In my job I test a lot of gear, and I鈥檝e become quite picky. It鈥檚 good to have a discerning eye when deciding which jackets, bikes, and sleeping bags raise to the top of the heap and which need another round of R&D. But I do have one weakness: sunglasses. I fall for almost every pair I meet. It doesn鈥檛 matter if they鈥檙e full-coverage glacier specs, sleek sport wraps, or light-as-a-feather aviators, as long as I feel good wearing them and the world looks good through them.
This has caused me some problems. As I鈥檓 reminded far too often, there鈥檚 no seeing through lenses that fog up easily and force you to stop what you鈥檙e聽doing to wipe them down鈥攐r, worse, take them off until they clear up. This is especially true during high-output activities. When it comes to lens condensation, sweat is the worst offender.
Enter ($253). A toggle at the bridge shifts the frames ever so slightly away from your face. It works by pivoting and extending the bridge鈥攖he fit remains snug while promoting airflow between the lens聽and your peepers, dumping moisture and excess heat. On top of that, the Flight Jacket comes with Oakley鈥檚 Prizm lens, which filters light and enhances clarity better than any other optical tech I鈥檝e tested, with myriad tints available to block the rays you don鈥檛 want hitting your eyeballs, whether you鈥檙e on the road or the trail. Ultimately, this means less time spent fussing and more time getting after it. Try them on and see how picky you get.