I hear you on the gloves—rubber-coated ones are great until you get a little oil or rain involved, then it’s like trying to grip a greased pig. I’ve switched to those nitrile-dipped gloves for wet stuff; they’re not perfect, but I feel like I have a bit more control. As for goggles, I’ve tried everything from cheap disposables to pricier “anti-fog” ones. Honestly, the only time mine didn’t fog up was when I forgot to put them on... Microfiber helps for about five minutes, then it’s back to wiping. If anyone’s cracked the code, I’d love to know too.
Honestly, the only time mine didn’t fog up was when I forgot to put them on...
That’s pretty much my experience too. I’ve tried the anti-fog spray, spit (gross, but desperate times), and even the “vented” goggles. Still end up wiping them every few minutes. Nitrile gloves are my go-to for wet work, but if it’s cold out, my hands freeze. Trade-offs everywhere.
- I actually switched to reusable gloves with a liner for cold days—bit more bulky, but my hands don’t freeze as much.
- For goggles, I started using the kind with a foam seal and it helped a bit with fog, though not perfect.
- Disposable stuff’s handy, but I feel like I end up tossing way more than I want. Anyone else find the reusables last longer if you’re careful?
- Still haven’t found a magic fix for fogging... maybe it just comes with the job.
Still haven’t found a magic fix for fogging... maybe it just comes with the job.
Man, if someone invents anti-fog goggles that actually work on a sweaty roof in January, I’ll buy stock. I’ve tried the foam seal ones too—better, but still end up wiping them every hour. As for gloves, I’m with you on reusables. They’re bulkier, but at least I don’t have to fish out a new pair every time I drop one off the ladder. Anyone ever try those heated glove liners? Worth the money or just another gimmick?
Heated glove liners are hit or miss for me. I bought a pair last winter thinking they’d be a game changer on those long days outside, but the battery life was a letdown—barely made it through half a shift, and they’re not cheap. I still end up using my regular insulated gloves most days. As for anti-fog goggles, I’ve tried sprays and wipes, but nothing really lasts once you start sweating. Sometimes I just crack them open a bit for airflow, but then you lose some protection... it’s always a tradeoff.