Sig Olsen Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Going to Mt. Shasta in 2 weeks and would like to get a pair before I head out. Cheaper the better right now. But also what you think is the best. How dark do I need them? I usually wear Oakley polarized darkest sunglasses here in Florida. Any pointers are greatly appreciated. I searched "goggles" subject for past year and came up with nothing btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaoleung Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Cebe Base Camp Or check out REI. If you're go through Seattle, talk to the gabber at ProMountain Sports before you spend any money at REI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Deleted_Beck Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Did you get a solid partner lined up for that, or are you still playing it by ear? Being a huge consumer and fan of used gear, I'd see if you can snag a Smith off someone on MP. My current goggle is a Smith Airvent I bought from a guy for like $20 shipped, and my buddy just grabbed a basically new Oakley gog for $25 shipped. I pretty much never buy new gear... Climb in style, for less! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Olsen Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 No solid or liquid partner. I will be going solo it looks like. What is MP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Deleted_Beck Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 www.mountainproject.com Great used gear hub. You down for the solo? I'd go with you, but I've been forbidden from alpining again till the new baby's born... He's due in the middle of July, so my spring climbing is fucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptrendler Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I'd see if you can snag a Smith off someone I've got several pairs of goggles I would be willing to sell for cheap. I posted a pair of Smiths a while back that never sold. Oakley A frames too.. Good luck with your bid on Shasta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Oakleys will work fine if they are wrap arounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Olsen Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 I have these oakleys: Thanks ptrendler. Thanks for the heads up on Mountain Project! I am looking for your post now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 If you have dark sunglasses, i.e. glacier glasses, choose googles with an amber tint. They are the best for whiteout conditions when you will be wearing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 FWIW I have never taken goggles on any of the NW volcanos...in summer or fall. Your Oakleys will be fine and a lot less hassle to pack around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Olsen Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 As usual, I will take your recommendations Dane. Thanks again. I will wait until I get back to buy some goggles for future use if I see the need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 http://youtu.be/OqfOxm_1BE0 just use glacier glasses or really dark sun glasses. goggles when there is falling snow/wind/blowing snow. btw if you haven't gotten a good mini-thing of sunscreen and chapstick, it is one of those small comforts that will not stop you from being successful but will make a world of difference between having an oozing face painful face and mouth or not for a week afterwards whilst you tell people of your endeavor, esp if it is sunny, but even in clouds you get the UV. have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Olsen Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Good point Water. I put the chapstick in my pack this time. I will add some sunblock also as long as I can get a tiny bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Good point Water. I put the chapstick in my pack this time. I will add some sunblock also as long as I can get a tiny bottle. 1 oz Aloe Gator gel: http://www.rei.com/product/407201/aloe-gator-super-total-sunblock-gel-spf-40-1-fl-oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Deleted_Beck Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 FWIW I have never taken goggles on any of the NW volcanos...in summer or fall. Your Oakleys will be fine and a lot less hassle to pack around. I always take them, and have needed them several times, just on Hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 FWIW I have never taken goggles on any of the NW volcanos...in summer or fall. Your Oakleys will be fine and a lot less hassle to pack around. I always take them, and have needed them several times, just on Hood. FWIW I have never taken goggles on any of the NW vocanoes either, except in winter, and never needed them. But then again I look at these things called weather forecasts that predict the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig Olsen Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Thanks again everyone. I appreciate all the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Steampunk brand rose colored for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsamp1134 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 LOL those are the glasses i've been wearing on all of my climbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I always take them, and have needed them several times, just on Hood. I've never taken them, never said I couldn't use a pair a time or two But decent sunglasses will get you buy 98% or the time. A good set of photochromic mtn glasses will do it 99.9% in the summer if you do what DPS suggests. The Julbo's are hip if you have the extra coin to spare. http://www.ems.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3781746&emssrcid=GoogleBase:PS3781746 But man good point on the sun block and chap stick...must haves or you will be sorry no matter what the weather. The other things I ALWAYS take on the volcanos are tums, advil and aspirin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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