6 Best Sunglasses for All Outdoor Adventures (2021): Le Specs, Sunski and more

Sunglasses essential at any time of the year. They protect the eyes from UV light and reduce the chances of conditions such as cataracts and macular degeneration. They also reduce eye strain when there is external brightness and eliminate disorienting brightness when driving. (Shine is also a problem when driving in snow!) They also help protect your eyes from wind, rain, or debris.

Any pair of cheap glasses will work — you can find great deals at drugstores or discount stores like TJ Maxx or Ross — but some of us in the Gear team tried on a couple of sunglasses while running, hiking, swimming, walking. , was in the sun and drove. These are our favorites.

Updated July 2021: We tested new glasses per tonne and added new options for 2021.