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Hiking Sunglasses

For long days outdoors, when the light changes every hour.

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  • WAKE UP Bushwick 1123 oval wrap sports sunglasses, low bridge fit WAKE UP Bushwick 1123 oval wrap sports sunglasses, front view
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    Low bridge fit
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    Bushwick 1123
    $169.00
    $169.00 $219.00
  • WAKE UP Murray 1024 rectangle sunglasses in nylon, low bridge fit WAKE UP Murray 1024 rectangle sunglasses in nylon, front view
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    Murray 1024
    $135.00
    $135.00 $169.00
  • WAKE UP Vanta 1025 square sunglasses in ppsu, low bridge fit WAKE UP Vanta 1025 square sunglasses in ppsu, front view
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    Vanta 1025
    $135.00
    $135.00 $169.00
  • WAKE UP Plantaris 1012 wrap sports sunglasses in nylon WAKE UP Plantaris 1012 wrap sports sunglasses in nylon, front view
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    Plantaris 1012
    $159.00
    $159.00 $199.00
  • WAKE UP Manta 1004 rectangle sports sunglasses in nylon, low bridge fit WAKE UP Manta 1004 rectangle sports sunglasses in nylon, front view
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    Manta 1004
    $157.00
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How to chooseHow to choose hiking sunglasses

Hiking means long days in light that changes every hour, from shaded forest to open ridges, water and wet rock. Polarized lenses help most near water...

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Hiking means long days in light that changes every hour, from shaded forest to open ridges, water and wet rock. Polarized lenses help most near water and on bright open ground, because they cut the reflected glare. Comfort matters more than on a short run, so a light frame that sits on your nose, not your cheeks, is worth more than any lens feature.

Every frame here is from the WAKE UP sports line. The Manta 1004 and the Murray 1024 are rimless rectangles with nose pads and a low bridge fit. The Vanta 1025 is rimless too, with taller lenses. For more side coverage, the Plantaris 1012 is a polarized wrap frame.

Not sure about polarized? Polarized vs non polarized sunglasses explains the trade off.

Why does altitude matter for sunglasses?

Light intensity rises the higher you go, and snow or pale rock reflects it back up at your face. Side coverage matters more on a mountain than it does in town.

Are polarized lenses right for hiking?

Usually yes, because they cut glare off wet rock and water. The exception is anyone reading a phone screen often, since polarized lenses can darken some screens at certain angles.

What should I look for in the fit?

Arms that hold when you look down at your feet, which is most of a descent, and a bridge that carries the frame rather than letting it slide once you warm up.

Do I need a wraparound?

Only in wind, snow or dust. For wooded and lowland walking a standard frame is more comfortable over several hours.

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