Unleash Your Potential: Discover Leupold Katmai Performance Eyewear with Shadow Gray Flash Lenses
Are you an outdoor enthusiast, a dedicated hunter, an avid angler, or a tactical professional who demands uncompromising clarity and protection from your eyewear? Look no further than the Leupold Katmai Performance Eyewear (MPN: 179097, UPC: 030317025847) with its striking Shadow Gray Flash Lens and sleek Matte Black Frame. This isn't just another pair of sunglasses; it's a meticulously engineered optical instrument designed to elevate your performance and safeguard your vision in the most challenging environments.
Why Choose Leupold Katmai Eyewear? The Ultimate Protection and Clarity for Active Lifestyles
In the world of high-stakes activities, your eyes are your most valuable asset. The Leupold Katmai series is purpose-built to shield them while enhancing your visual perception, ensuring you never miss a critical moment. Whether you're stalking game through dense woods, lining up a shot on the range, battling the glare off a vast lake, or navigating rugged trails, these performance glasses are your essential gear.
What sets the Leupold Katmai apart? It's the fusion of cutting-edge optical technology with battle-tested durability. This eyewear addresses common challenges faced by outdoor athletes and adventurers:
- Blinding Glare: Sunlight reflecting off water, snow, or shiny surfaces can obscure your vision and cause severe eye strain. The Katmai's In-Fused Polarized Technology eliminates this glare.
- Harmful UV Radiation: Prolonged exposure to UVA and UVB rays can lead to serious eye conditions. Daylight Max ensures 100% UV protection.
- Impact and Abrasion: Unexpected impacts from debris, branches, or spent casings can damage ordinary lenses. The Katmai's shatterproof polycarbonate lenses and ballistic-rated frames provide superior defense.
- Compromised Vision from Elements: Water spots, dirt, and smudges can degrade clarity. Guard-ion hydrophobic coating repels these elements.
- Discomfort and Slippage: Ill-fitting eyewear can be a major distraction during intense activity. The Katmai's lightweight design and no-slip rubber bridge pads offer all-day comfort and a secure fit.
The Leupold Katmai Performance Wear is engineered to provide an unfair advantage, allowing you to focus purely on your objective without environmental distractions or discomfort. This is the eye protection you need when everything is on the line.
Unrivaled Optical Technology: See the World with Unprecedented Clarity
At the heart of the Leupold Katmai eyewear is a suite of advanced optical technologies, meticulously integrated to deliver superior visual performance:
In-Fused Polarized Technology: Permanent Glare Elimination
How do you achieve truly permanent polarized protection that won't scratch or deteriorate? Leupold's innovative In-Fused Polarized Technology is the answer. Unlike traditional polarized lenses where the film is simply glued on or laminated, Leupold fuses the polarization film between two layers of the lens during an advanced manufacturing process. This protective sandwich ensures the polarization element is completely shielded, preventing it from peeling, scratching, or degrading over time. This means unwavering glare reduction and sustained visual comfort, whether you're staring down a sun-drenched fishing hole or navigating a snowy landscape.
Daylight Max: Comprehensive UV Protection
Your eyes deserve absolute protection from the sun's harmful rays. Leupold's Daylight Max technology provides 100% protection against UVA and UVB light, which are primary contributors to eye fatigue and long-term ocular damage. This allows you to perform optimally in even the brightest conditions, safeguarding your vision without compromising on clarity or color perception.
Guard-ion Hydrophobic Lens Coating: Clear Vision, Always
Imagine being out in the field, and suddenly rain, sweat, or even fingerprints obscure your vision. The Leupold Katmai’s Guard-ion coating is a revolutionary hydrophobic surface treatment that actively sheds water, dirt, and oils. This keeps your lenses remarkably clean and clear, ensuring a maintenance-free, crisp image. Spend less time cleaning and more time focused on your pursuit.
DiamondCoat: Superior Scratch Resistance
The outdoors is unforgiving, and eyewear often bears the brunt of it. That's why every Leupold Katmai lens features DiamondCoat, a hardened surface coating that significantly reduces surface scratches. This proprietary treatment extends the life of your lenses, maintaining optical integrity and ensuring your view remains unobstructed and pristine, even after countless adventures.
Polycarbonate Lenses: The Gold Standard for Impact Resistance
The Shadow Gray Flash lenses of the Katmai are crafted from high-grade polycarbonate. This material is renowned for its exceptional impact resistance, making it the ideal choice for performance and safety eyewear. Polycarbonate lenses are inherently shatterproof, providing superior protection against high-velocity impacts – a critical feature for shooting sports, tactical applications, or any activity where eye safety is paramount. The Shadow Gray Flash tint is perfect for bright conditions, offering natural color perception with a stylish mirror finish.
