Scope Fogging

[Lucky Sniper]

Hi EV1. I am after some advice/tips. I was out last night in the rain and the scope lense was nearly always fogged up and couldnt take the shot because of it. Now the scope I was using did not have covers on and realise that would help but has anyone used any anti-fogging products that really work??

 

[Bigboab29]

I always carry a scope cloth in my pocket because even the best of optics fog up in extreme conditions

 

[Jonher]

I always carry a scope cloth in my pocket because even the best of optics fog up in extreme conditions

+1, but keep it in a little plastic bag or tub, you don't want it getting bits of grit and dirt stuck in it before you wipe those precious lenses!!!

I bought a tub of several hundred lense cloths off eBay for just a few quid, I just discard them after every use.

 

[Cyres]

Use Lidi spec cleaning wipes. If you havent got covers then a piece of cling film over the front objective secured with a rubber band works well. Helps to have sun shades.

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[sir-lamp-alot]

i take it that the outside of the scope was fogging not the inside?

 

[FreshFace]

If outside?? I have a similar problem with my night vision scope in certain conditions and always carry one of these.

Innovative products from Alpine Innovations


Self contained and stops cr@p getting on the cloth/lens.

 

[devonfoxer]

+1 on the lidl wipes they good but dont use them when its frosty cos they freeze

 

[Lucky Sniper]

+1 on the lidl wipes they good but dont use them when its frosty cos they freeze

Lidl as in like Aldi. Are they specticle wipes?

 

[Cyres]

Yes and very good.

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[6mmHOT]

I am no expert but you should try RAIN X from halfords

works like a dream in rain and in the cold

One bottle lasted me 3 years and does not damage coatings

atb

 

[finnbear270]

+1, but keep it in a little plastic bag or tub, you don't want it getting bits of grit and dirt stuck in it before you wipe those precious lenses!!!

I bought a tub of several hundred lense cloths off eBay for just a few quid, I just discard them after every use.

Very good advice,..... also helps if you exhale before snuggling into the aim!!!