I'd be very surprised if they didn't carry them or something equivalent.

I'll still probably hit up some local sports stores to see what they have in the ski mask department.

Lowe's does (or did) - don't work if you wear regular glasses though

Nope, have never worn or needed prescription glasses or contacts thank goodness. Which is weird because my brother and I have never needed them, but EVERYONE else in our family, my wife's family, and my brother's wife's family all need some sort of vision correction.

One of my co-workers - who rides down to about 15/20 F and wears glasses - turned me on to a cheap and moderately effective solution. She just ties a bandana around her nose and mouth, and it works reasonably well to block wind and keep some of the hot air from going up.

I've tried a version of the bandanna trick around 0F. I tied the bandana, then put my ski goggles (cheap single lens variety) just barely touching the top, then put the face part of the balaclava loosely over the bandana. Even breathing heavily at stoplights, there was significantly less fog.

I would not endorse this solution for seriously cold weather, as the cotton bandana gets very wet. I'm currently in the market for a large scrap of wool.

This:


and/or this:


^ no fog clip for balaclavas




I haven't tried either one yet but the idea is to make sure that your breath doesn't get inside your goggles. There are more extravagant balaclava designs for diverting your breath downward but I think the first one might be good enough for me. My current balaclava has holes to exhale through but some of my breath still gets into my goggles from the lower vents. It hasn't been too much of a problem as long as I don't sit in one spot for too long.

Look to snowmobiling sites for various options.

Agreed. The Kroops goggles were worthless riding in yesterday. Temps around 20F. They were okay while moving, but as soon as I stopped they would fog up instantly. Bad for seeing if cars are coming after a stop sign.

This:

Though no one would accuse me of being fashion conscious, the above is one reason I haven't yet bought a balaclava with a snorkel (No offense to Opus).

whoa I totally need that no-fog clip for my balaclava!! Where do you find that?

I wear visorgogs. they're funky looking, but they give me a good field of vision. they are good down to about 6°f or 10°f before they start fogging up. Except this year, and I can't figure it out. But I rode home in them when it was -5°f during the aftn and they didn't fog up on me. anyway,I've been wearing them going on seven years now. I heard about them here on BF and at Icebike.org. But they keep my face warm in subfreezing temps. And they give you a great field of vision. I wear glasses and that is why I bought them. Once they get to their frosting up point. Then I switch to a pair of Uvex double lens ski goggles. I can cover my mouth and nose with those and I don't fog up. I use those when it gets below zero. But the visorgogs are like $6 apiece, they'll last about three years before you have to replace them and they do the job. In the end they were a good purchase. Who cares what people think when your riding in a driving snowstorm or a heavy rain at 4am. Its like having a little windshield on your face.
Scroll to the bottom of the link for a write-up on them. https://www.icebike.org/Clothing/Ctestedonice.htm

When it gets below 20, I wear my ski helmet and goggles with a neck gaiter. The helmet covers the ears well and the goggles don't fog at all.

Marc

I have had great success with using anti fog wipes from REI. I use a balaclava along with my Tifosi glasses and it works great.

I use motocross (MX) goggles. They're designed for riding with a helmet on, and on two wheels, just a different kind. I have two pairs, one with tint, one clear. They're not too expensive either.

Rode my bike up to a local outdoor sports store to check out their ski goggles. I'll probably come back later after I get some birthday money. Saw a pair of Oakley goggles for only $40! I probably need to try some on to see what's best, though. I didn't yesterday because it was warm in that store and I was getting uncomfortable in my cycling kit.

https://www.upnorthsports.com/Product...tail&_ID=12522

I don't have one and so I don't know how well it works. There's quite a variety of balaclava's on that site including Jim from Boston's Opus snout.