{"id":16003,"date":"2026-07-29T15:37:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T15:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=16003"},"modified":"2026-07-29T15:37:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T15:37:14","slug":"we-tested-the-new-caddis-x-jeremy-jones-aviators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=16003","title":{"rendered":"We Tested the New Caddis x Jeremy Jones Aviators"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"justify-start\">\n<nav class=\"align-left col-span-full mb-base\" data-pom-e2e-test-id=\"breadcrumbs\"\/>\n<p>The snowboarding icon and Protect Our Winters founder collaborates with Caddis on a line of rugged aviators\u2014built for reading topographies, tuning splitboards, and embracing the ride down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/p>\n<p class=\"fp-leadCaption py-tight text-left font-utility text-utility3-size leading-utility3-line-height text-secondary\"> (Photo: Madison Dapcevich)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Published July 29, 2026 09:13AM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Some gals have closets full of purses, while others\u2014like me\u2014are all about glasses. Blue-light lenses, MTB glasses, polarized sunglasses, you name it. My\u00a0 collection isn\u2019t organized like a designer closet, but let me tell you, it\u2019s bubbling over my shelves.<\/p>\n<p>My addiction to shades is for good reasons. Like most of us, I spend a lot of time outdoors. I\u2019m skiing down my Montana slopes in the winter and paddling down home rivers during the summer\u2014activities that can be hard on the eyes, since both snow and water reflect sunlight, which can cause harm or damage your eyes. And my computer screen is no different. As a writer who spends eight or more hours a day at the keyboard, protective glasses are an essential part of my daily work fit.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, I like to look cute. I\u2019m just a girl, c\u2019mon.<\/p>\n<h2>A Snowboard Legend\u2019s New Eyewear Collab<\/h2>\n<p>When I heard snowboard legend Jeremy Jones teamed up with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/caddislife.com\/\">Caddis<\/a> eyewear on a new collaboration, I simply had to try the frames. Caddis makes premium, high-quality glasses that are stylish enough to wear out on the town, yet sturdy enough to take into the backcountry. If you\u2019ve been following me, you already know I love taking my style from slopeside to streetwear\u2014and from the river to my real life.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"content-card rounded-xl px-base-loose pt-base-loose pb-loose shadow-sm shadow-black\/10\">\n<h2>Root Cause Analysis Aviator<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2748910\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"jeremy jones caddis frames for reading glasses\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2748910\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/jeremy-jones-caddis-frames.png?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/jeremy-jones-caddis-frames.png?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Caddis)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- --><\/section>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"noopener\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/caddislife.com\/collections\/caddis-x-jeremy-jones?srsltid=AfmBOooFxb39LnwmxUt7Sr-gIdXryxGZVByHUH72yiCj6MiUT-Zmq9fr\">Root Cause Analysis Aviator<\/a> frames are available in both readers ($130) and prescription ($180), and fit in medium. This shape is ideal for oval, square, and heart faces, in case you were wondering. As with most Caddis glasses, these frames also have a daring custom etching on the topside that reads, \u201cThe Journey is the Reward.\u201d How fitting for us adventurers.<\/p>\n<p>Caddis frames have a sturdy build that complements my face, which I personally love. \u00a0The frames weigh a bit heavier than most, but that\u2019s because they use a premium high-density bio-based acetate\u2014not some cheap plastic injection. The heavy-duty hinges also ensure that the glasses withstand everyday wear and a lot of flex.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2748828\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"outside associate editor madison dapcevich working at her computer while wearing the jeremy jones x caddis glasses\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2748828\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image-from-iOS-2-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image-from-iOS-2-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Madison Dapcevich)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The frames also come in a variety of colors, from black and green to plaid and hot pink. A few other important specs featured in the glasses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A premium hard coating protects lenses, increasing durability and minimizing scratches.<\/li>\n<li>Lenses include a high-performance water, dirt, and grease-repellent coating for easy maintenance and superior optics.<\/li>\n<li>Premium, bio-based acetate frame with three-barrel industrial hinges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even though these aren\u2019t sports sunglasses, these blue-light glasses fit my outdoorsy lifestyle <em>indoors<\/em>. As an associate editor at <em>Outside, <\/em>I spend most of my weekdays behind a computer screen. I tested the glasses against other generic blue-light lenses by wearing them throughout my workday. These frames may not be built for the trail, but they\u2019re definitely built for the trail girlie. Did I mention they look cute?<\/p>\n<p>Blue light lenses filter out some of the blue wavelengths emitted through digital screens (like this laptop I\u2019m typing from right now). While scientific evidence is inconclusive on just how <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"noopener\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/do-blue-light-blocking-glasses-actually-work\">effective blue light frames<\/a> are, I find that I sleep better on the days that I wear them consistently. I\u2019ve also found that blue light lenses reduces glare from screens, which in turn may help lessen strain on my eyes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2748829\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"outside associate editor madison dapcevich holds the jeremy jones x caddis glasses\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2748829\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_2969-scaled.jpeg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_2969-scaled.jpeg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Madison Dapcevich)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>A Collab That Gives Back<\/h2>\n<p>What sets the collab apart from others, for me at least, is that the partnership raises money for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"noopener\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/protectourwinters.org\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=12615079098&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADjv_rzRkGwKbdJT12USwaDYGRR29&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwsfzSBhB5EiwAOGyqSQuke46ags-1Mym0TtWiTgeCbnoclS1NFyfyx0jsVZfCpYIoArlVzhoCcsgQAvD_BwE\">Protect Our Winters<\/a> (POW). Jones started POW in 2007 to bring the outdoor community together in a mission of protecting clean air, water, and a healthy planet. Creating meaningful, high-quality products is one way of giving back to our planet, he says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRecreating outdoors is a salve to the chaos of everyday life. It\u2019s the opposite of doomscrolling. A place to clear your head, connect with the natural world, move your body, free your mind,\u201d Jones told <em>Outside<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe product, the people, and the spirit of the brand are what led me to work with Caddis. Looking at computer screens, especially in the morning and at night, is harsh on my eyes. As far as the collaboration, it has been a creative experience. There were no rules\u2014just a spirit of \u2018let\u2019s do something creative and heartfelt,\u2019\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to shop the collection, it\u2019s available <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/caddislife.com\/collections\/caddis-x-jeremy-jones?srsltid=AfmBOooFxb39LnwmxUt7Sr-gIdXryxGZVByHUH72yiCj6MiUT-Zmq9fr\">at Caddis<\/a> as part of their limited edition collabs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2748148\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"jeremy jones sits at a desk with art supplies while wearing the caddis frames\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2748148\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JeremyJones-MAR26-1-scaled.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JeremyJones-MAR26-1-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JeremyJones-MAR26-1-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Jones brought his own artistic skills into the design process (Photo: Caddis x Jeremy Jones)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- --><span hidden=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/outdoor-gear\/clothing-apparel\/jeremy-jones-caddis-glasses\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The snowboarding icon and Protect Our Winters founder collaborates with Caddis on a line of rugged aviators\u2014built for reading topographies, tuning splitboards, and embracing the ride down. 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