[pct-l] Sun glasses

[pmags at yahoo.com (Paul Magnanti)]

re: concerning not needing sun glasses

I used to never wear sun glasses while
backpacking...until I moved to an area with much
higher altitudes and more extensive UV radiation due
to that fact.

I find in high altitude settings, they are rather
helpful. Goes without saying that in extended periods
of snow travel they are a NECESSITY!!!!

Even the $10 drug store glasse now have 100% UVA and
UVB protection. 

I will also add that some sort of protection should be
used in high altitude settings. The UV radiation can
be fierce. At sea level I almost never burned. After a
few outings at 10k+ feet, a sun hat and long sleeves
became standard wear for me. (On day hikes, though, I
will typically just slap on some SPF15).



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