What is the best Eye Protection you have found, besides APEL?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 23:01:11 -0400

Eye pro comes in a lot of ways I've found a company I like actually through Facebook there sunglasses have a tactical version that meets all specs for military use for the army as the frames are black and everything and the symbol of the company is subdued as well only thing I don't think the lenses can be removed but the brand uses 755 billet steel for the construction of the frames and all lenses are ballistics grade and the frames are riveted at the bend points instead of screwed or plastic the brand is GATORZ check them and what do you all think

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2016 12:16 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:16:09 -0400

I wear DVX sunglasses. They are made by Wiley X but cater to civilians and look like regular sunglasses. Even though they meet all the military specs and are Z81 tested I don't wear them for any training. I stick with the ESS Crossbows. I think they are pretty solid.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Mar 29 at 2016 1:10 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 01:10:24 -0400

Depends on the use. You'll look for the best impact protection and strength that's soldier proof. The best I had were the specialized double gradient B&Ls that started out life as an Aviator G-15 and then had extra rim pads to prevent the metal from touching the face. The G-15 lens (polarized letting 15% light pass) were then dipped in a silver plate that was thicker on the top and bottom and thin in the middle. That's what it took to be able to work outside in Antarctica without going light blind. Still have two pair but the prescription is long gone.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2016 2:01 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 02:01:12 -0400

don't know about that brand. I do know most non APEL eyepro are expensive. even more so with their specific inserts or prescriptions. so I stick with Revision Sawflys.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2016 7:56 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 07:56:34 -0400

Oakleys

Response by SPC Geoffrey Chatten made Mar 29 at 2016 9:38 AM

SPC Geoffrey Chatten — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 09:38:17 -0400

Been wearing gators for years for shooting glasses and everyday use. I personally use Oakley MI or ESS crossbow. The ess are half the price of the Oakley and if you buy them on post they generally come with 2 frames.

Response by SSG Patricia King made Mar 29 at 2016 11:08 AM

SSG Patricia King — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 11:08:49 -0400

I like the Smith optic parallel. Sam ballistic protection as their EPEL approved glasses in a nicer package. I have a black pair I wear at work and a purple pair I keep in my car. I had a HMMWV kick a rock up and hit me in them. I'm rob ably saved my eye...oh and they come with clear lenses standard.

Response by Cpl Matthew Wall made Mar 29 at 2016 11:56 AM

Cpl Matthew Wall — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 11:56:06 -0400

Not sure about your standards on this, but I used Natives during my time in the Corps. The lens were changeable.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Mar 29 at 2016 2:27 PM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:27:36 -0400

I always wore Oakley M Frames. Even before Eye Pro was mandatory.

Response by SGT Charles Cook made Mar 29 at 2016 3:24 PM

SGT Charles Cook — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:24:21 -0400

Try eyesbuydirect.com on a e4 salary they have some great tax glasses for great prices, I buy at least two pairs a year from them

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2016 7:40 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 19:40:10 -0400

Oakley M Frame.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Mar 30 at 2016 11:12 AM

SGT Richard H. — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:12:12 -0400

I like the idea of the Billet aluminum, but I don't think I'd like the overall glasses. Generally, arms as thick as what I see on the GATORZ tend are a bit obstructive to the peripheral vision, so I tend not to like them.