Gear Review: Costa Fathom Sunglasses with 580P lens
Sunglasses that provide super clarity and eye protection.
Eyewear
Whether you’re trekking across bright snowfields or hiking during the long, sunny days of summer, having the right backpacking eyewear is essential. Find the best hiking sun glasses and tinted backcountry ski goggles with expert reviews from Backpacker Magazine.
Gear School: Sunglasses
Protect your eyes by picking the right shades for any activity.
Gear Review: Numa Sport Optic Point Ballistic Sunglasses
These tough, ultra-lightweight sunglasses are Special Forces worthy–literally.
Toughest Gear: Smith Slider Sunglasses
These sunglasses come with four lens for lasting protection.
Gear Review: Julbo Ozone
Protective shades for your kids
Gear Review: Julbo Monterosas Glacier Glasses
Women's glacier glasses that transform to daily shades
Gear Review: Smith Pavilion
Lightweight, rugged shades that work for city or trail
Gear Review: Tifosi Ventoux Sunglasses
Glare proof photochromatic sunglasses at a sweet price
Gear Review: Tifosi Tyrant Sunglasses
With transition lenses, these sunglasses are great for winter low light.
Gear Review: Julbo Bivouak Glacier Glasses
Block the glacial glare with these stylish Julbo shades.
Review: Costa Del Mar Man-o'-War Sunglasses
Block out the rays with these stylish shades.
Kaenon Bolsa
Take in those sweeping mountain vistas with the polarized Kaenon Bolsa sunglasses.
March 2008 Essentials Review: Sunglasses
Save yourself from squinting, and get the most of the view you've worked for with these essential specs.
180s Expands Presence in Global Marketplace
A leading US manufacturer of apparel and accessories announced a number of new distribution partnerships in Canada, Western Europe and Japan.
Sunglasses Review: The North Face Adrenaline Pack Glasses
Sunglasses built so strong they'd knock out ZZ Top--despite the price.
Editors' Choice Gold Awards 2005
Two tried-and-true favorites--the Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero and the Smith Sliders sunglasses--join our gear hall of fame
Sunglasses Review: Smith Sliders
Winners of the 2005 Editors' Choice Gold Award, these innovative shades continue to lead eyewear evolution.
Sun Solutions
Winter sun damage can be just as bad as in summer.