage of delivering breathable air for extended escape times makes it a preferred choice where escape distances or hazard levels justify the investment.
Quick-seal fit
Extended air supply
Quick-seal fit
Extended air supply
Review Summary
"The MSA S-CAP Air Escape Respirator is appreciated for its durable build, secure face seal and straightforward use, though some users find it heavier and more expensive than simpler disposable hoods. Long-term users value its reliability in drills but note maintenance and bulk as trade-offs."
Compact pack charm
Self-contained air supply for reliable escape in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Compact pack charm
Self-contained air supply for reliable escape in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
The MSA S-CAP Air Escape Respirator stands out by using a compressed-air escape approach that provides longer, positive-pressure breathing protection compared with passive filter hoods, which is valuable in atmospheres with heavy contamination or oxygen deficiency. While it has higher upfront cost and greater weight than disposable hoods, its technical advantage of delivering breathable air for extended escape times makes it a preferred choice where escape distances or hazard levels justify the investment.
Quick-seal fit
Extended air supply
Compact pack charm
Self-contained air supply for reliable escape in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Compact cylinder and harness designed for rapid deployment.
Quick-seal fit
Extended air supply
Compact pack charm
Self-contained air supply for reliable escape in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Compact cylinder and harness designed for rapid deployment.
$400-900 CAD
Avon Protection NH15 Escape Hood
The Avon Protection NH15 Escape Hood is positioned as a premium escape solution, engineered for high-level chemical, biological and particulate protection and designed for users needing maximum filtration performance in extreme scenarios. It typically commands a higher price than mainstream hoods but offers technical advantages in filtration and fit that make it the choice for specialist operations and organizations that prioritize top-tier personal protection over initial procurement cost.
CBRN-grade shield
Crystal-clear visor
CBRN-grade shield
Crystal-clear visor
Review Summary
"Buyers of the Avon Protection NH15 Escape Hood praise its high-quality materials, comfortable fit and strong filtration performance for chemical/NBC threats, while a minority report fit issues for eyeglass wearers and a premium price. Overall it’s seen as a professional-grade, trusted escape solution."
Slim carry pouch
Certified for CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) protection.
Slim carry pouch
Certified for CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) protection.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
The Avon Protection NH15 Escape Hood is positioned as a premium escape solution, engineered for high-level chemical, biological and particulate protection and designed for users needing maximum filtration performance in extreme scenarios. It typically commands a higher price than mainstream hoods but offers technical advantages in filtration and fit that make it the choice for specialist operations and organizations that prioritize top-tier personal protection over initial procurement cost.
CBRN-grade shield
Crystal-clear visor
Slim carry pouch
Certified for CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) protection.
Full-hood design with speech diaphragm for communication.
CBRN-grade shield
Crystal-clear visor
Slim carry pouch
Certified for CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) protection.
Full-hood design with speech diaphragm for communication.
$350-750 CAD
Honeywell ER5000 Escape Respirator
The Honeywell ER5000 balances affordability and reliable performance, delivering a widely available escape hood solution that is easy to store and deploy across large workforces. Compared with premium and air-fed systems, it offers attractive unit economics and straightforward maintenance, making it a practical selection for companies seeking broad coverage and low total cost of ownership without sacrificing core escape-protection capabilities.
10-sec donning
Rugged build
10-sec donning
Rugged build
Review Summary
"The Honeywell ER5000 is commonly rated as a cost-effective, easy-to-don escape respirator that performs well for short-duration escapes; users note a more limited field of view and less comfort compared with higher-end hoods. It’s favored where budget and simplicity are priorities."
Featherweight carry
Economical escape hood with protection against smoke and toxic gases.
Featherweight carry
Economical escape hood with protection against smoke and toxic gases.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The Honeywell ER5000 balances affordability and reliable performance, delivering a widely available escape hood solution that is easy to store and deploy across large workforces. Compared with premium and air-fed systems, it offers attractive unit economics and straightforward maintenance, making it a practical selection for companies seeking broad coverage and low total cost of ownership without sacrificing core escape-protection capabilities.
10-sec donning
Rugged build
Featherweight carry
Economical escape hood with protection against smoke and toxic gases.
Quick-donning design suitable for general industry use.
10-sec donning
Rugged build
Featherweight carry
Economical escape hood with protection against smoke and toxic gases.
Quick-donning design suitable for general industry use.
$150-350 CAD