Basics of Tactical Eye Protection (Smith Elite, Oakley, Revision, Gatorz)

[@cam5084]

I wear Oakleys while I shoot because they look cool, and that's all that matters

[@50centpb7]

This but unironicallly.

[@robertadams6694]

If you look good while doing it you are probably doing it right

[@jamieperkins8796]

Same

[@Guti518]

What oakleys would you consider now?🤔

[@VoltageLP]

I wear a GPNVG even at daylight for that same reason

[@nx99]

BOOM! I hit the bell, got the notice and now I'm here. Now, let's talk about fitness and nutrition: How many bags of Bugles should we be eating?

[@GarandThumb]

3

[@nx99]

I'm on it, boss!

[@chsims7032]

Lmao. I always have 1 in my day pack. I knew it wasn't enough.

[@fearsomefoursome4]

Don't forget your crayons.

[@chsims7032]

fearsomefoursome4 definitely a must, make a nice snack, plus I can use them to attempt to complete a picture in my connect the dots and color by numbers book

[@chrisc.3472]

Mom bought me some Dewalts. 10/10 would recommend

[@Saroxis]

eye patch> eye pro

[@okie1011]

Saroxis Big Boss, is that you?

[@Liam-op7dz]

Saroxis BOSS! *salutes*

[@_Dolofonia]

It's all about looking cool, just a fact.

[@mrdrprof99]

Kept you waiting huh?

[@michaelspence3675]

Double eye patch is the best

[@goatismyname]

Cute haircut.

[@GarandThumb]

thanks bae

[@packrunner2636]

You must be navy

[@tjbach8213]

despite being all dudes this comment section still has more sexual tension than freshman homecoming

[@JukentheBox]

TJ Bach oh shiz

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

You talking shit about my waifu?

[@DelightfulTyrant]

What, your shooting buddy isn't a trap? What are you, gay?

[@mrdrprof99]

You said coming. Lol

[@rosemaryhofstedt6703]

Lol

[@brosgrims8502]

I identify as a 2012 Honda Accord (luxury edition)

[@GarandThumb]

Bros Grims haha wasn't ready for this comment

[@gameahollic]

Garand Thumb I identify as a triple meat Whataburger with cheese. On a serious note, love your channel and all the stuff you bring to the table. Keep it up my man!

[@rosemaryhofstedt6703]

Bros Grims I'm an attack helicopter

[@luisgandara7440]

I sexually identify myself as a flannel shirt

[@luisgandara7440]

@@StevenTheAristolianNerd rauuuu

[@kevinfannin9611]

Another great line of eye protection to check out is Wiley X. All of their glasses are ANSI rated as far as I know. Plus, the glasses they have with polarized lenses are outstanding. The visual clarity is top notch. They work great as sunglasses for everyday use too. For that reason in particular, I generally always have my eye pro with me in case a sporadic trip to the range occurs. Fair warning, the frame on them is kinda thick, which might cause your ear protection to break the seal around the ear and lose some effectiveness. I hadn't actually considered that aspect till I saw Garand Thumb point it out in this video, but its never really been a problem for me. So give Wiley X a look, or don't. I ain't trying to tell you how to live your life.

[@engineeringgoat8576]

I come here for Daddy's load of knowledge....I stay to read all the amazing comments his followers make

[@silvermediastudio]

You for the Daddy's Load part right. How's your throat?

[@RTTGunsGear]

I just got a pair of Gatorz and they are without a doubt nicer than any Oakley's I've had.

[@entltyq]

Oakleys: plastic, nonadjustable, overpriced, quicker material fatigue, slow customer service, not American made, and qqy-looking. Gatorz: the opposite of Oakleys.

[@ShidenByakko]

Started my tacticool journey w/ a pair of Wiley X SG-1 with custom special-edition mirrored lenses. I had no end of problems w/ sweating and fogging, in a drydrydry Australia and SoCal... So I got me a sweet pair of ESS CDIs, which went through my hell of a rough treatment and survived, only to get lost by my niece-in-law, by the fault of all my in-laws... So I'm currently wearing ESS ICE, currently on my 3rd pair. They're highly recommended, no problems with them, I ensure they stay on my head by doing up a custom-knotted self-tightened elastic bungie. Finally stored away my much-well-used and loved ESS ICE, replacing them with a sweet pair of ESS Crossbow, if it's good enough for Nutnfancy, it's good enough for me!

[@atilliar]

Love my Peltor coms! They're perfect for when I'm doing hardcore airsoft ops in the basement and mom needs to tell me the pizza rolls are ready. I even got her to talk in 10-codes to me so she doesn't break radio protocol. In the end, Love pillow was rescued and we all enjoyed pizza rolls.

