EG2 vs. I/OX vs. Platoon for Anti-Fog

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I am currently rocking some gen 1 EG2s, and they fog up like crazy whenever I'm not moving and are pretty beat up. Time to replace them with something newer, and I can't decide between the 3 above. I love my EG2s for fit/aesthetics/value, but I don't want the same problem. Have they updated this? My dad has I/OXs and they fit great, but I don't know what the anti-fog is like. As far as the Platoon goes, I just like way they look. I haven't tried them on yet, and no nothing about anti-fog.

The reason I am so concerned about this, is because I have a little backcountry trip planned next week and I don't want to be living in a cloud of fog for 4 days.

Thanks, +K for actual help

Dec 12 2012 7:49PM

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ThundaKilla

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I/Ox are pretty hard to fog, they have the little membrane on the lens that allows air in and out but not water. The inner lens is also micro etched to provide more surface area and decrease fogging possibility. This means there is no anti-fog coating so it can't be wiped off.

I've used Eg2's and the anti-fog coating wears off pretty easily. I've never tried platoons so I won't say anything about them.

Dec 12 2012 8:45PM

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Woodhouse

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Thank you sir!

Dec 12 2012 9:58PM

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CDdesign

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the iox will take the cake overall period... not just because of the porex-filter that lets air through but not moisture, but Smith, actually etches the inside of the lens at a microscopic level to reduce surface tension and prevent fogging...

not to mention, smith just being an overall great company to work with!

Dec 12 2012 10:49PM

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