I agree with the first part - in the truly wet conditions we can get, any set of glasses will struggle. But I don't think that's true for 3/4 of the year. In my experience it's truly bad Oct-Feb, more or less. YMMV of course.
I'll repeat what I've said many times regarding glasses and fogging:
1) As we just said, your expectations have to be reasonable. If it's really rainy and mild and you're working hard, it's hard to avoid some fog. To combat this, I don't wear them while climbing, and pull them out of a dry pocket or bag at the top. I also try to keep a lens cloth handy, but in a dry place.
2) Fit is so important. The temptation is to go big (great for protection and sight lines) but if it fits 'too well' then it may be creating a seal which is a bad thing - you need some airflow to help clear that condensation. Look for a secure fit so it stays on your head, but not necessarily one where the lens or frame contours perfectly to the shape of your face.
March 24, 2022, 1:29 p.m. - Pete Roggeman
I agree with the first part - in the truly wet conditions we can get, any set of glasses will struggle. But I don't think that's true for 3/4 of the year. In my experience it's truly bad Oct-Feb, more or less. YMMV of course. I'll repeat what I've said many times regarding glasses and fogging: 1) As we just said, your expectations have to be reasonable. If it's really rainy and mild and you're working hard, it's hard to avoid some fog. To combat this, I don't wear them while climbing, and pull them out of a dry pocket or bag at the top. I also try to keep a lens cloth handy, but in a dry place. 2) Fit is so important. The temptation is to go big (great for protection and sight lines) but if it fits 'too well' then it may be creating a seal which is a bad thing - you need some airflow to help clear that condensation. Look for a secure fit so it stays on your head, but not necessarily one where the lens or frame contours perfectly to the shape of your face.