Hello, this is Saito Chitose. I live in Chitose City, Hokkaido and work as a photographer and writer. Our family of three, including our 2-year-old son, enjoying the outdoors, mainly traveling in a camper van to photograph wildlife and other spectacular views of Hokkaido. OUTDOOR GEARZINE will be entitled "Quality of Camping Life (QOCL) Improvement Committee" to share your thoughts on actual use of camping gear, as well as home appliance-like items and high-tech gadgets.
The first episode is abrupt, but are there any items that you can't do without it? Some people may say, "I don't have a smartphone...", but in my case, I think of glasses (eyewear). Recently, my eyes have become even worse, and I can't do anything without glasses.
Especially when enjoying the outdoors, driving a car is essential in Hokkaido, where I live, and it is usually necessary to drive a car in other places. In this case, in my case, I cannot drive without glasses. From Planet Vol. 173 (Assessment of Glasses Awareness> by Planet Co., Ltd., which operates the information base for daily necessities distribution, not just the author, but over 1,400 companies in Japan , about 75% of Japanese people use glasses in some way, so outdoor glasses are essential for most people.
Furthermore, when driving to outdoor spots for long periods, the better the outdoor day with a bright sunlight regardless of the season, the more eyewear such as sunglasses are needed to protect your eyes from the sunlight. In short, if you're looking for outdoor activities using a car, eyewear is essential, whether it's good or bad. Also, for my poor eyesight, there are many cases where I need sunglasses with prescription in addition to my regular glasses, and I have them in my car for driving, but since there is another car in addition to my camper van, I often forget to load them, which is why I have a lot of trouble.
I would like to share with you the results of the second installment of the sunglasses "JINS x Snow Peak," a collaboration between JINS and Snow Peak, which was released on June 15th, 2023, and have been introduced at the same time as the release, and have been using them for about two weeks.
In my case, without glasses, I can't even enjoy the outdoors, or even drive a car. It's a must-have item.
table of contents
- Main features of the JINS Switch Combination Titanium
- Detailed review
- At first sight, the design and high functionality
- They will do vision tests at JINS stores, and you can generally pick up your glasses with prescription on the same day.
- I actually tried driving over 500km round trip to Hakodate.
- The included sacoche and celito with the Snow Peak logo are also pretty good.
- Summary: JINS x Snow Peak eyewear is highly recommended for both outdoor and everyday use.
- Details and purchase of JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium
Main features of the JINS Switch Combination Titanium
The "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium" can be used as sunglasses by simply attaching a magnetic plate.
The second installment of the sunglasses "JINS x Snow Peak," a collaboration between JINS and Snow Peak, features 11 types of 4 series, including two new series. The new series is the "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium," a titanium-style style with titanium on the temples and stainless steel on the front, inspired by the popular titanium mug of Snow Peak. Furthermore, by replacing the plates of polarized and high contrast lenses with frames, the "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Day & Night" allows you to maintain a comfortable view depending on the time of day camping and night driving. Both have lenses that keep you comfortable while driving, so I was interested in both, but I decided on the "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium" which uses drive lenses and uses prescription lenses.
Recommended points
- JINS x Snow Peak collaboration model makes it easy to get outdoors
- At JINS stores nationwide, you can receive your order on the same day as soon as possible.
- Titanium and stainless steel frame makes it stylish and lightweight
- Simply stack the drive lens plate to use it as sunglasses
- The original case with the Snow Peak logo is exquisite in size and extremely convenient for everyday use
- Snow Peak logos placed everywhere satisfy your ownership satisfaction
Points that interest me
- The actual price is 29,900 yen (tax included), which is a very good price.
- I hope I could choose both the drive lens and the polarized lens plate.
Main Specifications and ratings
| name | JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium |
|---|---|
| Size | Small 48□22-152○41 *For information on the size and weight of glasses, please see here |
| Weight | 16g |
| style | Boston |
| sex | UNSEX |
| Nose pad shape | Clings type |
| Frame material |
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| Comfort (fit) | ★★★★☆ |
| weight | ★★★★☆ |
| Convenience | ★★★★★ |
| Ownership satisfaction | ★★★★★ |
| Cost Performance | ★★★☆☆ |
| Accessories satisfaction | ★★★★★ |
Detailed review
At first sight, the design and high functionality
The plates for the glasses and sunglasses section of the "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium" are lined up.