Engineered for Extreme Durability: Built for the BOLD
Leupold states, "They're not sunglasses. They're engineered to elevate and protect the outdoor athlete." This is a crucial distinction. Every aspect of the Leupold Katmai eyewear is designed to withstand the rigors of demanding environments:
- Ballistic-Rated Materials: The frames of Leupold Performance Eyewear are made from advanced, ballistic-rated materials. This ensures they are not only ultralight and flexible but also maintain their structural integrity under extreme stress and impact. They are built to absorb and dissipate force, protecting your eyes in critical situations.
- ANSI Z87+ Certified: The Leupold Katmai meets and exceeds the rigorous ANSI Z87+ high-impact safety standard. This certification signifies that the eyewear has undergone stringent testing for impact resistance, ensuring it can withstand significant force from flying objects. For hunters, shooters, and tactical users, this certification provides essential peace of mind.
- Unwavering Fit and Comfort: The wraparound frame design provides maximum coverage and a secure fit, minimizing light leakage and offering expansive peripheral vision. The no-slip, soft-touch rubber bridge pads ensure the eyewear stays comfortably in place, even during strenuous activity or when wet from sweat or rain. Say goodbye to constantly pushing your glasses back up your nose.
Designed for Every Adventure: Practical Applications
The Leupold Katmai Performance Eyewear is not just for specific professionals; it's for anyone who lives an active, outdoor lifestyle and values their vision:
- Hunting and Shooting: From spotting distant game to ensuring eye safety on the firing line, the Katmai's glare reduction, impact resistance, and clear optics are indispensable. The Shadow Gray Flash lens is excellent for reducing harsh sunlight in open fields or bright snowscapes.
- Fishing: Cut through water glare to spot fish and submerged structures with ease. The polarized lenses are a game-changer for both freshwater and saltwater anglers.
- Hiking and Trail Running: Navigate diverse terrains with enhanced clarity, protected from UV rays and unexpected debris.
- Tactical and Law Enforcement: Rely on ballistic-rated protection and a secure, comfortable fit during high-stress operations.
- Everyday Active Wear: Even for daily commutes or weekend sports, the Katmai offers superior protection and comfort compared to standard sunglasses.
Leupold's Commitment: Lifetime Protection
Leupold stands behind the quality and craftsmanship of its products. The Katmai Performance Eyewear is protected against manufacturer's defects for the life of the product. This commitment underscores Leupold's confidence in their engineering and materials, offering you peace of mind with your investment.
Prescription Lens Compatibility
For those requiring corrective vision, the Leupold Katmai Performance Eyewear is compatible with prescription lens requirements, allowing you to enjoy the full benefits of Leupold's advanced optical technology without compromise. (Note: Specific styles like the Tracer may have different compatibility; consult your optometrist for details on the Katmai specifically.)
Included Accessories
Each pair of Leupold Katmai Performance Eyewear comes complete with essential accessories to protect and maintain your investment:
- Carrying Case: A durable case to safeguard your eyewear when not in use.
- Bag: A soft bag that doubles as a cleaning cloth.
- Lens Cloth: A dedicated lens cloth for pristine maintenance.
The Leupold Katmai Performance Eyewear (UPC: 030317025847) is more than just eye protection; it’s a commitment to unwavering performance, superior clarity, and unmatched durability. Available at DEGuns, this eyewear is ready to help you eliminate the glare, not the adrenaline, and tackle any challenge the outdoors throws your way.
Leupold Katmai Performance Eyewear Specifications
| Feature | Detail | Attribute |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Leupold | Optics Specialist |
| Series | Katmai | Performance Wear |
| Model Number | 179097 | Manufacturer Part |
| Frame Material | Polyamide | Ultralight, Flexible |
| Frame Color | Matte Black | Stealth, Durable |
| Lens Type | Polycarbonate | Shatterproof |
| Lens Color | Shadow Gray Flash | Bright Light, Mirror Finish |
| Polarized | Yes | In-Fused Technology |
| UV Rating | 100% | Daylight Max |
| ANSI Rating | Z87+ | High-Impact Certified |
| Frame Type | Wraparound | Max Coverage, Secure Fit |
| Nose Piece | No-Slip Rubber | All-Day Comfort |
| Lens Coating | Guard-ion | Hydrophobic, Oleophobic |
| Scratch Resistance | DiamondCoat | Hardened Surface |
| Included Items | Case, Bag, Cloth | Protection, Maintenance |
| UPC | 030317025847 | Product Identifier |
| SKU | 143299 | Internal Identifier |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Manufacturer Defects |