Oakley Gascan Small Review

Overall, I would definitely recommend the Oakley GASCAN Small for anyone looking for a trendy pair of sunglasses with good performance characteristics for the aforementioned medium to bright light. From the beach to the mountains, these sunglasses provide the protection your eyes need with the style you've come to expect from the folks at Oakley.

With a beach vacation coming up, I picked up a pair of Oakley GASCAN Small sunglasses from online e-tailer Altrec.com. I've always been a big fan of Oakley's snowboarding goggles, so I had high hopes for the sunglasses as well. Fortunately, the GASCAN Small did not disappoint.

My GASCAN Small arrived wrapped in its very own bag for cleaning and storage - a nice touch for those who like to keep their lenses clean and free from scratches. The polished white frame and grey lens make for a stylish combination (in my opinion, of course) with a squarish appearance. Having a small face, I opted for the Small version of the GASCAN, but Oakley also offers a regular sized version known simply as the GASCAN.

Regardless of how any pair of sunglasses looks, the fit has to be right or all is lost. The GASCAN Small steps up to the plate in a big way, resting comfortably on the ears and bridge of the nose. The frame is lightweight, so even after several hours of continuous wear, the frame remains nearly unnoticeable on the face. Those with small faces will be happy to know the GASCAN Small really is design for small faces - the frame fit my face very well, without any gaps or pinching to be found.

Next to fit, lenses are the most important component of any pair of sunglasses or goggles. Once again, Oakley comes through and meets expectations. The GASCAN Small lens, grey in color, is dark enough to handle all but the brightest of conditions. According to the Oakley website, the grey lens transmits 18% of visible light, and is best for medium to bright light. The only application I would be hesitant to use this lens in would be extremely bright conditions with large amounts of glare, such as out on the water or in direct sunlight on snow. Fortunately, Oakley also offers the GASCAN and GASCAN Small with polarized lenses, which negate the effects of glare.