Angler wearing blue mirrored 2nu sunglasses while fishing on open water for the Hiking and Fishing sunglasses guide.

Your activity match

Hike in, cast out—choose for shaded approaches and reflective water in the same day.

A reservoir or shore session can begin with roots, uneven ground, and changing trail light, then shift to line detail, water glare, and wet hands. Hexachroma supports maps, devices, and fine detail; TVO Pro puts bright-water glare first.

  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Shop your strongest matches

The four issues that matter most across your two activities

We selected two high-priority issues from each activity. Open any card to see how 2nu addresses it.

01

Green and brown merge together

Leaves, soil, tree trunks and trail shadows sit within similar green-brown tones. A lens with a similar colour balance can flatten the terrain into a monotone scene.

How 2nu solves it

Green outside, balanced contrast through the lens

From the outside, the coating looks green; through the lens, the view leans violet-red. This helps separate greens, browns and shadow detail for a more balanced trail view. It applies to all green-coated TVO, TVO Pro and Hexachroma lens options, including green-coated Prescription and Prescription Hexachroma options.

02

Surface glare hides line and water detail

Strong reflections can hide fishing line, floats and movement near the surface, while making long periods of observation more tiring.

How 2nu solves it

Use polarization to control reflected glare

TVO Pro controls strong surface glare. Choose flagship Hexachroma when you also want higher contrast, more outdoor detail and better screen readability.

03

From forest shade to an exposed ridge

One trail can move quickly between deep shade and strong open light. A lens that is too dark can hide roots and surface detail under tree cover.

How 2nu solves it

Balance shade and open light

Hiking is not about choosing the darkest lens. 2nu recommends balanced light control based on the amount of tree cover and exposed terrain, keeping open sections comfortable without losing too much detail in the shade.

04

Polarized lenses can darken screens

A fish finder, phone, camera or watch can appear dark at certain angles through some polarized lenses.

How 2nu solves it

Hexachroma keeps screens easier to read

Hexachroma maintains polarized glare control while helping reduce the common screen blackout problem. Results still vary by screen type, polarization direction and viewing angle.

Checking the strongest available matches.

How we choose

Balanced for Hiking + Fishing

We compare brightness and changing light, colour and contrast, reflected glare and screen use, and frame performance across both activities—then rank the strongest overall balance.

Hiking

Clearer terrain contrast with comfort from sun to shade.

Fishing

Reflected-glare control and clearer detail over long hours.

Choose by lens family

Questions before you choose

Use these answers to compare the lens, frame and conditions that matter across your selected activities.

01Should I choose Hexachroma or TVO Pro for hiking?

Choose Hexachroma when flagship terrain detail, changing-light clarity and easier phone or GPS checks matter most. Choose TVO Pro when strong polarized glare control on exposed ridges, wet rock or water is the main priority.

02Why can polarized lenses darken a fish finder, and how does Hexachroma help?

The polarization direction of a screen can interact with a polarized lens, making the display look darker at certain angles. Hexachroma helps maintain screen readability better than many polarized lenses while still controlling glare. Screen type and viewing angle will still affect the result.

03Why does 2nu recommend green-coated lenses for hiking?

Hiking scenery is dominated by foliage, soil, trunks and shadows within similar green-brown tones. A green-coated 2nu lens looks green from the outside but gives a violet-red-leaning view through the lens, helping separate greens, browns and shaded trail detail. This colour balance is available across green-coated TVO, TVO Pro, Hexachroma and green-coated prescription options.

04Can Prescription fishing sunglasses float in seawater?

Prescription compatibility depends on the frame, prescription power and PD. Prescription lenses also change the weight and buoyancy of the complete pair, so they are not covered by the non-prescription floating claim. If floating performance is essential, choose a confirmed non-prescription configuration.