[@SzymonFiedler]

US MIL-PRF-31013 is the six times kinetic energy level of the ANSI Z87.1+. So the only sensible option is going with eye protection which complies to mil-spec. Take a look at US ARMY Authorized Protective Eyewear List.

[@xsickpeoplex]

i find they all steam up. but then again I am very fat.

[@CircaSriYak]

being fat=obstructing bullets that might otherwise hit your teammates

[@silvermediastudio]

Thanks for the comment, bullet sponge. Try spitting on the inside of the lens first, wearing a bandana, and putting some powder (very, very light) on your face. It'll keep the moisture down and prevent fogging.

[@whiskeyactual.]

It is a very valuable team assist oriented character class called "tank".

[@AggiePhil]

I like these old format videos so much better.

[@gerald7967]

Hey Garand have you ever tried to do the run portion of the PT test with Heelys?

[@EverydayGentsEDC]

Smith Prospects and Hudsons have been my go to for years now. Mil spec rated and can be worn outside Mil and LE roles.

[@blazeharding4655]

Lol. Couldn't be better timing on this video. Today we (my team) T&Eed the Smith, Revision, ESS, and Wiley X because we want to move away from the goggles. I have used ESS and Wiley X glasses in the past, but based on my limited experience with the Revision, I liked them the best. Did not fog and felt the most comfortable.

[@pequod1]

I will stick to my Minecraft shades thx xx

[@GarandThumb]

savage

[@ZimaNoMori]

Hell yeah

[@warriorgospel8168]

I've use my WileyX glasses for a few years and haven't noticed any interference with my ear pro. Not sure if they meet the standards but they're approved for any training classes and ranges I've been to.

[@amoulet69]

Have tried ESS ICE 3 Naro, Oakley M Frame Strike, M Frame 2.0 and Revision Hellfly. All top glasses. Only APEL, ANSI, Z87+ or similar, safety first. You can get a bunch of rifles but only 2 eyes.

[@timrobbins7687]

gatorz are really solid. they make them in all different type of frame styles and lens colors. they even have a clear lens option

[@VictoryOrValhalla14]

Didn't have Eyepro during the invasion of Iraq or earpro. Didn't have any issues, get eyepro for 2nd deployment. 3 eye surgeries later and I still need reading glasses lol. Huge advocate for eyepro regardless of it not working for me when I needed it the most. Eyepro is essential for the small things. I wont shoot without them, shit I don't even weed wack the lawn without them and yes i break the cardinal rule of looking cool.

[@davidwarren719]

Review some flannel shirts for us Daddy!

[@rantional8180]

Can I just say god bless garand thumb. I've been watching his vids for years and even now when I have a question this guy is always there with an answer, a trusted answer. And I say that as a professional couch commando, overly critical and unreasonable. Lol

[@cavalrymajor]

The Oakley M Frames SI 3.0's are great! Work well w over the ear pro. The full seal Helo inserts are great for Tankers like myself blocking sand and other airborne bullshit! I know a lot of the SF Airborne operators like them for jumps. Theyve been very good to me on deployments hence keeping up w the Joneses in the newest version. I dont care if its nerdy, but i got a pair in multicam and really like they did some M Frames up camo. 2-13 Cav Rgt "Dark Riders"! Scouts Out!

[@MrSgtClean]

You should definitely look at ESS Crossbows. I've used the regular frame for a few years, and they rock. Super comfy. I have a friend who wears those under his Peltors with no problem.

[@af22raptor23503]

Great Vid! I have been going back and forth between the Wiley-X Rommel II and the Smith Optics Aegis Echo with very good results. I was able to pick up several sets of Aegis Echos when they were on a Clearance Sale and I was able to get several sets that I keep in my rifle cases and range bags as well as in my primary vehicle. I was introduced to the Rommel II by several SWCC members during an extended TAD tour in ASF and volunteered for bay patrolling that was an incredible fun time on the water going very fast and getting to shooting a M240B at stationary and moving targets. Please Keep up the GREAT WORK!

[@mrreedbringsthebacon]

I refuse to wear eye pro while daddy garand paints my face.

[@toddcarter156]

I took your advice and started screaming Barney’s I love you, you love me song through the envelope slot in my front door at the nice Dominos man. He was so happy of my kind song that he started shaking, in fact he was so happy that he couldn’t even remember how to speak. Great advice (11/10) would recommend.

