ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

GP-5 gas mask

A gas mask is a special mask that you wear over your face to help protect you from bad things in the air. The GP-5 gas mask is a specific type of gas mask that was made a long time ago, in the Soviet Union.

The mask has a big round filter on the front that helps clean the air before you breathe it in. The filter has special pieces inside that can trap tiny things like dust and smoke, as well as bad gases that can make you sick or hurt you if you breathe them in.

When you wear the mask, you put it on your face and adjust the straps so it fits tight and snug. It covers your whole face except for your eyes, so you can still see.

It's important to use a gas mask correctly, because if it doesn't fit right or if you don't put it on properly, you might still breathe in bad things that could hurt you. It's also important to make sure the filter is clean and not expired, because if it's old it might not work as well.

In short, the GP-5 gas mask is a special mask that helps protect you from bad things in the air, and you need to wear it properly and use a good filter to stay safe.