Author Topic: binocs foggin up.... (Read 4665 times)

deerhunter_98520 · « **on:** October 28, 2011, 11:23:53 AM »

Whats everyone use to keep their binocs from foggin up in the rain....if its even possible

i have a antifog spray but it doesnt work worth crap...anyone try rain x....not sure if its good for the lenses so i havent tried

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 28, 2011, 11:34:50 AM »

Quote from: deerhunter_98520 on October 28, 2011, 11:23:53 AM

Whats everyone use to keep their binocs from foggin up in the rain....if its even possible i have a antifog spray but it doesnt work worth crap...anyone try rain x....not sure if its good for the lenses so i havent tried

Mine are fog-proof/Vortex. I used to use Rain-X for my motorcycle goggles when it was raining. I don't know if it's recommended for fine optics though.

deerhunter_98520 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 28, 2011, 11:46:12 AM »

I have a leupold cascades...just like all the rest there fogproof inside the binocs but what about the outside of the lenses...ur vortex binocs dont fog up at all?..i had a hell of a time last weekend tryin to keep fog off in the pissin rain

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 28, 2011, 11:47:49 AM »

Quote from: deerhunter_98520 on October 28, 2011, 11:46:12 AM

I have a leupold cascades...just like all the rest there fogproof inside the binocs but what about the outside of the lenses...ur vortex binocs dont fog up at all?..i had a hell of a time last weekend tryin to keep fog off in the pissin rain

I haven't had a problem yet, but i hunted early bow and it was hot and dry until the last day. No problems the last day. Now that it's colder, I may. I've only had them for about 3 months.

deerhunter_98520 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 28, 2011, 11:56:25 AM »

Mine were fine during early elk too..just this cold wet oct deer hunt in the rain is whats doin it

dartondude · « **Reply #5 on:** October 28, 2011, 03:59:24 PM »

I purchased the Cabelas XTs right before hunting season and they worked awesome in the Cascades in early Sept., but as soon as I started hunting October on, with the cold, moist, and rainy conditions, they fogged up like crazy.

I returned them last week for a pair of Bushnell Legend Ultra HD binocs which are working much better with their Rainguard coating.

pope · « **Reply #6 on:** October 28, 2011, 04:26:10 PM »

Warm, moist air will always condense on cold glass (cold anything). Is the "fog" developing on the eyepieces? It's probably from warm, moist air exhaled by YOU. Solution? I just figured this out last night while waiting for Bambi to show. Exhale deeply, then put the binos up to your face while your slowly inhale. Hold your breath until you have to exhale. Just before you exhale, pull the glasses away from your face and blow. It works.

sirmissalot · « **Reply #7 on:** October 28, 2011, 04:32:10 PM »

Get a couple good optics rags. I have Leica's and would never put anything like Rain x on them. Most of the tim when mine fog up its because of my sweaty face close to the cold glass. Just keep drying them off not sure theres much else you can do.

frogman · « **Reply #8 on:** October 28, 2011, 04:33:46 PM »

Pope is correct!!!
Back in my SCUBA diving days we used to put toothpaste or dish soap on the inside of the mask then wash it out before we went in. I am going to try this with my binocs and report later this weekend.
(puts a fine film over the lens) Do not worry, my binocs are not worth anything anyways LOL

Ripper · « **Reply #9 on:** October 28, 2011, 04:52:25 PM »

Carry a rag with you. I have a good pair of Nikons and like all my other bino's, when it's cold and rainy or snowing, they fog up. A good rag is the only to keep them clear.

deerhunter_98520 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 28, 2011, 06:25:06 PM »

I know its my body heat doin it i was just seein if anyone has found a good anti fog spray that actually works lol..i carry a rag in my pocket...i actually had a full size towel and it was completely soaked half way through the day

uplandhunter870 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 28, 2011, 06:30:50 PM »

i carry a good micro fiber clothe. the two antifogs that i like are the dry wipe compound by nikon and a blue goop called cat crap, havent been able to find the cat crap for a long time but the nikon dry wipe compound seems to work well

Jason · « **Reply #12 on:** October 28, 2011, 06:40:48 PM »

Cat Crap works really good

deerhunter_98520 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 28, 2011, 06:56:42 PM »

ill have to try the cat crap.........................for the optics

deerhunter_98520 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 28, 2011, 07:02:06 PM »

theres cat crap on ebay...the anti fog paste and fake turds

stumprat · « **Reply #15 on:** October 28, 2011, 07:19:34 PM »

Shaving cream.
Apply and rub in. Cleans the glass and won't fog.

Works great on eye glasses, and bathroom mirrors, and binoculars.

Cheap also.

