CBRN PAPR Hood

Fast to deploy, comfortable to wear, and designed for harsh CBRN environments. The Sentinel XL® CBRN Hood is a loose-fitting, lay-flat hood assembly built for emergency preparedness, hospital decontamination, and first receiver operations where rapid donning and broad wearer compatibility matter.

The hood’s lay-flat design supports compact storage and quick deployment, while the single-size, loose-fitting configuration helps streamline readiness programs by eliminating fit testing requirements (when used as part of the approved Sentinel XL CBRN system configuration).

Why teams choose this hood

• No fit testing required (loose-fitting): simplifies issue, training, and rostering across mixed teams.
• Lay-flat storage design: protects the hood during storage and supports stowage in backpack configurations.
• CBRN-ready materials: butyl-coated hood construction with sewn-and-taped seams for durability.
• Optical-grade visibility: impact-resistant polycarbonate visor supports safe movement and task focus.
• Operational comfort & stability: cushioned antimicrobial head strap with multiple adjustment positions.

Hood construction & functional design

• Hood material: butyl coated fabric
• Visor: impact-resistant, optical grade polycarbonate
• Seams: sewn and taped
• Head strap: cushioned/antimicrobial with five adjustment positions
• Exhaust system: single silicone valve (M40 style) with plastic valve cover
• Securing feature: adjustable draw cord
• Breathing tube: flexible hose reinforced with a butyl sheath and integrated as part of the hood assembly

Compatibility & what else you need

This product is a hood assembly. For a complete, operational CBRN PAPR configuration it is intended to be used with the Sentinel XL CBRN blower and NIOSH CBRN CAP 2 cartridges, in accordance with your organisation’s respiratory protection program and deployment procedures.

CBRN performance context (system-level)

• NIOSH CBRN CAP 2: CAP 2 capacity ratings indicate a 30-minute cartridge service life under the relevant NIOSH gas/vapour challenge criteria (compared with 15 minutes for CAP 1).
• Designed for emergency preparedness decon wearers: the Sentinel XL CBRN platform is positioned specifically for decon/first receiver use cases.

Frequently asked questions

Does this hood require fit testing?

The Sentinel XL CBRN hood is a loose-fitting, single-size configuration intended to be used without fit testing as part of the Sentinel XL CBRN PAPR system.

What does “CAP 2” mean in practice?

CAP ratings refer to NIOSH-approved gas/vapour capacity performance. CAP 2 indicates a 30-minute service life under NIOSH test requirements, which is double the 15-minute service life associated with CAP 1.

Can the Sentinel XL platform be repurposed for other applications?

Yes. The Sentinel XL platform is designed to be convertible to other Sentinel XL configurations (for example, infectious disease) by changing the hood/hose and filters via conversion kits.

Build CBRN readiness without adding complexity. Contact J3Seven to request a quote for the Sentinel XL® CBRN Hood Assembly (S-2001) and to confirm the correct supporting components (blower, cartridges, battery configuration, and carry options) for your operational and WHS requirements.