Reviews - ESS Profile TurboFan Military/Tactical Goggles with 2-Speed Vent Fan Reviews - ES-GG-Profile-Turbofan-740-0131

Author: toolsuser (verified customer) from central ca, CA on May 28, 2009
Pros:  Solves my problems perfectly
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

toolsuser wrote:

This unit was used exclusively in high humidity environment in combination with masks. In the past, even ESS goggles that claim to have "anti-fog" features would fog partially to near completely during heavy exertion in a humid environment. This turbo-fan unit solves that problem completely. No more fogging at humidity level up to near 80%. We have not used it at humidity above 80% yet, that will happen soon. THe unit is rugged and has been dropped, kicked and crashed into branches and accidental brush against rocks. It is good at keeping out fine dusts while it is running. While not running, some fine dust can enter through the fan opening and collect around the nose guard. During routine maintenance, we vacuum the entire interior to clean off deposits. A really useful tool that makes focusing on our work that much easier.

Author: Paindoc (verified customer) , Active Duty Army, from San Antonio, TX on Aug 4, 2008
Pros:  Excellent quality and goggle clarity, turbofan DOES work (is not a gimmick, especially if you have glasses/inserts)
Cons:  he battery pack required for the turbofan on the goggle band
Would recommend:  yes

Paindoc wrote:

The goggles are exactly what you would expect from ESS...outstanding. Essentially no visual distortion, great fit and quality. Authorized for Army use. I decided to purchase the turbofan version as I wear corrective inserts and have always had a problem with fogging, especially since I sweat a lot when training/working/etc. I found that the turbofan did a GREAT job of preventing my inserts/glasses from fogging. The automatic timer works to turn off the fan if you forget it. The fan on low is impressively quiet, and when worn with hearing protection (MSA commo headset) it is essentially silent. There is a large increase in noise and fanspeed from low to high. The only drawbacks that I find with these goggles is the battery pack is placed asymmetrically on the goggle band where it sits slightly off center, and it has two small tacky surface strips on the back which leaves mostly exposed plastic on the inside. This is of little problem, as most of the users of these goggles are wearing helmets, ...
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