Goggles with closed cell foam for dealing with wood fires and preventing eye irritation

One of the reasons I quit cooking over wood in 1972. That would solve you problem.

Diltheys were born with a healthy squint. I have a genetic predisposition for wood-burning.

They need to be actual goggles. I wear glasses and I think it's much worse. The smoke tends to accumulate behind the lenses.

– Pay attention to wind direction. ;)

– Hardwoods generally smoke less than softwoods. (Resin content is a factor too.)

– Dry wood smokes less than wet wood.

– The more efficient a stove is, the less smoke it produces.

As a retired fire fighter of 34 years, I would recommend a pair of swimming goggles if you really need them that bad. On the other hand, just take the advise already given, to basically keep the wind to your back.

It might be that I'm extra sensitive.

I mean the idea to keep the smoke out of your face is the best one… but it's also somewhat obvious.

I'm mean I'd have to be pretty foolish to not pick up on that one by myself :-P

But even when I do this I spend the entire time cooking with my eyes watering and in pain.

I'm going to try these new glasses/goggles and see what happens.

I agree its a good idea. Yes you can avoid the smoke but with goggles you don't have to worry about it.