At SportRx we are problem solvers, providing sport solutions that take you to the next level so that vision doesn't hold you back. When it comes to snow goggles, we have devised a foolproof guide of anti-fog tips and goggles to help combat fog on the mountain. If you've been on the search to find out what goggles to get and why – the full breakdown is right here. Follow along as we cover 5 anti-fog suggestions for snow goggles and make sure you also check out tips to keep your goggles from fogging.


Anti-fog Solutions for Snow Goggles

1. Why Do Snow Goggles Fog Up?
2. 5 Anti-Fog Suggestions
3. Top 5 Best Anti-Fog Goggles
3.1. Zeal Optics Lookout
3.2. Oakley Flight Deck M
3.3. Dragon X2S
3.4. SMITH I/O MAG
3.5. Anon M4 Toric MFI

 


Why Do Snow Goggles Fog Up?

The leading cause of goggle fogging is anything that allows a buildup of moisture. Fogging is condensation forming on the inside of the lens, typically from perspiration or water vapor from your skin. This is the bane of any snow-lover because this problem is exacerbated in cold temperatures due to the big difference between the temperature outside the goggle vs. inside the goggle. When cold meets hot – especially "humid hot" – you get fog. This problem becomes even worse when tucking a ski mask under your goggle foam, pushing warm air into the inside of your goggle even faster. Nowadays dual pane lenses are extremely common and really help to mitigate fogging. Below are a few other ways you can combat fogging.


5 Anti-Fog Suggestions for the Upcoming Season

  1. Do not put your goggles on your head. Your head and/or hair can be a big source of heat and – especially bad – moisture which would them have direct access to and get trapped inside of your goggle.
  2. Be sure to take your goggles (or lenses if you have an easy interchange design) off in a warm gondola to let them 'breathe'.
  3. Try to wear appropriately layered clothing, so that you don't sweat too much.
  4. Spherical vs. Cylindrical vs. Toric Lenses: In terms of fog prevention, spherical lenses are the top performers. The spherical design makes for more volume between the face and the cold outside weather, facilitating airflow, thus decreasing fogging potential.
  5. Main Fog Prevention Features to look for: Premium anti-fog coating, effective ventilation frame design, and dual pane lenses.

Top 5 Best Anti-Fog Snow Goggles

When it's an epic powder day and sweat is entirely unavoidable, the best fog-fighting solution lies in a proper set of goggles.

Zeal Optics Lookout Snow Goggle

Zeal Optics is a brand that doesn't get the recognition we think it deserves! With its roots in snow-haven Boulder Colorado, Zeal makes top-quality goggles and offers a range of lens techs that you are hard-pressed to find elsewhere in the snow goggle world. You can find polarized lenses to cut the glare off the snow and, even less present in snow goggles, polarized photochromic lenses in their Automatic + lens lineup. The Lookout has a cylindrical design with excellent venting and Zeal's Everclear Anti-fog coating that is infused in the Permashield hardcoat, meaning it won't rub off or be compromised if you get it wet. It also has an easy interchange design called the Rail Lock system as well as their Observation Deck technology, which gives you an eagle-eyed view of the mountain. Coming in at a solid medium, you can't go wrong with the Zeal Lookout!

Zeal Optics Lookout Automatic+ RB

Zeal Optics Lookout in Dark Night with Automatic+ RB Lens

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Key Features of Zeal Optics Lookout:

  • Infused Everclear anti-fog technology that won't wipe off
  • Fast and secure Rail Lock lens interchange system
  • Dual-pane lens and excellent frame ventilation
  • Comfortable three-layer, moisture-wicking face foam

Oakley Flight Deck M Snow Goggle

The Oakley Flight Deck M is a mainstay in the world of spherical, rimless goggles. If you're looking for a goggle that you don't have to fuss around with, this is the one for you! The Flight Deck M comes with one injection-molded Plutonite® PRIZM Snow lens. If you are unsure of which PRIZM Snow lens to choose, we have a PRIZM Snow lens guide to help you out. Dual-pane lenses and triple-layer, moisture-wicking face foam keep warm air in and cold air out to reduce the chances of fogging. While the Flight Deck M is a medium fit, if you need a larger fit, you can opt for the Flight Deck L snow goggle.

