Snow Goggles
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What's the best kind of snow goggles?
Snow goggles are probably most commonly used by skiers, but depending on where you are hiking you might want to get some yourself. The reason is that snow reflects light, making it very difficult to see in snowy areas and actually damaging your eyes if it gets bright enough. If you're hiking in an area that is mainly covered in snow, you should get some kind of protection for your eyes. Wandering around squinting is dangerous and not very enjoyable either.
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Spy Optic Blizzard Snow Goggles - These are pretty good quality goggles. They've got UV protection that blocks incoming UV light (the main source of damage to the eyes). They're designed so it's hard to scratch them or fog them up. They've also got a venting system to keep proper air flow. They cost around $30 and are available online here. |
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Bolle Nova "Olympic Edition" Snow Goggles - Just for starters, I'm pretty sure that "olympic edition" refers just to the color scheme and not to anything about these actually being used in the Olympics. They are a decent choice for people looking for middle-price range goggles, though. They're scratch and fog resistant, have foam to cushion it to your face, and have vents. They're made for skiing, but there's no reason you can't use them anytime it's snowy. They cost around $50 and are available online here. |
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Cheap Snow Goggles - These are probably the cheapest I've found. They're going to be junky, but the upside is that you can fold them up when you're not using them. That's a big plus given that most brands of snow goggles are made for skiing or snowboarding and not camping. You may not always be in a snow area, and you might not want them on all the time. They cost about $4 and are available online here. |
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