What are some good prescription sunglasses to take on a deployment?

2020-04-01T20:24:59-04:00

Im am in the process of deploying, since we're not able to wear contacts in the desert and definitely am not wearing those horrible inserts....what are some recommended prescription sunglasses that are good for overseas?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2020 8:28 PM

2020-04-01T20:28:19-04:00

Wiley-X Valor, they’re on the APEL and have separate lenses so you don’t have to use the inserts.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2020 8:32 PM

2020-04-01T20:32:36-04:00

I'd love to list stuff, but what's on the APEL is what you SHOULD be wearing.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2020 8:40 PM

2020-04-01T20:40:11-04:00

To give a better answer, I actually was discussing things with the chief of the Army optics lab at BAMC a year-ish ago and he brought some stuff to attention.
Many commercial lenses will be "ballistic", meaning they passed basic tests for "the point blank shotgun" but haven't passed other requirements for the APEL.
"Other commercial eyewear products, even if marked ANSI Z87.1 compliant, do not necessarily meet military impact requirements."
https://www.peosoldier.army.mil/faqs/#eyewearQ5
The inserts look like crap, I know, but they are the approved way for us "disabled" personnel. We aren't working to look good, just to defend. If you want to look good I can happily process your Civil Affairs packet (hehe, had to).
I even asked about polarized lenses, the reason the Army does not use them is because polarized lenses can interfere with screens and stuff.

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Response by Maj John Bell made Apr 1 at 2020 9:42 PM

2020-04-01T21:42:07-04:00

I am genetically pre-disposed to lose and/or break sunglasses so... something cheap.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Apr 1 at 2020 9:53 PM

2020-04-01T21:53:48-04:00

Some of the APEL Wiley X eye pro will accept the wire frame chemical inserts. Nothing is going to look good, but who are you trying to,look good for, the suck truck guy?

Comfort for long hours of wear without ability to change? Sure.
Being able to see and aim? absolutely
Be able to transition quickly day to limited vis? Yep got it.
Being able to use aiming devices and night vision? Roger.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2020 10:32 PM

2020-04-01T22:32:24-04:00

It'll depend on your unit's SOP or just your Commander, but last I know they can still issue out those tinted BCGs. I was given a pair back in 2009 prior to getting my PRK surgery and jokes aside, those were the best pair of prescription glasses I've ever had.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2020 2:36 PM

2020-04-02T14:36:40-04:00

Oakley