Mask mandates have been dropped in every state throughout the country. But with the pandemic far from over, you can still choose to wear a mask if it makes you feel more comfortable'especially in public indoor spaces or while spending time with people outside of your household. And as yet another Omicron subvariant drives a surge in cases, it might be time to upgrade your go-to mask or stock up on more. We looked into some good options (some of which we've tested), and here's what we found. Special offer for Gear readers: Get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for $5 ($25 off). This includes unlimited access to WIRED.com and our print magazine (if you'd like). Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day. Omicron is a highly transmissible variant, and that's why health experts suggest N95 or KN95 masks. It has led to concerns that cloth or even surgical masks aren't effective at blocking the transmission of the virus. Research is still ongoing, but we know that cloth and surgical masks are better than nothing, and N95s are your best bet....