anti-fog recommendations?

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Permalink Reply by Ammo on January 8, 2009 at 9:40am

I sell this stuff at my work called anti-fog. (I work for an optical store). It is a spray.

If your lenses aren't antiglare coated this will be perfect. Just spray on and wipe off and no fog. You have to do this regularly to keep the anti-fog going, but it works pretty well.

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Permalink Reply by Tiberculosis on January 8, 2009 at 9:46am

If you're shades aren't perscription I would just go with some kind of snow goggles. There are some DYI solutions like Hairspray and a toothpaste solution you could use, but that all depends on what you want to slap on your shades.

I wear glasses, but due to the fact that I had a anti-reflective coating put on them, I can't use any anti-fog cause it causes crazy glare. You might want to check with the manufacturer of your glasses to see if they have an anti-reflective coating, that might be why the others have been faling.

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Permalink Reply by Bikefreeek on January 8, 2009 at 10:31am

Don't cover your mouth and nose when riding with glasses. When you cover your mouth and nose it channels the moisture from breathing up into your glasses.

Yes I know it's cold out and it's nice to cover all of your face, but not covering your vent holes doesn't require any special gear or products. It can be such an ordeal getting ready to go out in Winter gear, I try to keep it to the most simple and quick process. I've been able to tailor my head gear so pretty much just my mouth and nose are exposed. Maybe not for everyone, but it's simple.

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Permalink Reply by Tiberculosis on January 8, 2009 at 11:17am

yeah, I just deal with it. It seems like my eyes stop tearing after a couple minutes. Only ever seems really bad when we drop into the single digits.

Bikefreeek said:

Don't cover your mouth and nose when riding with glasses. When you cover your mouth and nose it channels the moisture from breathing up into your glasses.

Yes I know it's cold out and it's nice to cover all of your face, but not covering your vent holes doesn't require any special gear or products. It can be such an ordeal getting ready to go out in Winter gear, I try to keep it to the most simple and quick process. I've been able to tailor my head gear so pretty much just my mouth and nose are exposed. Maybe not for everyone, but it's simple.

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Permalink Reply by John on January 8, 2009 at 11:41am

I have to cover my nose and mouth below freezing, and have found a fleece scarf tied snug around my face works well. Some balaclavas allow more air/vapor leakage than others, so I tried folding a scarf (lengthwise) to give an extra layer up top near my eyes. It keeps my glasses dry (even when I am not moving) and provides another layer over my ears, which are the first parts to feel it on cold days...

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Permalink Reply by Homebuilt on January 8, 2009 at 11:47am

Unfortunately not an option. My brochia can get extremely irritated in the winter if I don't treat it kindly, and I'd end up with a horrible cough, keeping me off the bike, which I suppose then the anti-fog is irrelevant.

Bikefreeek said:

Don't cover your mouth and nose when riding with glasses. When you cover your mouth and nose it channels the moisture from breathing up into your glasses.

Yes I know it's cold out and it's nice to cover all of your face, but not covering your vent holes doesn't require any special gear or products. It can be such an ordeal getting ready to go out in Winter gear, I try to keep it to the most simple and quick process. I've been able to tailor my head gear so pretty much just my mouth and nose are exposed. Maybe not for everyone, but it's simple.

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Permalink Reply by Bikefreeek on January 8, 2009 at 12:39pm

I have seen both a commercial and home made nose shield that puts a hood on top of your nose in the bridge of your glasses which effectively covers your nose and keeps your breath from venting up into your glasses. It looks pretty dorky, but then who doesn't look dorky riding a bike in the winter to most people. ;-) It can't look anymore silly than those breath right strips that were all the fashion for pro football players for awhile.

Homebuilt said:

Unfortunately not an option. My brochia can get extremely irritated in the winter if I don't treat it kindly, and I'd end up with a horrible cough, keeping me off the bike, which I suppose then the anti-fog is irrelevant.

Bikefreeek said:

Don't cover your mouth and nose when riding with glasses. When you cover your mouth and nose it channels the moisture from breathing up into your glasses.

Yes I know it's cold out and it's nice to cover all of your face, but not covering your vent holes doesn't require any special gear or products. It can be such an ordeal getting ready to go out in Winter gear, I try to keep it to the most simple and quick process. I've been able to tailor my head gear so pretty much just my mouth and nose are exposed. Maybe not for everyone, but it's simple.

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Permalink Reply by Ali on January 8, 2009 at 7:25pm

Believe it or not Scuba divers use spit to keep their masks from fogging up. I know it sounds ridiculous and stupid but hey it doesn't hurt to try it. Use an ample amount and then wipe it off with a clean dry cloth. Let me know how it works out...

-Ali

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Permalink Reply by Martin Hazard on January 8, 2009 at 8:03pm

A pair of ski goggles would be just the thing. They keep your eyes from tearing up, and therefore, your nose from running. They are also anti-fog treated, so as long as they are dual lens, and almost all are now. They do interfere with your peripheral vision slightly, but no worse than some sunglasses. Make sure they are helmet compatible, and if you can find some with yellow tint they work great at night as well. You can find good deals at Sports Authority, and REI. A friend picked some up at Uncle Dans for $15.

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Permalink Reply by Tyra on January 8, 2009 at 8:44pm

Ditto the spit option. Also, any gel toothpaste (sans baking soda) is an option.

Ali said:

Believe it or not Scuba divers use spit to keep their masks from fogging up. I know it sounds ridiculous and stupid but hey it doesn't hurt to try it. Use an ample amount and then wipe it off with a clean dry cloth. Let me know how it works out...

-Ali

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Permalink Reply by Reddog (Cliff) on January 8, 2009 at 11:19pm

I have used this anti-fog solution called "cat crap" that really is what its called. I am not sure what it is made out of. it comes in a little jar like lip-balm. you smear it on glasses then wipe it clear. It does work for a while. Being a bespectacled person myself, fogging is a problem. I ordered "cat crap" online from Campmor I think.

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Permalink Reply by Homebuilt on January 9, 2009 at 11:28am

Thanks for all your responses, i'm thinking of biting the bullet and getting ski goggles. campmor has some for $30, which is not unreasonable, considering how much i could spend on random stuff that doesn't work, and now that i'm saving $22.50/wk by not riding the bus :-)

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