Optics Archives - Engearment

Black Friday Gear Deals

November 22, 2018

backcountry, Everyday, NEMO, Optics, Salomon, Ski Gear, splitboarding, STIO, Technology, Tents, The North Face

First, Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you are enjoying time with loved ones. After the food coma and family time is over and you start to tackle your holiday shopping, we have you covered. ...

SPY Optics Sundowner: Affordable, Indestructible Adventure Eyewear

Sean Sewell

October 12, 2018

Backpacking, Clothing, Everyday, Gear Review, Optics

Good eyewear designed for outdoor recreation by sport and motor enthusiasts doesn’t need to cost a fortune. Retailing for $65, the SPY Optics Sundowner sunglasses are a steal. Part of the Refresh...

SPY OPTICS Hi-Fi: Affordable Multi-Use Function Eyewear

Sean Sewell

October 12, 2018

Backpacking, Camping, Clothing, Everyday, Gear Review, Optics

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I have been long overdue for some multi-use sunglasses. You know, that pair. The ones that will take you from branches in the city to camping in the mountains. The pair that looks equally great unde...

ABOM Goggles – Fully Integrated Defrost

Sean Sewell

October 8, 2018

backcountry, Gear Review, Optics

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When your goggles fog up on the slopes, there's not much you can do. Rub with a cloth? That just spreads the moisture around and leaves wet streaks. Lick it? What's wrong with you? Abominable Labs launched a Ki...

Adidas Optics – Surprisingly Good Horizor and 3Matic Sunglasses

Sean Sewell

October 7, 2018

backcountry, Backpacking, Optics

If you react to the following statement the same way I did, it's ok; there's nothing wrong with you: Adidas makes really nice sunglasses. They've combined solid optics with light frames and some unique, smart f...

Oakley Wind Jacket 2.0 – Half Goggles, Half Glasses, All Good

Sean Sewell

October 7, 2018

backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Clothing, Everyday, Fitness, Gear Review, Optics, Ski Gear, splitboarding

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What do you get when you take a cylindrical goggle, rip off half the foam, and replace the strap with earpieces? No, this isn't a question that can be answered with a mythological creature from ancient Greece o...

Gordini Relode – Adult Goggles

Sean Sewell

September 24, 2018

Gear Review, Optics, Ski Gear, Skiing, snowboarding

I have a love/hate relationship with performance eyewear that comes with interchangeable lenses. I love the idea of it- the ability to find a comfortable frame and quickly replace the lenses to suit changing co...

Merrell Trail Glove 4 Minimalist Shoe – Barefoot Adventure with Vibram Traction

Sean Sewell

September 15, 2018

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Merrell Trail Glove 4 Minimalist Shoe - Barefoot Adventure with Vibram Traction Merrell nailed the barefoot shoe The Trail Glove 4 is a well built barefoot shoe. Designed to give the barefoot runner a gr...

Julbo Aerospace Goggles

Sean Sewell

September 5, 2018

Avalanche Safety, backcountry, Gear Review, Optics

Julbo made a goggle specifically for the needs of backcountry ski and splitboarders! The Julbo Aerospace (and Airflux) goggles are designed using Julbo’s proprietary “SuperFlow” system that dumps heat and moist...

Zeal Portal Goggles with Automatic Plus Lenses – Portal to Optimum Winter Visibility

Sean Sewell

September 5, 2018

backcountry, Gear Review, Optics, ZEAL

Looking for a pair of ski goggles that can adjust to the provide the best optics in any condition? Personally, I am a big fan of photochromatic goggles. They adjust to fit the conditions and provide great ...