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If the great outdoors is your personal playground and an escape from everyday life, then you’re what we call an outdoor adventurer! Whether you’re backpacking through the wilderness to find the perfect camping spot, shredding The Whole Enchilada (seriously, it’s a real place), or anything in between, you will need a sturdy pair of outdoor sunglasses.
Oh, but not just any pair of sunglasses! With all of the shenanigans you're likely to get up to, your sunnies should be suited for all your outdoor activities. When things get wild, you’ll be grateful you didn’t skimp out on your eyewear!
Your sunglasses should provide solid eye protection from UV rays, debris, glare, and everything your adventures may throw at you. Think no-slip, no-bounce frames and polarized lenses with UV400 protection. So, when you find the center of the Earth during one of your trailblazing adventures, your sunglasses will stay put when a Giganotosaurus starts’a chasing. (But those things only happen in movies, right?!)
With goodr we’ve got plenty of high-performance shades that account for all of the above, and more! But before we get to our recommendations, let’s get the nitty-gritty on why every outdoor adventurer needs a trusted pair of outdoor sunglasses.
Before you dive right into picking out which sunglasses color complements your backpack and hiking shoes, here are a few pointers on the different types of lenses available on the market:
Polarized sunglasses: A polarized lens will keep light glare from throwing you off your game. If you’re kayaking and the sun’s got the water sparkling like disco balls, or you’re flying mid-air while bunny hopping over hazardous trail obstacles, these lenses will neutralize any bright light that catches your eye. Another feature of polarized lenses is enhanced visual contrast so that you can see all the details of your environment. (So, if you trip on a rock while hiking with these on, that one’s on you.)
Mirrored lenses: These help even the score in any staring contest with the woodland creatures you run into. They also double as powerful UV protection, with reflective lenses that conceal your eyes from both harmful rays and curious onlookers.
Photochromic lenses: These lenses adapt with you and your surroundings, adjusting from translucent when you're in low light and darkening to protect your eyes once you venture into sunny conditions. A trusty companion matching up with your needs at every step of your day. Doubling as a handy pair of sunglasses to have when performing a job with a lot of changing conditions, they can also add a unique flair of style at the workplace.
Most activities, like hiking, running, or gardening, have curated guides to help you pick out the sunglasses that best fit your activity of choice. Here are a few extra things to consider during your search:
Lens Specifications and UV Protection: Two important factors that you should consider are lenses and UV protection. Adventure’s full of curveballs, but you can always count on the sun and its UV rays to show up. Protecting your eyes and preventing photokeratitis should be on your radar, so you can enjoy both the sunrise AND the sunset during your escapades. You could always throw on a welding helmet for eye protection, but we think sunglasses may be a more low-key, stylish approach. Check out our polarized sunglasses (psst–all of our sunnies are), and reflective lens collection!
Fit and Comfort: You don’t want your sunglasses squishing your head, or slipping and sliding because that should be reserved for river rapids and muddy trails. Features like adjustable nose pads, adjustable strap, no-slip coating, and lightweight frames are important. Luckily for you, we’ve got a little bit of everything. Want an adjustable nose piece? Check out Flex G or Bolt G. Headed to a snowy destination? Snow Gs adjustable strap and swappable lens has you covered. Yes, these options are all lightweight and offer no slip or bounce, but if you want more options, you can scope out all of our styles! When it comes to fit we want to be sure you aren’t getting sidetracked by constantly pushing your sunglasses back into place.
Durability and Weather Resistance: Out there, anything can happen! Your outdoor sunglasses should be able to handle nature’s unpredictability. Durability is the name of the game here. Search for sweat-resistant materials, scratch and impact resistant coating, UV protection (we sound like a broken record, but it’s true), and lightweight materials. We don’t want your sunnies melting off your face, or getting chipped when they take a tumble down a rigorous trail! We make durable and trusted sunglasses that’ll keep up. Some of our recommendations for all your extreme to mild moments are our top-rated Astro G and OG, which happen to work great as sports sunglasses as well! So, go forth, and match nature’s grit with eyewear that won’t quit!!!
Sun protection. Eye protection. Element protection. So to sum it up: PROTECTION.
Seriously, protecting those precious orbs of yours is key in any outdoor setting, but don’t just shoot for the bare minimum when it comes to outdoor protection. We want you to keep being involved in outdoor fun with the proper eyewear that will extend your time doing the sports and hobbies you love for longer while preventing eye strain. Here are some of those benefits broken down:
Reduced Glare: Your sunglasses can be the difference between you taking on that black diamond and celebrating with a delicious cup of hot chocolate afterward, or ending up in the back of a ski patrol’s automobile. Sun glare can get intense while skiing, rafting, and mountain biking, making it difficult to see what's ahead, putting yourself and your fellow outdoor adventurers at risk. But with the proper sunglasses, you can reduce sun glare and finish your runs, strokes, and hops in style and grace.
Improved Vision and Clarity: Through polarized, mirrored, and photochromic lenses you can make fashion statements while staying vigilant of your surroundings.Spotting that Kirtland Warbler just got a little bit easier now that you can look through the trees with more precision. And maybe you can finally sink that ninth hole in one try and gain some bragging rights in the process.
UV Protection: Yes, one more time for the road. This should be a chief concern of any outdoor adventurer. The amount of sun exposure you're getting isn’t dangerous as long as you're sure to protect your body against the effects of harmful UV rays. Just like your skin needs sunscreen to fight against sunburns, your eyes need the same protection. All goodr sunglasses come with UV protection because we know looking cool AF and being safe go hand-in-hand when it comes to sunglasses.
We’ve given you the know-how on the best sunglasses to rock while conquering the great outdoors. So, make sure your sunglasses are equipped with the right features so they can handle whatever nature’s got in store for you. That means the right lenses for UV protection and glare reduction, lightweight frames, and correct fit for your unique noggin.
Trust us, finding the right pair of outdoor sunglasses is a journey, but like your adventures, it’s worth the effort. Here at goodr, we’ve got an infinite amount of options–soon you’ll be making brackets to decide which one to snag. No matter which pair you pick, though, we’re just glad you're taking eye protection and outdoor awareness seriously. We may not be up for zorbing or skydiving just yet, but we can join you for now in championing eye protection!!!
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