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#194765 - 02/01/10 02:02 AM Re: looking for cold weather Eyewear opinions [Re: sybert777]
Lon Offline
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Registered: 11/14/08
Posts: 115
Loc: middle Tennessee
Originally Posted By: sybert777
I have a pair these of and reccomend them, but i dont know your price range?


That might be a solution for me; I will have to try those.
I noticed they stated that their goggles were the best solution "without the use of a fan or batteries".
So, if those don't work for me, then I will look for some goggles with a built-in vent fan ... I feel my geek factor rising! grin

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#194767 - 02/01/10 02:23 AM Re: looking for cold weather Eyewear opinions [Re: Lon]
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Registered: 10/15/09
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You are welcome! (feels a spontaneous joy coming over me!!) some people have complained about fogging but i have never had a problem. The tan is the cheapest color available online because "supposedly" the military ordered a lot and they were 3 shades too light. A rumor i read, true or not?

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#194822 - 02/01/10 05:38 PM Re: looking for cold weather Eyewear opinions [Re: sybert777]
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Registered: 07/23/08
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Loc: Mesa, AZ
I can't get the sense if this is for goggles or just good winter outdoor glasses for adventures. I like shooter glasses in yellow or even safety glasses from a big box depot. Under $10 and good coverage above, below and to the side.

A friend of mine sold glasses and her advice has always helped me. When trying on sunglasses, place them as you would wear them, then look up and look down. If they fit properly then you should have very little gap between protection and clear vision top and bottom. Far too often we buy based on look and only later discover there is no 'protection' or coverage from ground glare or from top coverage.
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#194997 - 02/02/10 09:50 PM Re: looking for cold weather Eyewear opinions [Re: comms]
Lon Offline
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Registered: 11/14/08
Posts: 115
Loc: middle Tennessee
Originally Posted By: comms
I can't get the sense if this is for goggles or just good winter outdoor glasses for adventures. I like shooter glasses in yellow or even safety glasses from a big box depot. Under $10 and good coverage above, below and to the side.


In this case, the "protection" I am seeking is from the Sun (UV protection and glare reduction). Sorry if I wasn't too clear about that.

My goal was to explore some options that would be resistant to Fogging ... something like a "Sealed" and/or Vented pair of sunglasses or small goggles that would not be likely to fog when I am working/breathing hard.
I knew my buddies at ETS would be the best place to ask for personal recommendations.

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#195006 - 02/02/10 11:18 PM Re: looking for cold weather Eyewear opinions [Re: Lon]
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Registered: 09/20/09
Posts: 158
Loc: MO, On the Mississippi
I was told that a DIY fix is to use shaving cream, wiped in and then off.

I do not know if this works. I do not wear glasses, only my "Safety Glasses" at work. If the fog I use them to protect my upper head from impact (put them on my hat) until my boss reminds me to put them on.
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#195022 - 02/03/10 05:52 AM Re: looking for cold weather Eyewear opinions [Re: EchoingLaugh]
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Registered: 06/01/06
Posts: 80
A thin film of soap does help to keep glasses fog
free. You can mark you glasses with a small piece of
bar soap and then spread the mark out over the lens.

One problem with soap type chemicals on your glasses:
If you put on goggles, similarly treated, it can
be too much soap in the air around your eyes and they
will begin to water. This happened to me on a very
bright sunny day at 12,000 ft, so maybe it would not
happen at all in a more cloudy environment.

Never the less, I have been very careful about spreading
chemicals on my lenses, though I still do it.
Glycerin might work better, but I have not tied it, for
example:
http://www.vitasprings.com/glycerin-glycerine-nature-s-answer.html

What environment are you concerned about?

I have used the more squared-off generic looking cheapo
design goggles that allow any glasses under them.
Some goggles can be very expensive because ski or fashion.
You may have to go to a ski or mountain climbing forum
to get more info on these products.



Edited by Hike4Fun (02/03/10 06:13 AM)

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#195235 - 02/06/10 12:24 PM Re: looking for cold weather Eyewear opinions [Re: Lon]
Brangdon Offline
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Registered: 12/12/04
Posts: 1204
Loc: Nottingham, UK
Originally Posted By: Lon
In this case, the "protection" I am seeking is from the Sun (UV protection and glare reduction).
Consider wearing a cap instead. A large peak will block the sun from over-head. I have found it an improvement over sunglasses in some situations (partly because a cap can also help against wind and rain, and it doesn't block vision like glasses do). It doesn't really work against reflection from the ground, though.
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#195256 - 02/06/10 06:31 PM Re: looking for cold weather Eyewear opinions [Re: Brangdon]
scafool Offline
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Registered: 12/18/08
Posts: 1534
Loc: Muskoka
I just wear decent glasses. I find polarized lenses help a lot on water or snow.
Mine have to be prescription lenses so they are always special order, but if you have no need for prescription you can buy them right off the shelf at any safety supply company.

I like Rayban or Titanium flexible frames, but for work they need to be safety rated.
I get polycarbonate lenses with 100% UV rating.
After having glass lenses break a few times I will never have them near my face again. I still have a pretty large scar from it happening one of the times.I found that polycarb lenses don't fog as bad as glass does either.
You can get safety glass frames with tinted side shields too.

You can get them with scratch resistant and antifog coatings, but the best thing is just to not get them too close to the face.

If you are using a mask or scarf it can't direct your breath onto them.

I will repeat what I said earlier about them fogging when I step inside.
Here is a site with a selection of safety glasses I just randomly selected off the web.
http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/anti-fog-safety-glasses.html
You will find similar product is safety supply stores all over the universe.


Again check the UV rating. Sunglasses that let UV through will hurt your eyes.


Edited by scafool (02/06/10 06:33 PM)
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