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Title: How to camouflage eyeglasses
Post by: dan d on July 30, 2013, 09:59:00 PM
As I get older I find myself wearing contacts less & less, I guess I'm finally at the age where looking cool is not as important. I don't even own contacts now & have no desire to renew my contact prescription.

With that said I have also become a ground hunter as I'm getting to old to fall out of trees & I'm concerned with the glare / flash glasses could cause when hunting.

Looking for ideas on how to camo my glasses.
Thanks,
Dan
Title: Re: How to camouflage eyeglasses
Post by: SKITCH on July 30, 2013, 10:09:00 PM
Hey Dan.  Have you thought about looking into sport style goggles/frames. I've thought about the same issue and thought if I ever decide to go with glasses instead of contacts it might be a good way to go. Low profile, tough and stay on the head. Generally seem to be more compact with smaller lenses that probably put off less reflection.  Just a thought.

Of course you might end up looking like Kareem in his later days!!!
Title: Re: How to camouflage eyeglasses
Post by: Hummer3T on July 30, 2013, 10:28:00 PM
you can buy some of that see through one side camo film, see through on the inside and camo on the deer's side.  stuff works great on cameras etc.  you might want a second pair of glasses to do this on, but should work.

this is the same stuff you see on back truck windows, store fronts etc.

not sure if any sponsors sell here, but camo skins and camo clad each have a product.
Title: Re: How to camouflage eyeglasses
Post by: on July 31, 2013, 12:20:00 PM
I have always worn glasses, never contacts. I have found that a wider frame works best with the shooting stance required for traditional bows. I order my glasses with non-reflective coating, light colored or rimless frames and use either face paint or a gaiter. You need a breathing hole in the gaiter so your lenses don't fog up at some inconvenient time.
Title: Re: How to camouflage eyeglasses
Post by: Bladepeek on July 31, 2013, 12:41:00 PM
Also, any headgear that keeps the sun out of your eyes will also reduce any reflection from your glasses.
Title: Re: How to camouflage eyeglasses
Post by: Danny Rowan on July 31, 2013, 01:23:00 PM
non glare lenses with some tinting.
Title: Re: How to camouflage eyeglasses
Post by: SCATTERSHOT on July 31, 2013, 07:30:00 PM
Camo headnet. You used.to see them from time to time, but I wouldn't know where to tell you to look these days.
Title: Re: How to camouflage eyeglasses
Post by: lilbobby on July 31, 2013, 07:50:00 PM
Been wearing glasses for 20 years, Primos full fit mask is what I use. Lift the nose guard up to the tip of your nose and your glasses won't fog up. These are great for warm weather!
Title: Re: How to camouflage eyeglasses
Post by: Stump73 on July 31, 2013, 11:49:00 PM
I've got a pair of flat black prescription sun glasses.
Title: Re: How to camouflage eyeglasses
Post by: dan d on August 01, 2013, 09:29:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by SCATTERSHOT:
Camo headnet. You used.to see them from time to time, but I wouldn't know where to tell you to look these days.
I used to have one years ago, wish I still had it, couldn't see my sights with it on. Now that I grew up & don't need training wheels or sights I wish I had it !


QuoteOriginally posted by lilbobby:
Been wearing glasses for 20 years, Primos full fit mask is what I use. Lift the nose guard up to the tip of your nose and your glasses won't fog up. These are great for warm weather!
I will have to check the primos brand out, I'm liking that better than tinted glass as I cannot get it into my thick head that just because the glass tint is dull it don't have a shiny surface reflection.

Thanks for the advice !
Dan
Title: Re: How to camouflage eyeglasses
Post by: BowDiddle on August 01, 2013, 11:16:00 PM
I use tinted lenses, black frames, and avoid looking directly at the animals until it is time to ready for the shot.

I don't like head nets
I wear a short brim cap, pull it down low, keep my head slightly tilted down, and look at the animals from under the brim.

Never been busted because of my glasses.
Title: Re: How to camouflage eyeglasses
Post by: Fletcher on August 02, 2013, 09:58:00 AM
I do like BowDiddle and don't have any issues with being busted, even on the ground.  I do like a 3/4 face mask,tho.  SpandoFlage has a great one if you can find it.
Title: Re: How to camouflage eyeglasses
Post by: fnshtr on August 02, 2013, 05:20:00 PM
I'm getting older too but went in the opposite direction. I had trouble shooting with glasses on (the frame between the eyes got in the way)... went to contacts and EUREKA... I shoot better and don't have to worry about keeping them dry or clean.

I use the extended wear and can wear the same ones for 2 months... plenty long enough for my three week, pack in, DIY elk hunt.

Good luck and God bless!