Mountain glasses for hiking and mountaineering with progressive lenses

Mountain glasses for hiking and mountaineering with progressive lenses are designed for athletes who use progressive corrective lenses to engage in their favorite mountain disciplines.

Individuals who practice mountaineering and hiking and require progressive lenses for both their view of the trail and for reading instruments such as GPS devices, Garmins, and smartphones often find it challenging to select the most suitable glasses that meet all their needs. The right eyewear is essential for enjoying the mountains with complete freedom, safety, and clear vision.

The progressive lens is a special lens that guarantees a clear and dynamic view at all distances—near and far—through a single pair of glasses.

The progressive lens, also known as a multifocal lens, consists of three areas of vision without any visible separating lines, ensuring excellent aesthetics and maximum comfort:

• Near: By lowering your gaze, you will have a clear view for close objects.
• Intermediate: This is the central portion of the lens designed for perfect vision at medium distances.
• Distant: This is the upper portion of the lens, allowing for clear vision at a distance.

With just one pair of progressive glasses, you can correct myopia, hyperopia, and/or astigmatism. Additionally, presbyopia, or difficulty focusing on close objects, can also be corrected with the same glasses for reading.

Why Choose Mountain Glasses for Mountaineering and Hiking with Progressive Lenses:

For those who practice mountaineering and hiking, there are various solutions for correcting visual defects. Generally, compromises have often been made because the clip system did not have sufficient dimensions to accommodate a progressive lens. As a result, many have settled for single-vision lenses or bifocal lenses for myopia correction, which can hinder comfort when reading instruments, or have opted for direct-view frames that are often not very technical for mountaineering or hiking, leading to an unappealing aesthetic.

Demon has developed multiple solutions for men and women through direct frame graduations (base 6) for mounting progressive lenses. The technical aspect of progressive eyeglasses for hikers and mountaineers is essential to guarantee perfect vision of the path and maximum protection from air, cold, ice, and all the dangers faced in the mountains and high altitudes. Furthermore, the glasses are designed for comfort during prolonged use and effectively resist fogging.

However, the aesthetic aspect is just as important as the technical features of the glasses and lenses. Demon is constantly researching and developing new designs that are not only aesthetically appealing but also highly functional.

 

Reading:

Often, hikers and mountaineers who use progressive lenses in their everyday lives find that, during outdoor activities, they must settle for glasses with single-vision or bifocal lenses, or non-technical frames designed for progressive lenses.

However, with single-vision lenses, it is impossible to read instruments, which means giving up certain technologies. With the advent of the latest generation of instruments, being able to read the screen is almost essential to keep all parameters (including compulsory safety systems for mountaineering) under control.

Choosing hiking and mountaineering glasses with progressive lenses not only guarantees perfect vision for your tools but also allows you to concentrate solely on fully immersing yourself in nature.

Direct Gradation Based on Frame with Progressive Lenses:

The best method for graduating hiking and mountaineering glasses with progressive lenses is to apply the prescription directly to the frame.

The advantages of this type of gradation are similar to those of the optical frame that the athlete uses every day, but with the added benefits of technical glasses designed for mountaineering and hiking, including lightness, resistance to extreme temperatures, enhanced protection from air, and lateral protection from light.

It will therefore be possible to choose the type of lens you prefer based on your needs: Photochromatic, Polarized, and Category 4 are just some of the lens options available for your mountain glasses with progressive lenses.

The ALTAVIA and XLITE J models are equipped with side shields for protection against light (removable as desired) and an elastic cord (also removable) for added security. They feature ultra-light frames that are resistant to high and low temperatures without deformation. The frames are made of TR90 (a combination of nylon and carbon fiber), making the glasses very elastic and ultra-light.

 

 

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