[@cosmolineandgritsforbreakf3795]

It's really cool when your on patrol scanning the ground for I.E.Ds and you glasses fog up.... awesome

[@antoniofilippi891]

one of the best channel on KZbin

[@misccva9328]

For us old crappers, I look forward to your review Rx eye protection. WileyX Valor is what I ware. But I need a complex lens for close and distance. Thanks for outstanding content with a smattering of humor.

[@Frost640]

I make my wife watch your intros because we both find them hilariously amazing, so you do have at minimum one female that watches however brief it may be.

[@real8304]

More than one. Feels weird to be jumping out like "we're here" to be acknowledged, lol. Still searching for a review that mentions small ballistic glasses to fit my female head.

[@schoolofcommonsense306]

"Like, comment, subscribe.....Do all that good shit." I like when you talk to us like that Mr. Thumb.

[@frank.preacher]

big fan of my Oakley Mframe 3.0 glasses. also love my Oakley Radar, and i also wear Oakley Gascan

[@skippythebandit]

Loving the Oakley 3.0 and the varaiaty of glass colours.

[@311Nate_Allen]

So my personnel recommendation would be the Oakley Shocktubes if you want a lower profile ballistic sunglass. They're saved my eyesight when a lady decided to head-oned my patrol vehicle earlier this year (2022). They held up without even a scratch despite flying glass, debris, and full airbag deployment. I have a lot of Oakley sunglass, and ballistic sunglasses in general, but I always revert back to the Shocktubes.

[@ajdorer3891]

Half day from school and a new video!!

[@mattnichols3555]

Personally I'm a huge fan of the ESS crossbow glasses. I haven't used any of the eye pro from the video so I can't really compare them but the crossbow suppressors are super comfy under ear pro.

[@danielney6]

How are the suppressor without earpro? Sometimes I use without helmet, sometimes I ride motorcycle, or would I need the strap?

[@mattnichols3555]

@@danielney6 I have two different frames for them, the slim one for under earpro has little holes for an included strap and the “normal” sunglasses frame has rubber grips on the arms. The strap is really unobtrusive and the other frames fit like normal sunglasses. I find the slim frames fall off without earpro and honestly I just have the lanyard always attached to them.

[@bedlamite42]

ANSI Z87.1 is standard impact protection, Ansi Z87.1+ is high velocity impact protection. Get the ones with the plus.

[@notacop0628]

I enjoy this channel too much.

[@flamethrowerx1923]

If anyone is experiencing fogging problems but don’t want to change glasses try a product called frog spit, I haven’t used it personally but someone I know (who is experienced in many types of combat) recommended it to me when I got a glasses strap

[@Kc-xf3qb]

Such a great opening and so true.

[@dustinjohnson1236]

gatorz has come out with the inferno lens which will become clear when dark out could be a good option

[@Frost0656]

Man you guys have come a long way since the Wiley X from 2005 or so.

[@trevor79led]

When I go to the range I normally wear standard OSHA approved safety glasses. I all ways have them with me. They are very thin over the ears and and I don't have any sweating issues. For me they work well.

[@alborne556]

The link that you have is for the m frame the military S.I ones are the Oakley m frame 3.0 plus the look cool and retail for 130 they have a unique lens called prizm that makes what you see more clear.

[@ZapperFeatM4n94]

ESS Suppressors are also great to wear with hearing protection and are balistic-rated. They do have that "brow" though (which I personaly dont mind)

[@KneightRiduh]

damn that notification bell is the business. we have a weird community here. THOTS gather round

[@rdillon007]

Have been a fan of Wiley X for a while now, but the frames can pry up over-ear hearing protection depending on how you're holding the weapon. It's always a nice surprise when you least expect it, then you're saying "huh? What?" for the next few hours...

[@texasranger24]

Oakley Tombstones are just the way to go with shooting glasses. You simply don't know what you haven't seen with all those other glasses on unless you tried Tombstones. I would never ever shoot clay or from the ground without them again. The field of view man, the field of view...

[@krakers20]

I let an arrested subject "escape" so I could get home on time to watch the new Garand Thumb.

[@CraigorysJorts]

If one is looking for a set of clear eyepro, then strolling down to the safety glasses at Home Depot or Tractor Supply can yield some good results. Construction guys who have to wear them all day will complain about all the stuff you might, so they will be comfortable and antifog, as well as have a Z87.1 rating. Plus you might save a couple bucks from them not being marketed as "tactical".

[@jago668]

They will also tend to have shit optical clarity. Sometimes shows up in weird warping, and magnification issues. They'll do to shoot paper at a range, but I wouldn't trust my life to them.

[@CraigorysJorts]

I have several different pairs that I cycle through and they all work perfectly fine. I'm not talking about the scratched up stuff you find in the cabinet in the shop. Brand new quality safety glasses. I have never seen any warping or distortion of any sort, and I wear them every day at work.

