"Oakley this, Oakley that, Oakley's are the Greatest"... But are they really? Sure they have the best selection - they have a style for everyone. All the big names wear them in the sports world. From surfer to wakeboarder, to golfer, to football player's (Visor's), to … [Read more...]
Hobie Alter’s dream was born in his parents’ garage in 1950 when Hobie decided to apply his love of woodworking to the sport of surfing. In the years to follow, plenty of other ocean innovations emerged from Hobie’s imagination to include their world-famous polarized sunglasses … [Read more...]
The Loadout Room crew have been longtime supporters of Gatorz Eyewear. We have reviewed several different models over the past few years and the common question I kept getting was, "are the Gatorz rated for ballistic protection?" Although I could never say yes, they have always … [Read more...]
When it comes to sunglasses there is quite a smattering of products used among Special Operations groups. However you seem to see two main brands used. Oakley and Gatorz. Up until yesterday I had no experience using Gatorz though I had on many occasions seen my coworkers or other … [Read more...]
Smith Drop Elite I'm a sucker for a good quality pair of sunglasses that double as eye protection for shooting and other adventure related activities. We have previously reviewed the Smith Frontman Elite sunglasses. The Smith Frontman Elite are a do-it-all shield for your … [Read more...]
I have lost more sunglasses than I can count on both hands. Most models were lost in my foolish youth. It generally went something like, "Hey, watch this," as I front-flipped off the houseboat, only to see my sunglasses fly off mid-flight, lost forever to the bottom of the lake. … [Read more...]