Jason · « **Reply #16 on:** October 28, 2011, 07:41:28 PM »

Quote from: deerhunter_98520 on October 28, 2011, 06:56:42 PM

ill have to try the cat crap.........................for the optics

Laugh all you want the stuff works great
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=cat%20crap%20anti%20fog&source=web&cd=5&ved=0CGkQFjAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daddiesboardshop.com%2Fcat-crap-anti-fog-lens-cleaner.aspx&ei=jWerTormMIWYiAK86IHtCg&usg=AFQjCNGvQm9U-mJgrWzcw_VGn02PYcPeqA&sig2=xNFviPUZzt9Iz5ZoU-c86Q

madmack76 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 28, 2011, 07:47:28 PM »

ever tried car wax
works for me

frogman · « **Reply #18 on:** October 28, 2011, 07:49:55 PM »

cat crap pure genius !!!

deerhunter_98520 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 28, 2011, 07:56:36 PM »

Quote from: Jason on October 28, 2011, 07:41:28 PM

Quote from: deerhunter_98520 on October 28, 2011, 06:56:42 PM
ill have to try the cat crap.........................for the optics
Laugh all you want the stuff works great
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=cat%20crap%20anti%20fog&source=web&cd=5&ved=0CGkQFjAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.daddiesboardshop.com%2Fcat-crap-anti-fog-lens-cleaner.aspx&ei=jWerTormMIWYiAK86IHtCg&usg=AFQjCNGvQm9U-mJgrWzcw_VGn02PYcPeqA&sig2=xNFviPUZzt9Iz5ZoU-c86Q

i believe you...im gonna order some and try it...just gotta love the name

pope · « **Reply #20 on:** October 28, 2011, 08:11:50 PM »

Pretty funny stuff! But keeping the glass clean helps. Ever notice how easily the inside of your car window fogs up when dirty? Here's another tip. On a cold, sunny morning, you're gonna fog the eye-piece glass just by breathing out your nose. If you forgot to bring a soft cloth, just turn the eye-piece glass to face the sun for 90 seconds. It will drive the moisture right off.

Jason · « **Reply #21 on:** October 28, 2011, 08:26:14 PM »

Quote from: deerhunter_98520 on October 28, 2011, 07:56:36 PM

i believe you...im gonna order some and try it...just gotta love the name

It was on here a few years ago someone posted that their lenses were fogging up, and another member said that Cat Crap works great. I remember I had the same problem with my lenses fogging up, but there was no way in hell I was stupid enough to put cat crap on them

but once i found out what it really was I have used it ever since with good results

squeeze2drop · « **Reply #22 on:** October 28, 2011, 08:34:10 PM »

Cottonballs work best

deerhunter_98520 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 28, 2011, 09:03:01 PM »

Quote from: Jason on October 28, 2011, 08:26:14 PM

Quote from: deerhunter_98520 on October 28, 2011, 07:56:36 PM

i believe you...im gonna order some and try it...just gotta love the name
It was on here a few years ago someone posted that their lenses were fogging up, and another member said that Cat Crap works great. I remember I had the same problem with my lenses fogging up, but there was no way in hell I was stupid enough to put cat crap on them but once i found out what it really was I have used it ever since with good results

thats awsome

ICEMAN · « **Reply #24 on:** October 29, 2011, 07:48:29 AM »

Years ago I cut up a car drying chamois ...cut it into smaller squares. I tied a lanyard onto alot of these and now carry one attached to my binocular lanyard. They work really well at quickly clearing fog or rain drops from the binocs or scope...

deerhunter_98520 · « **Reply #25 on:** October 29, 2011, 08:30:44 AM »

I got a sham wow with me today...figured it would work as good as a towel

Helix · « **Reply #26 on:** October 31, 2011, 10:51:39 AM »

Cat Crap. Rub it all over the lenses. It won't fog up at all...

Now that you are done Laughing. There is a product called Cat Crap that comes in a little red flip top tub kind of a blue waxy substance. You'll find it in the Ski section at REI. It's desiged for ski goggles but it will keep the water from condensing in small droplets on binos and scopes or eye glasses if you wear them. I can't say that it is reccomended for coated optics. but it works. You just have to make absolutely sure you don't get grit in it or on your finger before applying it. I got a piece of grit on my finger then used it on my glasses once. scratched the hell out of it before I realized it.

sirmissalot · « **Reply #27 on:** October 31, 2011, 11:17:29 AM »

I saw a decent selection of anti fog stuff at wholesale sports last night in the optics section. Be interesting to hear how it works

Helix · « **Reply #28 on:** October 31, 2011, 11:28:26 AM »

funny I didn't see page 2 when I posted. Thought I was first to mention Cat Crap.

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