nshields84

nshields84 t1_j7edzt6 wrote

Check out Western Rise. Although you don’t need to hike in them, you could. They are great for casual, travel, and I wear mine to meetings (depends on your job of course). Super durable. I have diversion and evolution.

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nshields84 t1_j5xe0sb wrote

There’s no evidence that blue blocking reduces eye strain. In short that has more to do with taking breaks, text size, and your glasses Rx.

Blue light is incredibly important and in fact should be consumed/absorbed from wake until ~60 but ideally 90 minutes before you want to be asleep. In fact, blocking blue light during the day is detrimental to your natural rhythms and has cascading effects.

Blocking at night will allow your natural melatonin expression. I use the Rise Science app to predict my circadian and get a reminder to put on blue blockers as my melatonin window approaches (time shifts daily).

For more info look up Dr. Satchin Panda (book) and several Dr. Andrew Huberman podcast episodes.

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nshields84 t1_izhtlbg wrote

They hold up incredibly well. I wear them A LOT and no discernible wear.

Evolution are thinner/lighter and fit a bit looser. Diversion are thicker canvas - more denim weight - and the fit is more tailored.

There’s an evolution 2.0 out but I’ve not tried.

I’m 5’7.5” and have had all of them tailored shorter - and no issues.

Fwiw I have WR hats, 2 merino oxfords, and a performance flannel (discontinued I think). All their stuff is great. I’ve backed most projects on kickstarter. I’d buy their jackets too if I didn’t have a good lineup already.

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nshields84 t1_izduygx wrote

Western Rise. I have 3 pairs of evolution and 1 pair of diversion (a bit heavier and more tapered). People really like their AT too.

I can travel for weeks with just a few pair, wear with tee shirt, button down, or sweatshirt. Especially the evolution do well in warmth (though I wear diversion in summer heat too), but also a nice job cutting wind.

I was checking and looks like they have a sale on pants right now.

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