Wearing goggles is an essential accessory when you’re skiing down the mountains and your enjoyment depends on the quality of these goggles. Just as it is to wear a warm pair of gloves and dry socks. Ski and snowboard goggles protect your eyes from a variety of things from precipitation and freezing air, to preventing particles from entering your eyes. 

There are some things that you’ll need to know when it comes to your goggles to ensure that you can keep your vision clear so you can stay safe. One of the biggest issues with goggles is known as “foggy goggles''. This happens when your body starts to heat up and the inside of your lens gets filled with moisture and obscures your vision. This is why anti fog snow goggles and understanding how to find the best no fog ski goggles for your next trip is essential. 

What are snow goggles used for?

Snow goggles are designed to protect your eyes from the elements and prevent injury as you ski down the mountains. This is because when your eyes are exposed to prolonged periods of harsh wind and bright sunlight it can cause damage to your eyes. This will certainly put a damper on your vacation. The difference between snow sunglasses and snow goggles is that snow goggles seal around your eyes to protect them further. This prevents the cold air from getting into your eyes. Regular sunglasses are open where air can reach your eyes, and they can also blow off as you're going down the slopes. 

Why do goggles fog up?

The science behind why goggles fog up is fairly simple. When warm and humid moisture gets into your goggles and comes into contact with the cold lens water vapor forms into droplets. This causes condensation to build on your lenses and impairs your vision.

What are anti-fog snow goggles?

When snow goggles say that they are anti fog this simply means that they have a layer of anti-fog coating on the inside lens. This helps to prevent water droplets from forming on your lens which helps to stop the goggles from fogging up. 

How to reduce snow goggle fogging

The first and most important way to reduce snow goggles from fogging up is to buy ski goggles that don't fog.

Here’s how to defog ski goggles and prevent ski goggles fogging up on you,

By avoiding putting your goggles on top of your helmet 

Your goggles and ski helmet are designed to work together as one unit by moving air up and away from your face. When you move your goggles up to your forehead it causes the heat and moisture to fog up. This is why it’s important to keep your goggles on during the ski day. 

Keep the vents clear of snow

Ski goggles have vents and it’s important that you keep your goggles and helmet vents free of snow and other debris. This will allow them to perform at their best. Be sure that before you try to clear the vents that you make sure to brush off the snow on your gloves. This also goes for touching your face, or making any type of adjustments to your helmet or goggles. You should never wipe wet goggles with gloves, this will worsen fogging issues and likely cause damage to the lens.

Overdressing leads to sweating

Sweating due to too many layers will make your goggles and helmet heat up. You'll quickly build excess heat, and this leads to condensation buildup and your goggles fogging. Wearing a moisture-wicking baselayer, and appropriately insulated midlayer such as a fleece and an uninsulated ski jacket overtop (should be an adequate layering system to keep you warm enough without overheating. 

Don't stop moving

When you don’t stop moving you keep the air flowing and this reduces the risk of fogging issues. Although this isn’t always the case depending on a variety of factors it definitely  helps with the circulation of colder air around your face which helps to evaporate moisture quicker. 

Let your goggles dry at the end of the day

At the end of the day you want to be sure that you are taking proper care of your snowboard glasses and storing them properly. When you store your goggles correctly you keep them in prime condition. You’ll need to first let them dry completely at the end of each ski day. To do this you’ll want to place them on a clean surface. This should be a dry, warm place. Avoid doing anything to try to expedite the drying process such as using a blow-dryer. When there is too much heat it can damage the anti-fog treatment on the lense. When storing your goggles wrap them in a microfiber towel or use a hard-sided case. This will prevent dust and other debris from collecting on the lens and prevent scratches when packing them with your other gear.

Always have a backup pair of goggles handy

Being prepared is always helpful and having a backup pair of goggles or an extra lens handy will allow you to enjoy your day without any discomfort. Your backup pair doesn’t have to be as fancy as your favorite goggles. Just fog proof ski goggles that are affordable ski goggles and fit within your budget.

There are many high-end snow goggles that have interchangeable lenses which is a great solution, but you’ll want to be careful to keep your hands and gloves from touching the lens when changing them out.  

How to clean snowboard goggles

Keeping your goggles clean is important to preventing scratches and fogging. One of the best ways to clean your snowboard goggles is using a microfiber cloth and dab them gently. You should not use any lens cleaner or chemical products that can harm the anti-fog coating. 

How to prevent snow goggles from fogging

The first step in preventing fogging issues is to purchase a quality pair of snow goggles that are well-ventilated, and have double lenses.  A well-ventilated ski helmet helps to keep the air moving and reduce the risk of you overheating.  

And choosing the latest technology when it comes to anti-fog coating. This fogging barrier is designed to distribute any moisture on the surface of the lens. By doing this it causes water droplets to form rather than fog. This allows the light to come through so that your vision is not altered. 

How to choose the best anti-fog ski goggles

When it comes to purchasing the best anti-fog ski goggles there are some things you’ll want to ensure they have - excellent ventilation to circulate fresh air, a coating using the latest anti-fog technology and a large lens

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