Outdoor Gear Chat
Join Cathy and Wayne as they chat about the pro's (and the con's) of technical outdoor clothing and equipment.Outdoor Gear Chat takes a lighthearted peek inside the wonderful world of fabrics, garments, footwear and equipment helping you to understand some of the science behind how to stay dry, how to stay comfortable and how to choose the best outdoor kit for you.
Outdoor Gear Chat
Episode 22: Sunglasses & Goggles - Eye Eye!
Be prepared for a world of eye protection knowledge as Cathy and Wayne are joined by Barnabé Grison, International Area Manager for French outdoor eyewear specialists Julbo.
From the history of the first glacier glasses to modern manufacturing techniques to fitting tips there really is all you need to know in this podcast to help you buy the right glasses for the activities you do. Learn why fully polarised glasses may not be a good thing on snow, why manufacturers are legally obliged to tell you how much light can penetrate your glasses and get the full explanation on lens categories and their meaning.
Oh and of course......how to look cool.
Click below to find out more about this weeks subject:
Buyers Guide to Eye Protection
Julbo Sunglasses - Gear Review by Alpinist Tom Livingston
Sunglasses And Goggles | The Climbers Shop And Joe Brown Sho (climbers-shop.com)
The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy
