Camo or no-glare sunglasses?

Jeff Reardon

Jeff Reardon

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Anybody got a source for decent sunglasses (preferably meeting ANSI standards so I can use them as shooting glasses at the range, too) that aren't all shiny and bright?

I have very sensitive eyes, and pretty much any time I am on open water with the sun out I need glasses on. I have a bunch of sunglasses that range from $12 gas-station specials to high end polarized fishing lenses, but all of them shine in the sun. It seems kind of silly to get all decked out in camo, cover the boat in marsh grass, and then have my flashy glasses shining like a mirror in the sun.
 
I don't have a source, but I too am leery about reflective/mirrored lenses...especially the ones that are tinted orange or blue, etc.
I will never go back to non-polarized, though......what a difference polarized makes.
I settled for a standard tint color polarized lens (i.e. dark-ish grey), which seems to be the least reflective.
Good luck.
 
Anybody used these?

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Hunting-Accessories/Hunting-Glasses|/pc/104791680/c/104734980/sc/104015880/CamoVision8482-Advantage174-and-Realtree-Anti-Reflective-Eyewear/720599.uts?WTz_l=SEO%3Bcat104015880


I don't care if the frames are black, brown or painted--it's the lenses that shine.
 
Jeff,

I had a pair of those years ago when I was actively bowhunting. At the time I wasn't all that impressed. It is just like looking thru a bug net. In fact that is the pattern printed on the lens, a bunch of evenly spaced tiny holes.

I got an anti reflective coating added to my last pair of prescription eye glasses and I do see a diference in the amount of light glare I see in the mirror. You should be able to buy non-prescription glasses from an eyeglass place with the same coating.
 
Anybody got a source for decent sunglasses (preferably meeting ANSI standards so I can use them as shooting glasses at the range, too) that aren't all shiny and bright?

I have very sensitive eyes, and pretty much any time I am on open water with the sun out I need glasses on. I have a bunch of sunglasses that range from $12 gas-station specials to high end polarized fishing lenses, but all of them shine in the sun. It seems kind of silly to get all decked out in camo, cover the boat in marsh grass, and then have my flashy glasses shining like a mirror in the sun.
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Have you tried black spray paint? - it works with shotguns.

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Or, I could quit worrying about the small stuff, set up in the right spot with some cover, make sure the glasses are under the shadow of my hat brim, and, most importantly, ignore my hunting partner who will say, anytime a bird flares, that it's because I am wearing sun glasses.

That last step is the hard one . . . . .LOL



 
Tod, you're obviously familiar with my shooting, and you're right, I wouldn't do any better if I couldn't see the ducks at all . . . . . . .


Black spray paint on my lenses??????
 
Or, I could quit worrying about the small stuff, set up in the right spot with some cover, make sure the glasses are under the shadow of my hat brim, and, most importantly, ignore my hunting partner who will say, anytime a bird flares, that it's because I am wearing sun glasses.

That last step is the hard one . . . . .LOL


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I'll also add that I'm learning that shiny stuff doesn't matter to ducks. Shiny decoys if they are from Pennsylvania and expensive are good for duck hunting. Shiny shotguns if they are old and expensive are good for duck hunting. Wait!!!!!!! I see a commonality - maybe if stuff is expensive that means it is good for ducks - buy some costa del mars and you are all set.
Shiny don't matter shit iffin' it is expensive is my new motto.
 

West Marine $250. They aren't from Pennsyltuckey or old, but they are plenty expensive so they should work just fine.
 
Be careful of the word choice if those go over board and the Kids or ladies are around!
 
Be careful of the word choice if those go over board and the Kids or ladies are around!
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Do you suppose Bob, that there are people that buy shiny and expensive sunglasses just to put them on a shelf and look at? That would be a real shame if there was a pair of nice shiny (and expensive) sunglasses that the only water that they saw was on the rag to dust them. Nah, no one would be that crazy, sunglasses are a tool meant to be used.

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I don't know the answer, but when you see the Robertsons all decked out in camo, with face camo, they have ordinary sunglasses on. I mean they are Wiley's etc, but they arent anything special
 
I have lost a few pair of Maui Jims and Costa Del Mar in the water. They do not float. I sure used some choice words when it happened. Now I would rather spend rather spend the 200 bucks on ITX shot for my plain old double gun to help my cool factor. 10 bucks on a pair of cheap polarized ones for the ride out back to the ramp in the daylight.
Others milage may vary.
 
I will say those stupid camo glasses with camo crap on the lenses are useless. My buddy loves them, wears them all the time. You go out in the water, look back at him and you still see a glint of something that ain't quite right. That said, I just wear whatever I have on my face at the time. Usually I only wear them in early season when I am swatting skeeters since our stupid state opens so early, but later in the year I just deal with it.

that said, I think when shiny objects MOVE, it is much more of an issue so keeping absolutely still means more to me than the actual shine/reflective nature of the glasses. That said, I don't want be wearing high gloss anything out in the boat if I can help it.

they do make straps and even those little floaty deals if you are so inclined for your glasses! Boy wouldn't that look good in the blind!!!
 
Geez, Just pull your hat down and shoot some ducks, Your way over thinking this stuff. :)

and tell your partner to go eat some worms...that'll get you even, lol
 
Well, I'd pay $30 to shut him up, maybe even $50, but Eric's post suggests the new glasses won't help.

Maybe some of that "eye black" stuff we all used to use to play the outfield in Little League back in the early 80's?
 
I dont know what time of the morning you guys shoot your ducks, But where we hunt sunglasses usually come out at pickup time.My old eyes use yellow Bausch and Lomb prescription aviators. If I wore my prescription costas I would have trouble finding my gun. Rich
 
Rich:

Early season here is mostly a dawn affair, but by late season we're hunting tides as much as daylight, and some of our best late season spots are south-facing coves that warm up in the afternoon sun, draw ducks like crazy on a cold day--and leave hunters staring right into the afternoon sun in the southwest.
 
To add to Jeff's reply, Prevailing wind in the north east is out of the North West. Put the wind to your back and guess what's staring you in the face? The rising sun. I always liked the books that recommend having both at your back and have often wondered, in what part of the world that works. It sure would be great to have enough ducks around to "normally" finish up shortly after sunrise, but again that's not New England. Hunting with the sun in your eyes is very common.

Still, with the sun reflecting off so many things along our rivers and coast I'm not sure a little glare maters, unless your moving too much and then they'll notice you anyway. Here's a fairly typical set up, on a clear day, how long until you 'll need sunglasses to see anything over the decoys?

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Scott
 
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