[@ShidenByakko]

+Cordan +jago668 Yup, James Yeager said something on that, he had a student in his class that was shooting all over the paper when wearing generic safety glasses. He let the guy wear his Oakley's and then the guy was hitting bull's-eyes... 'Nuff said

[@Chrzysztof]

I use ESS ICE and now I consider purchasing Boole Ranger just for fun and looking cool.

[@d51d_46]

I wear prescription lenses in Wiley X frams for work. Wiley X are ANSI Z87.1 stamped.

[@timshapleyadventures]

Great video, your really good at running in slow motion... amazing

[@lilacnguy2]

Up until a year ago, I didn’t realize that I need better eyepro. Not because I was wearing sub par ones but because I needed Asian fit ones. Asians have a shallower nose brige so it’s a bit of a problem with most eye pro. I am wearing the Oakley Flak 2.0 Asian fit ones. They fit perfectly and I have the shooter lens in them. Also, they are more sunglasses style so I don’t mind wearing them everyday.

[@0megaJB]

Great video and I might check out the Smith's. I'm currently using Revision Hellfly Ballistic Sunglasses with the Photocromic lenses which I really like instead of swapping out lenses but I find they will fog pretty easily when it's hot out.

[@mritaci15]

make a video on nvgs you recommend

[@ButtersRazz]

Issued

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

AN/PVS-7 or AN/PVS-21. As long as you look cool, nothing else matters.

[@russlowrey]

those are hard to take home. don't count on it

[@4dd0]

Bollé Tactical.. I use their Raiders and X810 .. Unlike other brands I've used over the years, Bollé is the only one that doesn't fog up.

[@dedalnok]

Thank you, another informative video. I'm from Switzerland and bought the other day at my local gun store SWISS MADE 🇨🇭"Red Rock Eyewear". They started as motorcycle eyewear company but even the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) is wearing those glasses. They are suuuuuper light and extra thin made around the ears for under helmets and hearing protection, and they are shatterproof. Maybe anyone wants to have a look...

[@TheTopherloaf]

My cousin says the 1 rule of being a paratrooper... But I digress. I don't tactical but I like wearing Wiley X because they're inexpensive and ballistic rated, since I wear sunglasses outside in the daylight near 99% of the time. I also just acquired a pair of Oakley Flak 2.0 which are not MIL or ANSI rated and are just to well...look cool.

[@bolinam9698]

That slow mow running clip is like watching tactical baywatch.....so hot 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@joshlogan8853]

Notification Squad..... y'all the real MVP's

[@briancrowe3543]

The new Magpul glasses work pretty good and look cool

[@lanceroparaca1413]

Some advice would be good on which shade should you use depending on the environment, you know, black for sun protection, clear for night ops. Cause there's always "that guy" that takes black shades in the dark. Also, I would like to hear on which cases sould one wear the yellow or the orangish shades. Thanks dad.

[@Painfulwhale360]

Ok, I’m new to the channel. I’ve seen you talk about how crazy the comment sections are.. and you’re right. I love it. I’m in. But not in that way 💕

[@Shieldsz]

ESS Ice naro's have worked pretty well for me... As they're pretty much the only one that are not too big for my face.

[@triton302]

2024 here... man I miss these epic intros.

[@GandalfTheBased1]

Looking cool > Safety = No eye pro

[@czgunnerandpilot8379]

ChaseK'18 squinting doesn't look cool I've found a nice set of aviators whether mirrored or just black lenses is definitely your best bet

[@braxtonamour]

CZGunnerandPilot Nobody who carries a gun for a living wears aviators anymore dork! Multicam pairs well with Ray Bans

[@philglass295]

BFW You mean the same Ray Bans that basically made aviators famous? Aviators are their main cash cow lol.

[@MattBoone_]

do you have any recommendations for prescription lenses? I currently run CDI eye pro but run into a lot of the problems you mentioned with sweat and eye pro.

[@RINALDI998]

yes, learn to put on contact lenses and destroy the balls of the seller asking for a smaller and harder lens so they won't ever fall off, they come at a price but then you won't have the reason to say "But wHaT's GoNnA haPPeN tO mY TacTICal AwaRnESS iF mY lEnsES FAlls? i pUt bAcK uP irOn SigHTs bUT i'LL dIE tHE sAmE"

[@akmarksman]

Since I need prescription lenses,I use Oakley Half Jackets. XLJ lens over the standard lens. Polarized too.

[@RandomUnsuspectingNarwhal]

Just a straight female passing by. I'm only here to stare at garand for 5 minutes. 😛

[@mathewholihan2468]

Honey, that's why we are all here....

