One constant for summer adventures is the need for a good pair of sunglasses. Whether you’re heading to the beach, out the trail, or just making an afternoon beer run on your bike, the right sunglasses can not only protect your eyes, but help set the tone of your entire day. From serious tech driven cycling specs to casual celebrity style, we’ve put new sunglasses this year to the test to find the absolute best for every outdoor adventure. From lift served mountain biking, to spring ski days, to SUP workouts, these sunglasses do it all. The fit is just right to block out a breeze when you’re bombing singletrack as fast as you can pedal. The Happy Lens treatment not only cuts glare, but is scientifically proven to boost certain wavelengths of light that have been shown to improve your mood. If you’re looking for something a little more premium, Spy recently launched their new Happy Glass, which takes the Spy Happy and polarizing treatments and applies them to high quality glass lenses – lending even more clarity and durability.

In short, these are best sunglasses of 2016. Best In Class: Electric Stacker $180 Built to protect your face from all the dangers of the trail, Electric’s all new Stacker has a removable eye mask for when things get a little rowdy. Airflow is built in to the frame, ensuring you won’t fog up even on the steepest uphill trail sections. That they’re incredibly comfort just adds to their utility. Uvex Variotronic ff $350You better believe it. These cycling glasses from Uvex feature electronically controlled lenses that adapt to changing light conditions. Up at sunrise for a five hour epic ride? The Variotronic has you covered every mile. The Remus’s frame is flattering on any face shape. Not that you need any help making a summit shot look good, but these sunglasses will definitely help. Rubber hits on the nose and temple keep them in place all day. The serilium lens is shatterproof and provide high contrast even in flat light conditions. Best In Class: Smith Optics Guide’s Choice, Howler Brothers Edition $229

An aggressive wrap design helps block the light out when you’re out on the water. The bronse mirrored lenses feature Smith’s award winning chromapop treatment, helping you to spot the best spots to cast your fly line. If you are in need of the absolute best sunglasses for any day fishing or paddling, look no further.Big Mama Thornton T Shirt Costa South Sea $219Metropolitan Bathroom Faucets Costa has long been synonymous with high quality fishing optics. Cat Food Iams Vs PurinaFor days on open water, these are our choice. Costa’s light weight frames are corrosion resistant, and their lenses (both acetate and glass options for an upgrade) will easily cut the glare when you’re out for a day of deep sea fishing. Julbo’s over sized lenses on the new Coast lend a panoramic field of view.

This is helpful for both fly fishing and SUP yogis alike. Grip tech stem ends run nearly the entire length of the arms, ensuring you get a slip free fit, even when you take a dip off the back of your paddle board. Best In Class: POC Require $230 The Require’s classic silhouette is complemented by Carl Zeiss nylon lenses that deliver crystal clear vision. From beach days to mountain town pub crawls, these are the lightest weight sunglasses of the year. More than once, we’ve forgotten they were even on – they’re that comfortable. Lens tint is specifically tuned to provide contrast in urban settings, making these a perfect option for road tripping and your daily commute. The Seacliff revives some of the styling of the Sunski Originals frame that they launched in 2012. Their smooth lines and excellent optics lend themselves to every day use, and look equally good when wearing a seersucker summer suit or board shorts. You’ll find ours most often catching the sun for some post ride beers after ripping a few lift served mountain bike runs at Snowbird Resort.

We can’t all live like The Dude, but throw a pair of Vuarnet’s 03 sunglasses on, and you may feel a little extra Lebowski-like. This style originally launched in 1962, and was made famous by Jeff Bridges in the 1998 cult classic. Their aviator silhouette and chunky frames are perfect for summer adventures, but that’s just like, our opinion man.STATE BRIDGE — In the hierarchy of Colorado fishing vessels, the dory remains king of the big rivers, with rubber rafts ruling the technical whitewater and various iterations of motorized bass boats decked with trolling motors, swivel seats and live wells claiming the throne on still-water lakes. But for those seeking a reasonable Jack-of-all-trades, a surfboard — of all things — is quickly carving its way into the niche previously held by canoes and kayaks. We’re not talking surfboards in the traditional “hang 10” sense. Rather, it’s the seemingly ubiquitous stand-up paddle boards, or SUPs, that have blown up in Colorado over the past five years and are now finding their way into the freshwater angling community.

