Best Glasses for Travel: Durable and Lightweight Picks

If you travel often or perhaps you're going on holiday, choosing glasses that are durable and lightweight is key. Specific glasses can work better in travel scenarios, such as driving long distances or hiking. Our guide below will take you through our top picks, which enhance your travel experience and keep your vision crystal clear no matter where your adventures take you.

The Importance of Travel-Friendly Glasses

Unlike regular glasses, choosing travel-friendly glasses means factoring in your type of travel when choosing lenses and shopping for comfort, fit, durability, and weight. These are some benefits of opting for travel-suited glasses -

Enhanced Visual Experience

• Durable - They can withstand the rigors of travel without breaking or getting scratched easily.

• Lightweight - This ensures comfort during long days of sightseeing and exploring.

• Anti-reflective and UV Protection - Reduces eye strain and protects from the sun.

Versatile

Suitable for all kinds of activities, whether it's beach relaxation, city tours, or hiking, travel-friendly glasses are ideal for all types of environments.

Stylish

Travel glasses should complement your travel wardrobe and look stylish enough for any outfit and destination.

Scene-Specific Glasses Recommendations

Some travel glasses are more suited to different types of travel than others, we’ve listed our scene-specific glasses recommendations below.

Urban Exploration

Scene Requirement: Glasses that have both style and functionality to protect your eyes. Our Glasses Recommendation: Sunglasses could be a good option in a modern style, like cat eye sunglasses, for example, giving both fashion and protecting your eyes from the sun.

Beach and Water Activities

Scene Requirement:

• Proper UV protection helps shield your eyes from intense sunlight and reflective surfaces like water. Polarization can also help with glare.

• Your glasses should also have good durability to withstand salty and wet environments.

• Be quick drying with water-resistant materials.

Our Glasses Recommendation:

• Polarized Sunglasses.

• Rust-resistant materials such as TR-90 sunglasses.

Hiking and Trekking

Scene Requirement:

• Protection from Elements - Hiking means you are often exposed to sunlight, wind, dust, and debris. Therefore, your glasses need to have UV protection and be able to withstand rough usage.

• Comfort and Fit - Hikers need glasses that are lightweight and comfortable so they can be worn for extended periods and stay secure when moving.

• Visual Clarity - Good visibility is essential. Lenses should offer clear vision and polarization to help reduce the glare from the sun.

Our Glasses Recommendation:

• Polarized sunglasses.

• Grey or Brown/Amber lens sunglasses.

• Ultra lightweight sunglasses.

Driving and Long Distances

If you are going on a road trip, investing in a pair of good-quality driving glasses is essential.

Scene Requirement:

• Comfort for extended wear.

• Adaptability to changing light conditions.

• Minimization of glare from oncoming headlights and reflective road surfaces.

Our Glasses Recommendation:

• GlassesShop Transition Series.

Professional and Business Travel

Unlike other travel glasses, professional and business glasses need to have style and function.

Scene Requirement:

• A professional and stylish appearance.

• Durability for frequent use and travel.

• Comfort for all-day wear in meetings and conferences.

Our Glasses Recommendation:

• Classic and timeless designs such as Aviator sunglasses or rectangle frames.

• High-quality materials such as acetate and metal for a premium look and feel.

• Adjustable nose pads and temple tips, such as spring hinge glasses or glasses with adjustable nose pads, ensure a secure and comfortable fit.

Skiing

Scene Requirement:

• Full protection from the glare of the snow, wind, and damaging UV rays.

• Anti-fog capabilities to help with clear vision.

• The glasses are compatible with helmets and goggles for seamless use on the slopes.

Our Glasses Recommendation:

• Sports sunglasses.

• Mirror sunglasses.

• Goggles.

Find Your Travel Sunglasses With GlassesShop

With over 1800 frames and various lenses, GlassesShop offers a wide variety of travel sunglasses and glasses to suit your needs. If you want to see how your travel glasses look before buying, we recommend our try-before-you-buy service. With this, you can order up to five pairs to try on at home for free and get a feel for how they fit and look without any commitment.

We also have plenty of deals to help you save money, such as BOGO (buy one get one free), 50% off new arrivals, and free shipping over $69. We have a 365-day guarantee to ensure quality and durability.