Goggles?

[Shift4200]

Long time skier and snowboarder here.... and goggle enthusiast (borderline goggle problem!) Just back from a holiday ski trip out in Colorado.

I find that if i wear a ski mask, balaclava, or anything else that covers my face that i struggle with fogging. I wear premier models from several manufactures and there's little difference between them when it comes to ventilation. The problem that I have is anything that covers my face directs my breath upwards to escape, this forces moisture up into the lower vents of the goggle. IF i'm moving at a decent clip, it's irrelevant because airflow removes the fog. At slower speeds (like you would experience on a tractor) I have to keep my nose exposed so my breath can escape before hitting the lower vents on the goggs.

Double wall goggs are def the first step to improving your situation. Also, I'm not sure if this is still available, but SCOTT used to make a goggle with an attachable fan that would help evacuate moisture. Might be worth looking into.

If you want to try anti-fog... i find the only one that is worth a dam is called "Cat Crap".

-J

 

[Xfaxman]

I use these when mowing, But don't do snow, so don't know about fogging in cold weather.
From a site advertiser: Wolfsnout® OFF ROAD #1 MOTOCROSS/ATV/UTV DUST MASK/FILTER/OFFROAD

One of many threads on it: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/311403-dusty-nose-question.html

 

[TBDonnelly]

I bought this goggle with the 'no fog fan' a few years ago off Amazon. I saved it in my Amazon 'wish list' and monitored the price which varied wildly from one season to the next. I took a leap at a low price point and could not be happier with the purchase. It has a humidity setting that cuts the fan on/off 'on demand' or constant on. You hear a 'whirring' from the fan except when the tractor is running...then you hear the tractor. :laughing:
It's also OTG(fits Over The Glasses),which I needed. My Amazon wish list is not showing it currently however it comes and goes seasonally.
Here's the lnfo from Scotts:

SCOTT Sports - SCOTT Heli OTG Goggle w/ NoFog Fan

 

[TBDonnelly]

I bought this goggle with the 'no fog fan' a few years ago off Amazon. I saved it in my Amazon 'wish list' and monitored the price which varied wildly from one season to the next. I took a leap at a low price point and could not be happier with the purchase. It has a humidity setting that cuts the fan on/off 'on demand' or constant on. You hear a 'whirring' from the fan except when the tractor is running...then you hear the tractor. :laughing:
It's also OTG(fits Over The Glasses),which I needed. My Amazon wish list is not showing it currently however it comes and goes seasonally.
Here's the lnfo from Scotts:

SCOTT Sports - SCOTT Heli OTG Goggle w/ NoFog Fan

With the recent snow storms this week I had a chance to wear the 'Heli' no fog fan goggles again. Refreshed my memory how much I like these goggles! However the 'Heli' appears to have been removed from the Scott website. The Scott 'Habit' appears to be the updated model.

SCOTT Sports - SCOTT Habit OTG No Fog Fan US Goggle

 

[Garandman]

OP, in addition to better goggles (could use dirt bike goggles as well) we wear a neoprene half-face mask that has a flap over the nose, deflecting your exhalations down.

Scott makes a big range, $40 or so gets you a good enough adult paair.
SCOTT Sports - Goggles

 

[Shift4200]

Last few storms I used a pair of goggles that have been removed from my "mountain" rotation. They're by Electric, the EG2. They have a spherical lens system that's curved for image correction as well as double walled. I still don't wear anything on my face, I find the beard offers enough protection when combined with a decent jacket/hood.

They work well, even in low light (with amber lens)... no fogging and the field of view is exceptional. They do get pricy, but you can get a simple color from seasons past for a steep discount. Check out sites like Dogfunk.com and Backcountry.com in their clearance section.

-J

 

[oosik]

I have two types. One is PanOptic - double lens - foam vented glasses. The other is Smith - double lens - foam vented goggles. Both work very well. I use them when its cold and I ride the Harley. My eyes water a lot just wearing normal sun glasses in the cold. These have foam that hugs tight to your face - prevents cold air from hitting your eyes and vent all moisture out thru the foam.

I've never needed/used either pair when operating the tractor in the winter. However, the goggles will provide better protection from the cold - the foam surrounding the goggles is thicker and the elastic head strap holds them tighter to my face.