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Shades for charging hard and apr猫sing harder
Whether you're hunting, bird-watching, or visiting a national park, the six-ounce Kestrel Glassing Systems Monopod will drastically improve your experience
There are those that help you see and those that help you be seen. Here's the difference鈥攁nd how to buy the ones you need.
Shades that鈥檒l protect your eyes and turn heads
These are the tools you need to get started
Cool capability returns with the best shades for winter
Two newcomers shake things up, while a couple of old hands succeed with clever tech
The new Maven S.2 isn't much heavier than a pair of binoculars so you can take more magnification into the backcountry
Huckberry found the formula for stylish, quality glasses that don鈥檛 qualify as a splurge
And the Maven B3's are the highest-quality optics you can easily carry
New lens designs are improving the view even on low-contrast days
Wherever you find your bliss this winter, it鈥檒l be all the better with these sunnies
Want to serve the tastiest meat ever at your next dinner party? This is the (significant) investment it will take to make that happen.
At prices that won't break the bank
Sporty shades that boost clarity and fun
Five superb glare cutters, each under $50
Whether you're into race shields or lifestyle frames, there's something here you'll love
Can Spy's new electrochromic tint-changing lens unseat the Smith鈥攎y favorite goggles ever鈥攆rom its throne?
The prescription goggles are the best solution for those who simply can't go without their specs on the slopes
The decorated skier talks productivity and good habits as he prepares to defend his gold medal in Pyeongchang and enters his 12th year running his eyewear company
Essentials to get you hunting鈥攐r just make being outside more enjoyable
No compromises were made designing the Salt + Aether Explorers
A lens replacement program for your sunglasses.
Style marries function in this new crop of eye protectors
Essentials to make the perfect Earth Day Instagram picture
Can't get to the slopes yourself? There's a virtual reality goggle for that.
Buy equipment you don't have to feel guilty about using.
And hello to the F-Bom, the world's first snow goggles with active anti-fog technology.
Stylish? Maybe. Functional? Not really.
Virtual reality is just for gamers. But augmented reality鈥攁 new wearable technology鈥攃ould revolutionize how we train for sports, making athletes faster, better, and more precise.
Seven men want to share a few thousand pieces of gear with the world. And they need your help.
We鈥檙e as excited about the proposal to develop solar roadways as anyone. The only problem? They won鈥檛 work.
Old-school look, modern technology
From the coolest kayak we鈥檝e ever seen to a super grippy water shoe, this is the gear you need for those quiet days on the river.
Google Glass and World Wildlife Fund team up to save the rhino
The widest viewing camera in the world
Take a look at these six modern takes on classic styles.
In the market for ski goggles? Here's what to look for this season.
Outdoor retailer is here. Get plugged in with the latest and greatest new electronics.
Not everybody can get behind screaming, flourescent shades. That's OK. This year's crossover designs pair subdued styling with hotshot performance.
Stay comfortable and illuminated with LuminAid's TPU pillow lantern
Ready to hit the hills? If your gear needs an update鈥攖his winter or next鈥攃onsider these pieces from POC.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear from SIA's 2013 Snow Show, including the Scott LCG.
Pants are fine, but if your goal is waist-deep powder, a good pair of bibs like FlyLow鈥檚 Bakers ($330) are what you need.
Most goggles feature fog-resistant double lenses, but the cheap ones are built flat and bent into the frame, creating distortion, which can cause headaches. Invest in optically correct spherical lenses. Polarization? It cuts reflected light, but it can mask ice, too.
Whether you鈥檙e looking for glacier glasses, everyday drivers, or racy speedsters, we鈥檝e got the right pair for you.
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I wear sunglasses for mountain biking, both for sun protection and shielding my eyes from flying branches and stuff, even during night riding. The climate here in the Bay Area has my glasses fogging up most of the time. I've tried the Smith No-Fog cloth and Cat Crap, with no real success. Do you have any suggestions to prevent this problem?