Abstract: A powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) device comprises an enclosure extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end of the enclosure and a second end of the enclosure. The enclosure defines an air inlet in fluid communication with environmental air. A filter module is disposed in the enclosure in fluid communication with the air inlet for filtering the environmental air to produce clean air. A blower system is disposed in the enclosure in fluid communication with the filter module for pressurizing the clean air. The enclosure includes an upper housing for receiving the filter module. A plate extends between the first end and the second end defining an air outlet in fluid communication with the filter module and the blower system. The air inlet is disposed adjacent the second end and the air outlet is disposed adjacent the first end.