[@levlev.1028]

Lmao

[@levlev.1028]

@@mathewholihan2468 me too

[@danielmorris6584]

Mathew Holihan 😂

[@fearofdark77]

Do a video on different calibers and why/when should you use each one.

[@MSKommando]

Revision Sawfly MAX-Wrap This is the one that i use in the german Bundeswehr.

[@numbertoopencil55]

MSKommando I have never deployed with them, but I love mine and have never had an issue with them personally.

[@DaleKurtMurray]

I recently purchased the ESS Eyewear Crossbow (with Clear, Black and Amber) and thinner frames. I'm not sure I can actively move around it in yet as I find that the thicker frames droop down.

[@1djtraxx]

Dude, you're really hitting on a lot of great topics!!!

[@WeatherMan404]

very insightful never thought about the frames with eye pro

[@kamferjau]

I like my Oakley Radar Range glasses with the PRIZM TR45 colored lenses.

[@StMichaelW1]

notif squad we out here. flannel review video when?

[@SlyDz420]

The ANSI standard needs to have a + at the end or else they're worthless. 87.1 means they can withstand x amount of pressure. Then the + means they can withstand x amount of force at speed.

[@kootic]

I like your haircut dad.

[@goatismyname]

I'm a little blind at distance, so I wear glasses while shooting. Not sure about their ballistic rating, but they do stop rouge brass.

[@calebl3761]

notification squad up

[@andrelopez4709]

Watching this while eating pizza.... I am not a growing boy, I'm a full grown 5'6 150lb man. I will xontinue to eat pizza everyday thank ya much.

[@StevenTheAristolianNerd]

Flannel Review for outdoors use. People keep asking. I hope this comment will suffice. Cotton kills absorbs moisture such as sweat and doesn't retain heat as well as other materials. So it can get hard to keep warm in a wet shirt. Wool is good for warmth and doesn't absorb as much moisture. As for tactical/duty use: Cotton wool blends may be the way to go as long as it's 50/50 blend or mostly wool.

[@michaelwyles6313]

Hows it going Garand Thumb. I have to wear Prescription glasses have no Idea how they are rated, But when I was on the Yakima Firing Range 30+ years ago I had Eagle eyes. Now I have old man eyes. We do love your Channel keep the Humor flying. Thank you

[@devon1008]

I have a set of Oakley M Frame 3.0's and have had them for about 3 years now and wear them just about everyday. They're great under over the ear hearing pro, the brow can sometimes get pushed against your forehead and contain the sweat but it's not very often. The only thing I hated was that little clip that holds the lense to the frames, it broke about 6 months ago or so and I doubt I can get a replacement of just that part. I was looking to replace them with the new M Frame Alphas soon though. Other than that stupid little lense clip thing, (Which has been eliminated on the Alphas) they work amazingly well. That and they look pretty cool and that's what matters the most.

[@tonywallick1337]

I've been wearing gas cans by Oakley for over 4 years and they are super tough and stick to your face well.

[@1djtraxx]

I picked up a pair of Bole' polycarbonate sunglasses. No real experience with them yet. I'll update when I have that.

[@RickDeckard2049]

Nice fresh cut bro.

[@tacbear]

ESS Suppressors, very comfortable, Military spec and have flat thin temples that work well with headsets!!........less than $35.00!!

[@gadsenculpepper4868]

I'm a monicle, top hat kinda guy so I'll leave it to the pro-pros...great vid

[@Ruggles_Like_Snuggles]

how bout some info on NVG's....thank you for all the great videos!!!! super grateful.

[@blackops2096]

Definitely one of my favorite gum channels, new to it and great comedy. But I was wondering, I'm a 21yo college student and I have been thinking about joining the military after I graduate, curious if you have any incite and whatnot. My dad is ex-sf officer, but I kind of want a different perspective on being in the military and if you have any advice. Not exactly sure what you do, but I'm guessing sf or a specialized unit. But great advice on training and whatnot. Keep putting them out, I enjoy it and watch these between classes. Thanks.

[@lauren4652]

I'm a chick and I love your videos, content, and I'm a firearm enthusiast! 😉

[@caseybrown5183]

Got multiple free ESS. Happy wit um.

[@silvermediastudio]

WileyX works for me, sometimes get a little seepage through the muffs but with double protection it isn't a big deal. Their lenses are nicely polarized but soft, and will scratch. But they are replaceable at a reasonable cost and the frames/hinges are very durable. $60 a pair compared to $100+ for the bougie brands.

[@johnrescigno1086]

On Smiths website, the pivlock echos page has a picture of you.