Sunglasses, yes, no, type?

[Saul]

I never wore sunglasses in my younger years and I think that directly contributed to the deterioration of my vision. I now wear Oliver Peoples sunglasses.

 

[Kurt Swanson]

Bright sunlight doesn't bother my eyes, but my eye doctor says it's bad for them so I try to wear sunglasses whenever I'm outside in sunny conditions. It's been very bright in Namibia on my hunts and I wore my sunglasses a lot. I have a strong prescription so the thickness of the lenses doesn't look good with aviator style frames, but the Sidewinder model by Shuron hides the thickness. I'm wearing them in the attached photo.

 

[Fastrig]

Been wearing Maui Jims and Oakleys for years, best glasses IMHO. Prescription types in my more recent years. Having lens replacement surgery next week and should be back to regular sun glasses after that. Won’t miss the pain in the backside of having to carry multiple pairs of glasses around all the time. My flight surgeon handed me a good pair of sun glasses when I was in the service and told me never to go out into the sun without them...did as instructed and have to say it’s probably why I didn’t need prescription glasses until I was into my forties.

 

[flatwater bill]

If you're giving sunglasses to a lady as a gift, and hope to court favor, I recommend Bvlgari or Dolce Gabbana........but personally, must try Serengetis based on above recommendations................FWB

 

[CoElkHunter]

Oakleys for driving here and sitting at the outside bars

+1 for Oakleys!

 

[Ray B]

I prefer RayBans or Serengeti, depending on conditions. However about 35 years ago I missed an easy shot because the pair of RayBans that I was wearing were the gradient type that get darker as exposed to bright light. I was on a stand with the sun directly on me and I was semi-dosing. Suddenly I realized that a ground hog was directly in front of me. However since the lenses were so much darker than when I last looked, I thought it was much farther away, so I shot right over the top of it. So now the changeable lenses stay home and I match one of four pair to the conditions.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Bright sunlight doesn't bother my eyes, but my eye doctor says it's bad for them so I try to wear sunglasses whenever I'm outside in sunny conditions. It's been very bright in Namibia on my hunts and I wore my sunglasses a lot. I have a strong prescription so the thickness of the lenses doesn't look good with aviator style frames, but the Sidewinder model by Shuron hides the thickness. I'm wearing them in the attached photo.

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Hey Kurt, did you know you have company? She seems to approve of your sunglasses.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I have had many pairs of Oakley over the last 20 odd years. I got fed up with how eazy they scratch, and how long it takes to get new lenses in South Africa. Then by chance my optometrist showed me some Maui Jims in March. I find their polarized lenses much better than Oakley.

Thats the reason I use the Serengettis, extremely thin, but super hard for scratch resistance. The coating peeled off my very expensive Maui Jims, total waste of money.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I prefer RayBans or Serengeti, depending on conditions. However about 35 years ago I missed an easy shot because the pair of RayBans that I was wearing were the gradient type that get darker as exposed to bright light. I was on a stand with the sun directly on me and I was semi-dosing. Suddenly I realized that a ground hog was directly in front of me. However since the lenses were so much darker than when I last looked, I thought it was much farther away, so I shot right over the top of it. So now the changeable lenses stay home and I match one of four pair to the conditions.

Thats a new one RayB, blame your sunglasses. Thats why I only shoot big animals, a groundhog must be like a 10 ring.

 

[spike.t]

If you're giving sunglasses to a lady as a gift, and hope to court favor, I recommend Bvlgari or Dolce Gabbana........but personally, must try Serengetis based on above recommendations................FWB

Yup that works

 

[Philip Glass]

I am pretty glare intolerant, I find it uncomfortable to be out in bright light to the point of not being able to open my eyes. So for decades I have worn sunglasses, and tried all sorts. My ultimate are Serengeti driver type, for clarity and even dull light definition enhancement. So for me sunglasses are more or less a must on a hunt. What do you find?

I go back and forth. I prefer not to wear them but have and with good shades can shoot with them on. I’d suggest finding some that are not too dark that you can get used to keeping on when shooting.

 

[steve white]

Thats the reason I use the Serengettis, extremely thin, but super hard for scratch resistance. The coating peeled off my very expensive Maui Jims, total waste of money.

I almost hate to share my source for the now discontinued Serengetis--=Ebay, both new and used. I get pristine pairs for about $40 plus shipping.

 

[375Fox]

I almost hate to share my source for the now discontinued Serengetis--=Ebay, both new and used. I get pristine pairs for about $40 plus shipping.

I’d be very careful buying any name brand sunglasses from eBay, lots of good counterfeits.

 

[sestoppelman]

Wear them year round even in our gray NW. Always been sensitive to sunlight.

 

[Wyatt Smith]

I’ve honestly never worn a pair of sunglasses for more than 5 minutes. My dad and grandpa, as well as every other old farmer I’ve ever known, always made fun of people who did. I sure wasn’t going to be called a wuss or “Hollywood”. Grandpa always told me they were habit forming, and once you started wearing them you would always have to.
Truthfully I’ve never thought I needed them, and you won’t catch me dead in a pair.
But I’m a little biased.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I’ve honestly never worn a pair of sunglasses for more than 5 minutes. My dad and grandpa, as well as every other old farmer I’ve ever known, always made fun of people who did. I sure wasn’t going to be called a wuss or “Hollywood”. Grandpa always told me they were habit forming, and once you started wearing them you would always have to.
Truthfully I’ve never thought I needed them, and you won’t catch me dead in a pair.
But I’m a little biased.

'Shades' have come an awful long way in recent years. Different people suffer light sensitivity to varying degrees, I for one can't even open my eyes in strong glare sometimes, it physically hurts. I have also been told by optitians that strong sunlight can damage the retina.
But the big plus in the latest evolutions are the enhancement of contrast and definition through specialised coatings. In our world that means seeing into foliage not just seeing the tree. Speaking for myself, since I acquired my latest Zeiss crafted prescription lenses with tint and ski slope coating even the Serengettis are parked. All I can say is - WOW!

 

[meigsbucks]

I wear prescription glasses, but I have the Transition lens. In Namibia, I can’t remember wearing sunglasses. I carried sunglasses with me but never took the time to switch.
When I wear sunglasses, I wear Polarized prescription Ray Ban sunglasses.

 

[steve white]

I’d be very careful buying any name brand sunglasses from eBay, lots of good counterfeits.

Always look for the Owens Corning etc on the frames, etc. Got burned by fake Ray Bans once and just the weight was enough to give it away, but several Serengetis turned out to be the real deal with due diligence.

 

[Dakota Hunter]

Costa with glass lenses. I have 4 pairs I think.

 

[PARA45]

I wear them all the time. However, not sure if it's the angle of the earth in relations to the sun, that I do not wear them in South Africa while hunting. Could also be that I do not like looking through my binos with glasses on. I'm a big fan of Oakley's and wear the ones with polarized lenses.