While some skeptics continue to cry fad, the hype surrounding SUPs has found some statistical support. The Outdoor Industry Association reported that 10.5 million Americans paddled SUP boards in 2011, about 60 percent of the number of whitewater kayakers. Leisure Trends Group reported a 104 percent increase in U. S. stand-up paddle board sales from April 2011 to April 2012, and another 90 percent by this April. Away from the nation’s coastlines, the fishing community remains a relatively untapped market. “They’re best for the adventuresome individual. They really appeal to the adventure travel fisherman, serious fly-fishermen,” said Chris Timmerman, whose Steamboat Springs-based Creek Company recently introduced the Osprey Fishing SUP to its line of personal pontoons and other fishing vessels. “It’s the first fishing-specific SUP design we’ve brought to the market, and it’s already creating a lot of interest.” The Creek Company certainly is not alone in its attempt to attract the angling community to the SUP arena.

Here in Colorado, Salida-based board designers Zack Hughes and Mike Harvey introduced the user-friendly Boardworks Badfish inflatable SUP last year, and Gypsum resident Ken Hoeve teamed up with Jackson Kayak to help create the SUPerFISHal board in 2012 as well. With the elevated sight line offered from a standing position, the ability to cover more water with relative ease compared to other personal watercraft and a full range of motion while casting, the appeal of SUP fishing is readily evident. Like the fishing kayaks that precede them, efficiency and portability are the primary attractions, especially with inflatable models that slip into a backpack. Toss in the potential for a fish-fueled “Nantucket sleighride,” and the action gets exciting in a hurry. “Standing up tall on this board, I can hunt for fish, and I think you can cast further and more effectively from a fly-fishing perspective,” Harvey said. You’re fighting a fish on a stand-up paddle board.” While most fishing board designs are enhanced for stability, fishing from a surfboard will always demand a degree of athleticism.

A dose of ingenuity doesn’t hurt either. Fortunately, much of the experimentation has already been done by board manufacturers. Spin casting is easier than fly-casting, considering the need for a paddle (and perhaps a paddle leash). But any board designed for fishing should include rod holders mounted to the deck. Scotty brand mounts have emerged as the industry leader for rod holders and other accessories including fish finders, cameras and anchor systems. Another feature to look for is a set of D-rings for deck rigging, since the board will carry everything required for a day of fishing. Some anglers like to attach plastic milk crates to hold tackle boxes and many boards are designed to carry a small cooler that doubles as a seat. “I like to fish it simple, stripped down — paddle, rod, fish,” Timmerman said of the 11-foot, 42-pound Osprey. “But if I am out all day or on the river or in big salt water, I like to attach a cooler for sitting down in rough conditions or just to take a break.”

The ideal SUP fishing board length tends to fall in the 11- to 12-foot range and weighs less than a kayak. More important for the sake of stability is width, which should be at least 35 inches underfoot. When in doubt, err to the wide side. Fins on the bottom of the board aid with tracking, but shorter, flexible fins are best for the shallow water and rocky landings prevalent in Colorado. Thickness translates to volume for carrying capacity. Fishing the saltwater flats or still-water coves and inlets for prowling pike and trout is where the stealthy vessels excel. Bass fishermen enjoy opportunities to cast from deeper water toward lily pads, reeds and willows along the bank with less chance of snagging. The biggest drawback, so often the case in fishing, is wind. “The boards are great fun in all water, but tough in a strong wind,” Timmerman said. A simple remedy for wind drift, credited to Jackson Kayak fishing team manager Drew Gregory, is to attach lengths of steel chain to a retractable dog leash that serves as a lightweight anchor.