Field and Stream Sunglasses

Why Field and Stream Sunglasses?

Field and stream sunglasses are necessary when you are out there on the water battling the elements, but you may be wondering why? Here’s a brief list of reasons why investing in a pair of field and steam sunglasses is worth the money:

• Protects the eyes.

First and foremost, wearing a pair of sunglasses out on the water is extremely important because it protects the eye from a number of dangerous elements. Among these elements are debris, wind, sun and water.

• UV Protection

You’ve probably heard the news that UV sunlight can be very harmful to the skin, causing skin cancer and the like, but did you also know that UV light can be just as dangerous to the eyes? Plenty of folks load up on the sun block when they head outdoors, but forget that their eyes are in need of similar protection. Investing in a good pair of field and stream sunglasses keeps your yes protected from these harmful UV rays.

• Glare

Beyond debris, the next harmful factor to any fisherman or woman is glare off the water. After long hours of waiting patiently for the big catch of the day, it can be extremely disappointed to lose that fish just because you can’t see. That’s where sunglasses like these can come in and give you a big advantage over the elements.

Where to Shop

Field and Stream magazine, one of the most respected magazines on the subject of fly fishing and the like, recommends several companies to shop when looking for the perfect pair of sunglasses. Some of these companies include:

Smith Optics: Smith Optics offers numerous types of sunglasses to suit your every need and they do this through several categories. Among these categories are:

• Crystal Series: In the Crystal Series, you can find Fishbone, a pair of fashionable sunglasses that functions to enhance your peripheral vision; a benefit that is key when you are out there on the water. You can purchase these lightly brown toned sunglasses for about $149.00.

Within this series you can also try Boca, a classic aviator shaped frames with a subtle sense of style and comfort contouring. This pair of sunglasses is available in three attractive colors, including polarchromic gray, copper, and brown and you can purchase these shades for about $215.00.

• Carbonic Series: The Carbonic Series offers sunglasses that are done in a wrap style with polycarbonate lenses that provide the ultimate level of protection and coverage. These sunglasses work best on larger faces and some complete with hydrophilic Megol rubber nose pads for comfort, and temple ends coated in a light weight Grilamid TR90 nylon frame. This kind of Grilamid technology allows these sunglasses to withstand the toughest of conditions.

• Bifocal Series: The Bifocal Series offers three different sunglasses, the Lochsa, the Padre and the Lost River. All of the sunglasses housed in this collection offer classic, full-coverage style, thin temples, and a slightly rounded brow for comfort. You can expect to pay about $129.00 for a pair of sunglasses in this collection.

Other collections include:

• Sol-X Series
• Interchangeable Series
• Rx Series

Costa Del Mar

Another recommendation from Field and Stream magazine for these highly specialized sunglasses is Costa Del Mar. Costa Del Mar also offers several collections to suit your sense of style and your level of comfort. Here you can find the:

• Costa Core Collection

Sunglasses in this collection boast of their reputation to withstand any kind of weather conditions, and at any altitude. All of the sunglasses within this category were crafted with the archetype of the "explorer" in mind, so choose accordingly. These sunglasses cost anywhere from $129.00 to $149.00.

• Costa C-Mates

These fashionable, yet fully functioning bi-focal, deliver 100 percent UV protection, polarization and come with a lifetime warranty. These sunglasses also come with 1.75 to 2.50 levels of magnification to help you get as close as you can to the adventure! You can expect to pay about $189.00 for a pair.

The last of the Costa Del Mar collections include the:

• Costa Shore Collection
• Costa Lore Collection

Both of these collections marry fashionable style with performance- enhancing abilities to help you obtain, and maintain, a high level of excellence out there on the water!