Review of Bolle Rattler & Serengeti Presa Polar PhD Sunglasses

I abuse my outdoor gear, but not on purpose. I try to take care of what I own. I clean gear and outdoor clothing after hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor adventures. I use whatever is suggested to protect my gear from the elements, and I follow recommended use instructions whenever possible. The problem, however, is that in the outdoors things happen. You get caught in rain storms, you run into tree limbs, you drop stuff on rocks and off ledges, and often get everything covered in dirt and mud. That’s just the way it is. If your outdoor gear and clothing can’t deal with the elements then it’s simply not worth it. I like gear that can take everything I and nature can throw at it. I also like gear that looks good, and that’s why I tested two pairs of sunglasses to see if they could withstand the outdoors while looking great at the same time.

Serengeti Presa Polar PhD sunglasses

The first pair I tested was the Serengeti Presa Polar PhD sunglasses. I like to fish for trout and nothing helps like a great pair of polarized sunglasses, and my eyes are slightly sensitive to light so a pair of glasses that I can wear in light rain and late in the day is also an asset to me. The Serengeti Presa sunglasses use a photochromic technology that adjusts to changes in light. Because this technology is engineered into the glasses at the molecular level they will never lose their photochromic properties. That’s a mouthful, but I don’t have to understand the science to know that these glasses did exactly what they were made to do and protected my eyes in varying conditions on the trail, on the river, and on the road. These glasses passed my second test of looking great when I wasn’t on the river or trail. I wore them to an outdoor wedding and they complimented my suit well. These glasses were the better of the two for fishing and water activities and in conditions that were not glaring bright, but where I still benefitted from sunlight protection.

The second pair I tested was the Bolle Rattler sunglasses. These sunglasses come in several different styles and colors, but I selected shiny black. You can even get these with prescription lenses. This pair of sunglasses was tough, stayed on my face even in the roughest conditions, and looked great. They are smaller than the Serengeti sunglasses and sport darker lenses. These sunglasses are great for mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities where you need the glasses to stay on your face, but if these glasses do fall off they’ll take it well.

Bolle Rattler sunglasses

Which pair is my favorite? That’s a tough question. I think it depends on the activity and situation. The Serengeti Presa glasses are my preference for fishing and conditions where I need to see through haze, fog, or light rain. For outdoor activities that require a lot of action I like the Bolle Rattler Sunglasses because they don’t fall off and are built for harder action. The darker lenses also make them a great choice for bright conditions. Both pairs of sunglasses looked great and I have worn them with confidence in the outdoors and with pride in my daily activities.

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