This is the second installment of "JINS x Snow Peak," which was just released on June 15th, 2023, but in fact, I like JINS functional glasses that allow you to receive prescription glasses on the spot at the same time in my neighborhood Aeon, and I also love this year's hit product, "JINS SAUNA." I liked it so much that I even posted a review on my blog. Please also take a look if you like.
Therefore, we have carefully checked JINS' new products and have also checked press releases, but we discovered that a press release sent in early June will be releasing the second collaboration model with Snow Peak. Among the documents, the most eye-catching model was the silver matte frame of the "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium" that we actually tested this time, and a clear plate and a drive day lens. I honestly thought, "I want this." And I'm currently using it, and I'm a little dissatisfied with this lineup. I liked the combination of a silver matte frame with a clear plate and a drive day lens, so it's great, but when I wanted to use a polarized gray mirror, I could only choose a gunmetal matte frame and a matte black plate model. I was happy if possible to choose a clear plate, polarized gray mirror, matte black plate, or drive day lens. I also felt even happier to be able to purchase the frame, plate, and lens in any combination of your choice. Furthermore, I'm happy that the range of variations can be achieved if you can choose between two plates on the glasses itself...
The delicate metal frame design is unique to titanium material, and the stylish impression that doesn't feel too smooth when layered with plates is superb, so it's great that you'll be happy if there's more freedom of choice.
They will do vision tests at JINS stores, and you can generally pick up your glasses with prescription on the same day.
The beautifully designed "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium". The diopter adjustment of the lens is generally performed on the same day at the store.
The "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium" is based on a series called the JINS Switch, and is designed to be used as sunglasses by attaching a magnetic plate in front of the glasses. What's great about glasses like me is that they are layered on glasses with prescription, so they can be seen as they are vision when they are wearing them. Until now, in addition to my regular glasses, I would have prepared pre-driving sunglasses in my car, but these will no longer be necessary.
The actual price of the "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium" is 29,900 yen, but this includes prescription lenses, so you can receive same-day prescription glasses on the spot, unless you select an optional lens at a nearby JINS store. In my case, there is a JINS physical store in Aeon, which is within walking distance if you wish, so it's really easy.
In a physical store, you will have your eyesight tested and then adjust to make it clearer a little farther and make it easier to see the hands, and there will be an additional fee, but you can also choose optional lenses such as bifocal use. After doing a vision test, I was advised that it might be easier to use bifocal and near. I feel that there is a great benefit to the double name with JINS, not just Snow Peak, but with JINS, including specialized vision tests, adjustments, and advice in physical stores.
This time, we decided not to use bifocal and have the standard lenses adjust to improve comfort when driving, with a focus on visibility farther than previous glasses. However, the waiting time for me to receive the replaced lenses is only about 30 minutes. When you consider this kind of service, it seems that the actual price of "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium" is not too high at 29,900 yen.
I actually tried driving over 500km round trip to Hakodate.
A plate that makes it easy to attach and detach from, making it a magnetic plate for making sunglasses. It's easy to put on and take off, but it's rarely unintentionally falling off.
I've been using the "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium" since the day I had my prescription lenses replaced, but in my case, the weight of the frame and lens with the adjusted lenses is about 18g (actually measured), so it's quite comfortable to wear as everyday glasses. Also, when I had the diopter adjusted at the store, I was fine-tuned the frame, so it doesn't slip easily and I can use it comfortably. Furthermore, I chose the drive day lens, but this plate is only 9g (actually measured), so even with the sunglasses style with the plate on, the overall weight is about 27g. It weighs almost the same as regular glasses, so even if you wear a plate, you can use it without any discomfort.
I drive the car almost every day to pick up and drop off my son's daycare and wife's work, so I naturally love the "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium" at this time, but I wanted to share my thoughts on the long drives that change the time of day, so I went to a hot spring in Yunokawa, Hakodate City, about 250 km from Chitose. After work, I caught up with my wife and son from the nursery school after 4am. At this time of year, the sun does not set until after 7pm, so I used a drive-day plate to drive until around 7pm. The weather was nice on this day, and the sun was in a difficult situation to drive, making it difficult to drive, but the drive day, which is optimized for daytime driving, allowed us to ensure a fairly comfortable view. By the way, I often removed and attached the plate to check for differences in impressions with and without the plate, but after about 5 hours of operation, I only dropped the plate once. Since it is a magnetic type, it may fall off unintentionally. I was thinking that, but it never fell off when I put it on, and once my finger hits it at a critical angle when I put it on and off, it came off and fell off. It can be used with great confidence. It not only reduces strong light during the day, but also sunlight from low angles such as the sunset, so it was useful for driving during times such as sunrise and sunset.