Oakley limited edition prizm snow goggle flight deck m with prizm sage gold lens

Oakley Limited Edition PRIZM Snow Goggle — Flight Deck M with PRIZM™ Sage Gold Iridium Lens

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Key Features of Oakley Flight Deck:

  • Great frame ventilation design
  • Dual Lens PRIZM Snow lens tech with F3 Anti-Fog coating
  • Flexible and durable O Matter® frame chassis
  • Comfortable three-layer, moisture-wicking face foam

Dragon X2S Snow Goggles

These snow goggles are fully ready to beat the elements and keep you shredding. Featuring spherical lenses, their armored ventilation system, robust Anti-fog treated dual lenses, and a Swiftlock Lens change system that will never slow you down. With such an easy interchange design – of course, you're getting a bonus low-light lens equipped with their impressive LUMALENS® tint technology to help you read the snow like never before. The armored venting helps for durability and to minimize the negative effects of snow-pack on a snowy day by being less absorbent than typical venting foam materials. The S version is technically smaller than the original Dragon X2, but the only difference is in the lens height. The width between the two goggles is the same and both come in at a medium/medium-to-large fit.

Dragon X2S Snow Goggle w/Lumalens Pink Ion + Lumalens Dark Smoke lenses

Dragon X2S Snow Goggle in Whiteout w/Lumalens® Pink Ion + Lumalens® Dark Smoke lenses

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Key Features of Dragon X2S:

  • Swiftlock lens interchange tech for easy lens swapping
  • Bonus low-light lens w/Dragon's LUMALENS® lens technology to optimize color & clarity
  • Armored venting & super anti-fog coating
  • Comfortable three-layer, moisture-wicking face foam

SMITH I/O Mag Snow Goggle

Another great spherical lens design, the spherical SMITH I/O MAG has been a cornerstone in SMITH's snow goggle lineup for countless seasons. The newer MAG lens interchange system makes swapping lenses a breeze, so you can make easy use of the included bonus low-light ChromaPop™ lens. SMITH's 5X™ anti-fog coating offers advanced for-fighting performance. Because this is paired with their triple-layer DriWix face foam, you can count on the best fog defense you could hope for! The I/O Mag is a medium fit, but the model is also available in a small fit and a large fit.

SMITH IO Mag with ChromaPop Sun Red

SMITH I/O Mag in Black with Chromapop Sun Red Mirrors + Chromapop Storm Yellow Flash

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Key Features of SMITH I/O Mag:

  • MAG lens interchangeable technology
  • Bonus low-light lens w/ChromaPop™ lens tech for impeccable color contrast
  • Excellent frame ventilation and 5X™ anti-fog technology
  • QuickFit strap adjustment system
  • Comfortable three-layer DriWix, moisture-wicking face foam

Anon M4 Toric MFI Snow Goggle

The Anon M4 Toric MFI has endured as Eyeglass Tyler's favorite snow goggle. The Toric lens shape bridges the gap between spherical and cylindrical lens designs and gives you best-of-both-worlds performance. You get extra volume inside the goggle to mitigate fog and superior optics compared to cylindrical lenses and an increased field of view compared to spherical lenses. Anon's Magnetic Facemask Integration (MFI) means you can seamlessly attach and pull down the included MFI facemask equipped with Anon's patented Outlast® Fog Management Face Fleece. This helps to maintain, absorb, and properly regulate face heat to prevent moisture from getting inside the goggle no matter how hot you get. If you've suffered through jamming a facemask under your goggle foam in the past, the MFI will blow your mind.

There's still more! With the easiest-on-the-market lens interchange system called MAGNA-TECH®, you can make easy work of swapping out for the included PERCEIVE low-light lens on snowy/cloudy days. You get all this along with Anon's Integral Clarity Technology anti-fog treatment, so you're set up right to brave even the worst fogging-potential days. The M4 Toric is also available in a cylindrical lens design, both being a large fit. If you have a smaller face, you're in luck this season because the M4 is now available in a smaller fit with the Anon M4S Toric MFI!

Anon M4 Toric MFI in Black with PERCEIVE Variable Blue Lens | Prescription Ready

Anon M4 Toric MFI in Black with PERCEIVE Variable Blue Lens

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Key Features of Anon M4 Toric MFI:

  • Wall-to-wall vision from the Toric lens design
  • MFI facemask w/Outlast® Fog Management Face Fleece
  • MAGNA-TECH® lens interchange, the easiest on the market
  • Bonus low-light lens w/Anon's PERCEIVE tint tech
  • Integral Clarity Technology anti-fog far exceeds basic anti-fog treatments
  • Comfortable three-layer, moisture-wicking face foam

Prescription Ski & Snowboard Goggles at SportRx!

Don't forget – we're SportRx, so you know we have the best prescription snow goggle solution available! If you have Rx needs and a passion for riding, we've got you covered with prescription ski goggles. All 5 of the best anti-fog goggles work perfectly with our custom prescription ski inserts. And speaking of anti-fog needs, our prescription inserts have the option of an anti-fog coating upgrade so your Rx needs don't ever hinder your visual clarity. Questions about prescription ski goggles? We've got answers! Give us a call. We're here and happy to help, no matter your question!

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