Reading glasses

[Jim Colten]

I found these Foster Grant foldable reading glasses at Walgreens. The bows are three segment telescoping the the frames hinge at the nose bridge. The come in a plastic case.

1.16oz, half that weight is the case

Here they are in front of the ones I use at home.

[Mike M]

I'll pick up a pair to try, I like to have them scattered about- home, work, truck, pack, etc :)

[Tim Skidmore]

I usually toss a lens from a broken pair of reading glasses into my pocket when I'm hiking for map reading, splinter removing etc.

Damn old eyes.

[Kattt]

I own a couple of those Foster Grants and like the size and the little case. Like Mike I have reading glasses everywhere….
But yes, damn old eyes.

[Mike W]

I've used those telescoping reading glasses for over a year now and they have held up very well. The case is great and to my surprise, the telescoping arms have not come apart. A bit heavy for backpacking IMO.

Somebody in another thread posted a link to these a while ago and I'll pass it on to those of you with aging eyes that want the lightest solution. These work great for casual use and fit in the card holder that I use to carry my ID when on the trail.

http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?cat=1,43456,43351&p=55986

Trail Designs also carries them and they offer a hard case option which would be nice.

http://www.traildesigns.com/accessories/ultralight-glasses

[Bob Moulder]

I don't know where I got this, but even though I already wear glasses with progressive lenses for distance and reading I still sometimes need this fresnel lens magnifier to see teensy-weensy writing and symbols on maps.

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[Michael Gunderloy]

Amazon has 'em at $5

[Valerie E]

I just received these Rimless Titanium Reading Glasses, and they are super-light and comfy, so I'm taking them on a 500 mile hike. (That should establish whether they're any good for backpacking, LOL.)

You can find 'em at: http://www.americanreadingglasses.com/rimless-titanium-reading-glasses/

Shipping was s-l-o-o-o-w, so if you're in a hurry, they're probably not for you.

They look like this:

[Dan Yeruski]

Rand looks good in their readers:

Tube Readers weigh 11 grams(mine)

http://www.americanreadingglasses.com/tube-readers-with-spring-hinge-90/

[Valerie E]

Back from the Colorado Trail, so it's probably time for an update… These glasses worked extremely well for 500 miles. A couple of times, the arms got slightly bent (my fault), but I simply bent them back into shape. Unlike some of the other options in this thread, they were comfortable to wear for long periods of time, too. I should probably order another pair…

[Dale Wambaugh]

Like those folders! I add stick-on bifocals to my sunglasses, which isn't real hot for reading at night, but great for map/compass stuff in daylight. http://optx2020.com/p-2-hydrotac-stick-on-bifocal-reading-lenses.aspx

[Anonymous]

"I found these Foster Grant foldable reading glasses at Walgreens. The bows are three segment telescoping the the frames hinge at the nose bridge. The come in a plastic case." The greatest thing since sliced bread for backpacking, IMO. That case is bomber and compact.

[David R.]

I love those little double folding Foster Grant folders the OP posted about and have used them for years. They used to come in a aluminum case and then they stopped making them for a while until they came out with the new version in the plastic case. I kept a pair in my pocket for years but now I use another Foster Grant type of reader in a flip-top case but I can only find them on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/111606343453?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82 They don't fold up as small at the other Foster Grant folders but they are super easy to use and the case keeps them from getting crushed. I actually prefer them as they are much faster to "deploy". They weigh in at about 1.3oz so not too shabby.

[Dale Wambaugh]

I got a pair– very cool. It takes a while to "deploy" them, so they aren't fast on the draw and keeping your fingers off the lenses during the process is a challenge (this is small stuff). I did note that the catch on the case is magnetic and I try to avoid magnets in my hiking gear so there is no chance of interfering with my compass. It was a simple matter to pry the magnets out of the case. I guess it will need a rubber band or a little Velcro. Too bad, as it is a very cool little case, just a bit bigger than a Zippo lighter.

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