Eyewear

Reviewed by KiwiKlimber

A little bit of fashion meets a little bit of adventure. The Slack Tides have some limited flexibility but they make up for it in generous padding and lightweight design. The Green Mirror lens offers unprecedented contrast.

Testing:  During the spring, summer and early autumn, I tested three different styles of Costa sunglasses (Rincondo, Slack Tide, and Rincon). Each featured a different lens and frame, allowing me to test multiple variables when considering Costa sunglasses. This test is for the Costa Slack Tide with Green Mirror polycarbonate lenses. You’ll see a comparison to the other two at the end of the review.   Conditions:  For three warm-weather seasons, I wore the Costa Slack Tide sunglasses while fly fishing, hiking, and scouting for whitetail deer and elk, as well as everyday uses like casual bike rides.      Construction and Features: The Costa Slack Tides are a little more casual looking than most adventure sunglasses, but don’t let that...

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Reviewed by Alicia MacLeay

The Waterwoman 2 sunglasses are Costa's widest, largest coverage sport option specifically for women. I've used my pair for more than a year and find them well-made, durable, and comfortable in a range of outdoor settings. As the name states, the Waterwoman 2's are designed for being on the water—fishing, paddling, boating—but don't get hung up on the name. With multiple lens and frame options, plus prescription, I consider them an excellent, versatile outdoor option both on and off the water.

  Costa Waterwoman 2 Fit The Waterwoman 2 sunglasses are a larger, wider version of Costa's original Waterwoman (still offered). There isn't a directly comparable men's model, but Costa offers many men's sports performance sunglasses. Size: Costa lists these frames as a woman's XL size. (For comparison, the Waterwoman is medium size.) Fit: Costa calls these a wide frame fit. Check out my pictures and note that I don't have a small head.  (The Waterwoman is a narrow frame.) morning hike/birding/photography (Connecticut) Their size is a standout feature, and at first I noticed how big these sunglasses are.

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Reviewed by Jim51111

The Giro Contact goggles are recommended for those looking for a pair of goggles that easily adapts to changing light conditions with a push of a button. Great for outdoor winter activities of all kinds in all conditions.

I tested the Giro Contact goggles during the winter of 2015 and 2016 in Northern New Hampshire. The winter had a frustrating lack of natural snow, but I was able to test these goggles while skiing on man-made snow at the local resorts.  Fit & Comfort:  The Contact goggles fit very comfortably. The cushioning around the lens provides a tight yet gentle seal on the users face. The strap provides enough adjustment to fit around a large helmet or thin ski cap and is easy to adjust while wearing gloves.

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Reviewed by Schifferj

The Anon M3 goggle is extremely versatile. With the Magna Tech Quick Lens system you can change lenses in less than ten seconds and a spare lens is included. The anti-fog system is second to none and they are Over the Glasses compatible.

Testing:  I purchased the Anon Optics M3/MFI goggles at the beginning of the 2016-17 ski season and have now used them for 45+ days in all conditions to include lift served skiing, back country skiing, and cat skiing.  These are now my go-to goggles.   Product Description: Features: Magna tech quick lens change technology Anon cylindrical lens technology Over the glasses technology Magnetic Face Mask integration Full perimeter channel venting Integral Clarity Technology Triple layer face foam No slip silicone strap Outlast fog management face fleece Includes: MFI face mask Primary blue bird lens Spare grey bird lens Molded goggle case Microfiber goggle bag                                goggles, spare lens, case, goggle bag,...

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Featured review by KiwiKlimber

The Costa Rincon is a sunglass frame for those with a larger-than-average head size, but it doesn't look excessively large and bulky. The West Coast style has a lot of lens coverage and ample rubber padding that ensure the large frames don't slip. A close cousin of the Rincondo and Rinconcito models, but it offers the largest frame of the bunch.

Testing:  During the spring, summer, and autumn, I tested three different styles of Costa sunglasses (Rincondo, Slack Tide, and Rincon). Each featured a different lens and frame, allowing me to test multiple variables when considering Costa sunglasses. This test is for the Costa Rincon Blue Lightwave Glass lenses. You’ll see a comparison to the other two at the end of the review. Conditions:  For three seasons, I wore the Costa Rincon sunglasses while at the beach, on a fishing trip, and during several day hikes, as well as everyday uses like driving and walking around town, and sitting on the back porch watching the sun go down.

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Reviewed by KiwiKlimber

Highly useful pair of sunglasses that can be used in lots of situations by providing the needed features in the backcountry and the style for a day in the city. A close cousin of the larger Rincon and Rinconcito models, but offers a medium fit as opposed to the larger models and a more rounded appearance.

Testing:  During the spring, summer and early autumn, I tested three different styles of Costa sunglasses (Rincondo, Slack Tide, and Rincon). Each featured a different lens and frame, allowing me to test multiple variables when considering Costa sunglasses. This test is for the Costa Rincondo with Gray Silver polycarbonate lenses. You’ll see a comparison to the other two at the end of the review. Note: This was the original pair I tested, but because of the poor fit (see below), I then tested the two larger frame styles, Slack Tide and Rincon.

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Reviewed by DLK37086

Croakies Suiters take the hassle out of having glasses in the backcountry! No more misplacing, fumbling with, or dropping your glasses! I recommend this product to... well, everyone! Seriously!

Now here is another one of those products that you don't think is necessary... until you start using it. I've seen people using these, or similar products, for many years. I never gave them a second thought. I considered them... unnecessary! Well now that I have them, I can't go in the backcountry without them! They stay attached to the pair of sunglasses that I take backpacking, and I keep them hung over the rearview mirror of my truck, always ready to go. As you all probably know, on most trails you are constantly changing from being in the sun to being in the shade.

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Reviewed by Heresthedeal

Extremely comfortable. light weight and exceptional clarity. I bought these at a German PX, paid for them in euros so they cost me a bit more than they would have online, but they are worth it.

I'm gonna keep this short. They fit great, not too tight but they stay put. If you are gonna try to adjust them be careful, i did do some minor adjustment to the nose pieces, but that was it. The main thing i liked about these glasses was the fact that they stayed put, even with driving and riding on some of the roughest roads in the world at speeds that would and have bounced other glasses off my head, these stayed put. I wore them to the range more times than i could count and never once worried about the lenses. I've had sand and small stones bounce off of them with no noticeable damage. Plus, they look cool. not too big, not too small. Nice glasses.

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