0.1 oz (3 gram) homemade sunglasses

[David Patterson]

For all of you who haven’t thought of this before (I’m sure many of you have):

If you have an appointment with the optometrist soon, don’t miss out on the opportunity to snatch up a pair of the post-mydriatic sunglasses (given away to those that have had their pupils dialated, which is done during routine checkups) that can be used for backpacking with 5 minutes of modification. With a little trimming around the edges, two holes punched on either end (with a hole punch) and a bit of cord or string of your choice, you’ve got a pair of 0.1 oz shades that will eliminate side glare, offer 100% UV protection, and will fit under glasses if need be. The glasses can be rolled and tied with the attached string for packing, or they can easily be fitted into a 0.2 oz (6 grams on my scale) film canister for a bit of extra protection (although I dont think the glasses are capable of being crushed, and so I probably wont use one).

If you don’t have an appointment anytime soon, try walking in and simply asking for a pair. All they can really do is say no. Thanks,

-Dave:)

[Jim Colten]

That looks like a MYOG version of this … cool

[David Patterson]

Jim,

Yep, they’re nearly identical except for the padding, cord lock, and thick carrying case that come with the Sport EYZ. None of the three are really that crucial for comfort or function, so doing it this way saves you $10.00 and 0.3 – 0.5 oz of weight. Not much in either respect, but…ya know. Thanks,

-Dave:)

[Vick Hines]

David,
Following your directions, I had a belated visit with my optomotrist and picked up a couple of pairs of the sheet sunglasses. They worked out just fine.

[David Patterson]

Good to know Vick. Thanks.
They really dont look too horrible – if thats a concern of anyones. Perhaps shes just braver than most, but my girlfriend actually wears these around town :)

-Dave

[Vick Hines]

Punk gurrl, huh?
They’re just funky enough to be tight.

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