Gearbox: 2026 Goggles

Atomic Four Q L Signature

Pink lenses and a cheetah print goggle strap are hard to beat. But fashion doesn’t override function. Luckily, the Four Q Signature was designed with both in mind. “No problems with fogging, and the lenses swap so easily!” reported one enthusiastic tester. That’s thanks to a hydrophobic lens coating, anti-fog inner lens and magnetic attachment. A live fit frame helped these goggles sit comfortably on the faces of multiple testers. While one wished for a buckle on the strap, another specifically loved the fact that they didn’t have one. Both dug the hard case, sleeve and microfiber that come with the goggles. 

Bollé Nevada

Our tester used Bollé’s Phantom 0-4 lens, which goes from clear to dark. “This lens has crazy range,” she said. In addition to vents on the top and bottom of the frame, there’s a vent in one of the lens’s upper corners. “Effective when it comes to dumping heat,” she reported. Otherwise, the frameless, cylindrical design offered a wide field of vision. She found the foam liner comfortable, the no-slip strap stayed in place, and, despite her small face, the frame didn’t crush her nose. As for helmet compatibility, the Nevada worked with most major brands.

Julbo Launcher Goggle

The Launcher features Julbo’s patented Superflow Pro—a latch that pops the lens off the frame without fully detaching for easy ventilation. “It increased airflow when things got hot or the goggles needed to dry off,” our tester explained. “The field of view was incredible, wide and clear, and the photochromatic lens performed well, from dark forests to bright meadows,” he added after testing the Reactiv S 1-3 lens. Fit was on point, too. “No uneven pressure and everything was comfortable all the way to the bridge of my nose,” he explained. His sole complaint was fiddling with adjustments due to raised fabric on the strap.

Opolis Grey Wolf

“One person’s trash is another person’s goggles,” said our tester of the Grey Wolf, which is made from Opolis’s StokedPlastic—water bottles fished from the ocean and melted down with plant-based castor oil. Two included polarized lenses managed everything from flat light to full sun. “The magnetic swap is a breeze,” she reported, especially appreciative of a tab in the lower corner that kept her fingerprints off the lens. The frame fit her small face well, the foam was comfortable, and the goggles were compatible with multiple helmets. Despite vents, she did experience some fogging. “Removing the lens for a few seconds cleared my vision,” she found.

Scott Ambit Goggle

“I look cool, I feel cool, and I can see anything, anywhere, anytime,” proclaimed a tester after a season in Scott’s Ambit. He confirmed the photochromatic lens spanned the gamut, adjusting from storm days to full bluebird. After a couple of wipeouts, he noted, “When wet or snowy, the lens sometimes appears streaky, but often fixes itself once dried.” He found the fit dialed due to triple-density, face-molding foam, but the field of vision was why he kept reaching for the Ambit. “These perfectly wrapped my nose and cheeks,” he said. He also appreciated the low profile which minimized any blinder effect.