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Professional mountain guides designed the Julbo Explorer Sunglasses to make you have all the features you need when you go to the mountains.

By paring the professionally designed Explorer Sunglasses with photochromic Camel Antifog Lenses, Julbo created high-tech eyewear for any mountain in the world. Chamonix mountain guides teamed up with Julbo to ensure the Explorer glacier glasses include every feature an alpinist needs.
  • Camel photochromatic lenses are light-sensitive, which means they turn darker or lighter depending on the amount of available light
  • Polarized lenses reduce glare and improve contrast and detail
  • Removable side shields that offer goggle-rivaling protection
  • Front vents fight condensation and fogging
  • Curved, wrapping temples offer better hold and a more ergonomic fit
  • Grip Tech sculpted inserts help the glasses stick to your face without sticking to your hair

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5 5

greg

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I got these even though my wife is a rep for Oakley... Sorry Honey.
I think they are one of the best glasses for mountaineering. I agree that they don't allow enough ventilation when you are sweating like a pig, for general climbing I think they do an awesome job protecting your eyes from the harsh glare.

5 5

J. Griffin

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  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Everyone else pretty much hit all the highlights. Don't buy into the "anti-fog" stuff though. They are pretty easily to fog up during hard/fast skinning, especially with light or no wind conditions. Anyone that says otherwise is either moving too slowly or has sufficient air movement through the vents. Regardless, I really like the Explorers.

4 5

hsa4134679

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used these for a summer traversing the juneau icefield - high albedo and pingpong ball conditions. it being summer never used them below freezing. that said i was sweating like mofo skiing and digging snowpits. the camel lenses are fantastic in various light conditions but the anti fog fails in warmer conditions (duh). the goggle like design causes the frame to rest on/near your eyebrows and once sweat starts running down the inside of the frame you will fog. one other annoyance was the bendy ear pieces - too flexible. pulling on the croakie strap to loosen will straighten out the ear pieces and leave glasses fighting to stay on your head.
all in all amazing lens but wrong glasses for warmer weather or high sweat activities.

5 5

sco3656860

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Used these for a long hike on snow last weekend. Plusses: they have awesome coverage being that the lens is large. They really turn dark on the snow, almost too dark when the sun went behind a cloud! The antifog treatment works pretty well but don't expect miracles if you are sweating they will fog. Finally the built in neckstrap works well and can be synced tight to hold the glasses in place. Minor problems - the lens can be hard to clean on the inside being so deeply recessed. And they are a bit loose on my face. I must have a thing nose bridge. I wish the bridge part would be a bit more like my oakleys. In any case the neck strap can be used to keep them put on your face.

3 5

eir4543735

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When I hike in these glasses it`s like being in a snowstorm, can`t see a shit! They fog as soon you start breathing. Had expected more from these glasses, but when that is said, they fits good and I still use them.

Paul Claus cruising in his Explorers

Andrew McLean

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Paul Claus, who owns the Ultima Thule Lodge, skis and climbs extensively and has an unbelievable number of hours flying glacier planes in Alaska, wearing a pair of Explorers while skiing in the Wrangells, AK.

5 5

Andrew McLean

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I first became aware of these glasses when a friend offered to let me try them and described them as being "like putting cool cucumbers on your eyes." I was skeptical, but he wasn't kidding. On glaciers or anywhere there is blindingly white light, the Explorers are almost a medical necessity as the lens are such high quality and dark. After test driving a pair, I started to notice that almost all of the serious snow professionals were using them, like pilots, guides or forecasters.

The lens on the Explorer is dark, like to the point that they come with a warning about driving with them. I didn't really realize how bright glaciers and snow can be until I started using a pair of Explorers and no longer had headaches at the end of the day. I use a variety of sunglasses, but on really bright days, nothing beats the Explorer.

The one downside of the Explorer is that they don't have the spring-loaded side hinges, which means that it is hard to get them to fit over a hat. The arm ends can be bent into shape to fit your ears/head, but this often means that they have to be pulled kind of tight to your eyes, which can be uncomfortable if you are exerting yourself in the hot sun.

5 5

onthedge1700886

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I used these glasses on a recent ascent in variable conditions, they never fogged or obscured my vision...save for the trip down in the fog and mist, and I attribute the fogging to the changing temperature and rain/mist that was going by. I own the julbo nomad photochromic as well and find my eyes are a tad sore after a few days on the glacier. Not so with the Explorer. By far the best glasses I've purchased to date. Don't hesitate get them!!

5 5

Tim Burke

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Hands down best bang for your buck glacier glasses on the market. Used in May on Rainier in full on winter conditions (Blinding sun, 60 mph winds, 3 ft of fresh snow, blinding blizzards, below zero temps). I experienced zero fogging, no eye fatigue or headache from varying alpine light, form fitting yet well ventilated, reasonably light and comfortable for all day use. the strap allowed me to hang around my neck and not sit on, step on or otherwise lose track of them on route or in camp. I have no reservations in recommending thee glasses or other Julbo products. Julbo is a real deal mountaineers brand.....get some.

A+ Julbo Explorer
4 5

Jesse

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These glasses fit my face very well and seal off all the light. The photochromatic aspect works well and was very handy to have. I might just suck at preventing fog, but I was certainly able to fog these things up when wearing a balaclava. The strap was necessary for me to wear all the time as they did not stay on my face that well without it, but thats probably due to my goofy face.

can someone comment on the differences of...

superkick

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can someone comment on the differences of spectron 4 vs. alti arc vs. camel?

In terms of using these glasses for mountaineering, Rainer, Denali, etc.

Kirk Haskell

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Spectron 4 is our polycarbonate lens and Category 4 is the darkest. The alti Arc is a glass lens and the camel is Ballistic material , has anitfog, and is Photocromatic ( lens changes from Category 2 ( light) to Category 4 camel is also polarized.

all of these work great I prefer a Camel or Spectron as the are a bit lighter and essentially shatterproof.

Are these good for water sports - sailing...

den3090641

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Are these good for water sports - sailing and canoing?

Ryan Hamilton

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No, these are way overkill for water sports. These have very dark lenses for high altitude glacier mountaineering. Get something that does not have a really dark lens, but is polarized. Julbo should have some other products that would work well, probably cheaper.

Kirk Haskell

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Ryan is right a bit overkill. The camel lens is good for Water sports though maybe try out the Julbo Run , Dirt or Race . The brown polorized lens is very good for brown water ( rivers , lakes )The octopus lens is better for the ocean.. its a gray lens

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Can anybody comment on camel vs spectron...

Court

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Can anybody comment on camel vs spectron lenses in terms of protection and anti-fogging performance? I tend to fog up just about any glasses or goggles. I am looking for glasses for use in v. bright/high altitude use. Have used Julbos with spectron lenses and was pleased with light protection, but am considering camels for their variable light transmission.

I have a small face---will these fit??

sockeyetw1818803

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I have a small face---will these fit??

Tim Burke

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yes, I have a small face and they fit me well. keep in mind they are larger frames to provide coverage for high altitude and glacier use. not a casual around the town size frame.

5 5

gor3931925

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I used glasses for two weeks over the Australian winter and they served me amazingly well. I would recommend these Sunglasses to anyone. They handled white out conditions with ease and cut snow reflected glare down to nothing.

Best Glasses EVER!!!

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