What to do with reading glasses?

[jerseydave]

I just saw a "hiking with eyeglasses" thread that prompted me to post this question.

I do not need to wear my glasses all the time, but do need them for reading and anytime I need to focus on intricate things close up...... (camera, gps, map, guide).

I don't like carrying them in the side pouch of my pack, and it's a pain to keep them in the pack because it's a real hassle to get at them when you unexpectedly need them.

I'm currently carrying them naked (no case..... get your mind out of the gutter) with one "arm" (temple) looped through a strap on my shoulder strap and keep them in place with a rubber band wrapped around both folded temples (in between the lenses).

This works, but leaves the glasses vulnerable to damage, and can still be a hassle to get to them easily.

I'm looking for ideas from others who share this dilema....... surely someone much smarter than I has already conquered this issue.

Thanks in advance,

jd

[Spokes]

I went by my eye doctors office and they gave me very lightweight plastic glasses case free. I keep it stowed in my top pack cover. Use it to keep my glasses safe if I'm in a tent or shelter. Don't want to risk rolling over on them in the middle of the night.

[Deacon]

I carry mine in the small Z-Packs pouch on my left strap right up chest high. I lined the pouch with bubble wrap which protects the folded glasses pretty well.

The pouch also has a net pouch attached where I carry my iPhone.

I'll send a photo when I get home.


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[theoilman]

The shirt I wear has a pocket with a velcro tab that works really well for my glasses (my pack straps and the pocket don't interfere). Deacon's idea looks good too.

[Hikes in Rain]

Dollar Store has an extremely lightweight hard shell plastic glasses case, for a dollar. (Go figure!! ) I use it for my regular glasses, without which I can't see anything. I especially lime the color, a bright turquoise, which even I can see without corrective lenses. (I normally wear contacts, and use glasses as a backup). Price is right, weight less than an ounce, what's not to like?

[rocketsocks]

I have a dollar store case to, flowery purple, not real happy about that, but's all they had at the time, or there's another one I use that has my back up glasses (older pair) a soft case, black with the belt clip on the back, or maybe make one out of an old cotton shirt, like a dity bag.

[Deacon]

I carry mine in the small Z-Packs pouch on my left strap right up chest high. I lined the pouch with bubble wrap which protects the folded glasses pretty well.

The pouch also has a net pouch attached where I carry my iPhone.

I'll send a photo when I get home.


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Photos of my case. 0.4 oz. The net pocket is just right for the iPhone.
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[jerseydave]

Thanks for the ideas folks, keep em comin!

I had also tried a small zippered pouch that were intended for sunglasses (wally world).
I wore it on my shoulder strap and it would have worked well, except there was no way to fasten the bottom of the case and it swing around freely.
Got quite annoying after a while.
I might have to "diy" a way to fasten it to the strap better and give it another try.

Thanks,

jd

[Wise Old Owl]

Several employees I work with have been to Walgreens at the back of the store there is a Foster Grant or fold in half style that folds up so tiny its incredible case works very well drop in pocket and always handy!

http://www.walgreens.com/search/resu...es&x=163&y=111

[doritotex]

I sewed a piece of velcro inside a loose fitting hat. When not wearing the hat, the glasses are protected in
the top pocket of my pack by the rolled up hat.

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[jerseydave]

Thanks for the help but to be honest I find this to be totally useless.

How am I supposed to fold my head in half in order to get them to fit properly?

jd

[jerseydave]

I sewed a piece of velcro inside a loose fitting hat. When not wearing the hat, the glasses are protected in
the top pocket of my pack by the rolled up hat.

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A+ for originality

[jerseydave]

Thanks for the help but to be honest I find this to be totally useless.

How am I supposed to fold my head in half in order to get them to fit properly?

jd

Intended to quote this post

Several employees I work with have been to Walgreens at the back of the store there is a Foster Grant or fold in half style that folds up so tiny its incredible case works very well drop in pocket and always handy!

http://www.walgreens.com/search/resu...es&x=163&y=111

[BrianLe]

Shirt pocket.

[Wise Old Owl]

JD - Ya need to take a hike....more.

[jerseydave]

JD - Ya need to take a hike....more.

Agreed +1...

[OzJacko]

Try doing all the things like reading in poor light that are supposed to ruin your eyesight until they get bad enough you need them all the time.
Problem solved!
Or else you just have to take a bit of a weight penalty and carry a case. The hip belt pockets on my ULA pack are perfect for camera etc and would be for glasses too but I haven't taken mine off since 1967 except to sleep, swim and have sex (sometimes).

[Majortrauma]

I've been using these on my hikes and as far as field testing a pair of reading glasses go, these things are great!!
http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Foster-Grant-MicroVision-Silver-Foldable-Reading-Glasses/6386630/product.html?cid=202290&kid=9553000357392&track=ps pla&kw={keyword}&adtype=pla
I highly recommend them.
...edited post; I just saw where WOW posted about the exact same glasses.

[jerseydave]

I haven't taken mine off since 1967 except to sleep, swim and have sex (sometimes).

I don't wear mine to sleep or swim either, but if I take em off for sex I find it difficult to see the magazine.

[Wise Old Owl]

image010a.jpg Go JD!