Mechanical ventilation for goggles

[TDH]

I've only seen one option and it didn't look very appeal. I am looking for a system to fan vent my ESS Land Ops goggles. Any suggestions? Sources?

Thanks.

[Thenooblord]

i just screw an old computer fan to the top of my goggles, wire it up to a 7.2v RC car battery and put that in the breast pocket of my BDUs, that battery will last weeks

[TDH]

So draw through the top I'm guessing? What size fan are you using?

Seriously? I'm the only guy who wears glasses and has a fogging problem in my goggles? Damn man. I think I'm going to start producing something and marketing it 'cause this seems really common even for not glasses folks.

Can you post a photo or that setup?

Thanks!

[ex]

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[Phileas Fogg]

I have glasses, I bought the TM goggle maskes with the loudest fan on earth.
Have not yet tried it on the field though. It has good reviews.

[Boche]

Originally Posted by TDH

So draw through the top I'm guessing? What size fan are you using?

Seriously? I'm the only guy who wears glasses and has a fogging problem in my goggles? Damn man. I think I'm going to start producing something and marketing it 'cause this seems really common even for not glasses folks.

Can you post a photo or that setup?

Thanks!

I've got a teeny tiny computer fan on my goggles that blows the air in. A 9v battery tucked into the elastic band is all you need for three games work of blowin'. An RC battery is overkill, cumbersome.......and frankly noob-ish, haha

[Gunny_McSmith]

You're not the only one, here's my set up....





I used 20mmx20mm 5v computer fans, connected to a 9v battery, cost build, around 15$-20$

I also installed them on a pair of JT spectra goggles with THERMAL lens, and I also use Fogtech on the lens, but mostly on the prescription glasses I'm wearing underneath ....

And theres also someone that already sells such a kit, its called the "FANZ kit", just google it....

[Thenooblord]

I use a big 2" fan with a shroud to direct the air into the goggles. it makes for incredible ventilation, i have never had the slightest fog on my mask or glasses, and it keeps my forehead cool too

[TDH]

Did some more hunting and there is a G&G goggle fan kit available. Finding the fans alone was a futile Internet search gone wrong. There is probably some really good tech/electronics stores in North York or Toronto but who has the time to find that.

Thanks all for the info. I have just ordered a "double fan" kit on line and will see how that works out.

Happy airlifting from Barrie Ontario.

TDH

[Gunny_McSmith]

BTW: I find zipties to be too big, bulky and unconveniant for some goggle systems, so O would recommend to use sewing thread instead, cheap, and effective

[ReaperX]

If you want new goggles, check out the Smith Optics Elite OTW w/ fan. Sweet goggle kit, if you can get it! Sold in the US only

Im trying to get my hands on a set now, but am currently using the Revision Desert Locusts with the no fog cloth on both my goggle lenses and my glasses lenses.

[TDH]

Cool...like the tip about the sewing thread. I'll explore that a bit and see what works...nylon fishing line w/ melted tie-off? Hmmm. I have a couple grand worth of stuff coming from various parts of Canada and the States and then I'll probably have a bunch more questions.

Thanks guys...very helpful!

[Armyissue]

I deal the FANZ kits and got fresh stock again. Singles and Doubles run on a 9v and silent fans.

[Ozone06]

Ooooo do want. I was thinking about getting some mesh goggles but I'm a little scared of not having something impermiable between my eyes and the pellets

[coach]

Originally Posted by Armyissue

I deal the FANZ kits and got fresh stock again. Singles and Doubles run on a 9v and silent fans.

Oh now you have them. Grrrrr!