Another good thing is that once the sun has set, you can just remove the plate and become regular glasses, so you don't have to carry both prescription sunglasses and glasses, and you won't have to carry them with you. The trip is from 4pm to 9pm, from the evening to the evening. On the way home, I drove during the afternoon hours when the sun was strong, from 11am to 4pm, but both were comfortable to drive.
Also, I feel a little embarrassed to go into a convenience store while wearing sunglasses, so the "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium" is very convenient, as it can be used as normal glasses by simply removing the plate.
One "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium" will fulfill the two roles of glasses and sunglasses when driving.
The included sacoche and celito with the Snow Peak logo are also pretty good.
Set contents of "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium." The set includes the glasses body, plate, celite and case.
JINS x Snow Peak, including "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium", comes with a celite (glass wipe) and sacoche (case) with the Snow Peak logo. The Cerrite is approximately 14 x 14 cm, with a large "snow peak" logo diagonally written in the center. This one also increases the satisfaction of ownership, but I particularly like the sacoche (case).
This is an original case that you can carry around with sunglasses, but the one that comes with the "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium" comes in a size of approximately 95 x 58 x 185 mm, and has a very wide gusset to fit only the "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium", and is also equipped with a shoulder strap with a carabiner. Perfect for hanging over the shoulder and using as a small sacoche. What's more, this also has a "snow peak" logo.
I usually wear the key to a car with a bifold wallet and a remote controller, and the "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium" as glasses, so when not in use, I put the drive day lens plate and celite. It's a bit tight, but you can also install an iPhone 8 PLUS. I also use a glasses case (sacoche) every day, as it brings together the minimum necessary items when I go out. I've never used the case that comes with glasses before, so I feel like I've gotten a lot of money. In fact, even though it's cheap, Snow Peak's sacoche costs nearly 5,000 yen, so it's a great deal. The main reason why I like this is the special small Snow Peak sacoche that is not found in the normal lineup. Please try making use of this as well.
It's nice that it fits perfectly into the bifold wallet, the keys, plates, and even the iPhone if you want to.
Summary: JINS x Snow Peak eyewear is highly recommended for both outdoor and everyday use.
The Snow Peak logo is also featured on the edge of the titanium temple part, which increases your satisfaction with your ownership.
Snow Peak is one of the most popular outdoor brands, but if the "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium" was not a collaboration model with JINS, I don't think I would have been particularly interested. Considering the diopter adjustment of the lens, fine adjustment of the frame, and lens replacement when the power does not match, if Snow Peak is an eyewear that is solely made it seem like a product aimed at special users with dozens of direct stores nearby around the country, and you probably wouldn't have actually wanted one. However, the story is very different when it comes to collaboration models with JINS. With over 700 stores worldwide and over 450 stores in Japan, JINS can safely adjust the diopter and fine-tune the frame when purchasing using a local JINS. Even the author, who lives in Chitose, a regional city in Hokkaido, has a JINS store within walking distance if he wants to, so he can feel at ease with the after-sales support that is unique to eyewear. I think this is a huge advantage.
Furthermore, the high-end model of "JINS x Snow Peak" "JINS x Snow Peak" JINS Switch Combination Titanium has a "snow peak" logo and other items placed inside the titanium frame, making it a product that is highly satisfying to own. For glasses who wear glasses, this is essential for enjoying the outdoors, can be used as sunglasses by wearing a plate, and the double name Snow Peak makes it a highly satisfying outdoor item, and it is also highly satisfying outdoor eyewear that can be served by JINS, which has many physical stores nationwide. It is highly recommended.
By the way, the actual price of "JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Flip Up" is 19,900 yen (including prescription lenses), so why not try picking up the actual item at a nearby JINS?
Details and purchase of JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium
For product details, see JINS x Snow Peak JINS Switch Combination Titanium
Saito Titoce
