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Have you been to the mountains this year? These peak summer days, but also autumn, are perfect times to explore your local mountains. UV protection is essential, especially in sunny weather, and the best way to achieve this is with high-quality sports glasses. But why is UV protection so important in the mountains, and what should you pay particular attention to when choosing your sports glasses for hiking? We'll cover these topics in more detail here.
Sports glasses are a must when hiking
When the sun is strong, it is standard for every hiking enthusiast to use sunscreen to protect themselves from UV rays. Sports glasses are often forgotten, even though they also offer crucial protection from the sun. In addition to the sun, your sports glasses also protect your eyes from dust, insects and pollen, giving you perfect vision at all times. Especially on long and strenuous mountain tours, sports glasses can help you stay focused because they save you from annoying outside distractions. In addition, sports glasses have become real fashion accessories in recent years, allowing you to become an eye-catcher on any mountain.
An often overlooked factor is that UV radiation becomes stronger the higher you climb the mountain. This makes your sports glasses even more indispensable. The rule of thumb is that UV radiation increases by 10-20% for every 1,000 meters of altitude. Above certain altitudes on the mountain (at least above 3,000m), very dark category 4 lenses are recommended. This is also because snow and ice at high altitudes reflect the sun, which can make UV radiation even stronger. For an average mountain tour in sunny conditions, however, category 3 lenses with a VLT value of 9-19% are more suitable. This means that up to 19% of all visible light rays pass through the lens. You can find more information about the meaning of VLT values in this blog.
Which sports glasses are suitable for hiking at NAKED Optics?
The weather conditions during your mountain tour are changeable, and you want to be prepared with your sports glasses? With the easy lens change system on NAKED Optics sports glasses, you'll definitely be prepared for all weather conditions on the mountain. We offer four different pairs of sports glasses equipped with the lens change system, perfectly preparing you for your next mountain tour. Spare lenses in all categories can be purchased for all four pairs, and they allow for the perfect fit thanks to an individually adjustable nose piece. The lenses in categories 2-4 offer UV400 protection, and those in categories 0 and 1 offer UV380 protection for inclement weather. While our newest model THE BLADE offers ventilation slots on the sides, the VOLT protects you against UV radiation with their wide design. Our older models HAWK and FALCON also include some cool features, such as a magnetic sweatband. If you don't want to change your lenses and prefer photochromic glasses that adapt to changing conditions, our RUSH model is the perfect choice for you.
With better views over the mountains
One thing can be said in conclusion: Your sports glasses should be as much a part of your mountaineering kit as sunscreen. The consequences of strong UV radiation on your eyes can be fatal and are easily preventable. With the right vision, you can still enjoy the rest of the mountain season to the fullest – have fun! 😎 ⛰
Credits: Matthäus Gartner