Patriot TRAIL26 Beta
Patriot TRAIL26 Beta

PATRIOT TRAIL26 BETA

Trail

$300.00

Description plus minus

Lens Technology

The Trail 26 lens is an engineering marvel. It features deep notch filtering and partial polarization (the first of its kind) to maximize the reflected light 2-10 feet in front of you. This means we didn't design it for pretty sunsets or sailing—this is a niche lens for rendering roots, dirt, rocks, stream crossings, and steep technical descents. Featuring anti-reflective and hydrophobic coatings and full UV filtering, this lens is durable, lightweight, and designed for your trail adventures.

TRAIL Lens Technology plus minus

Designed for the Runner's Cockpit, the 8-10 feet in front of you as you hike, bike, or run on trails. The lens is super bright, provides detailed contrast, and filters so well that you can use it from dawn to dusk, in the trees, or on snowy peaks. It's remarkable new technology, including a 40% polarizing that blocks glare but doesn't crush contrast. Finally, a lens you can bomb down technical descents and not trip.

26% Visible Light Transmission plus minus

VLT measures the average light passing through a lens. The lower the number, the less light gets through (darker). Average lenses are 18% VLT, so our 26% VLT is on the lighter side. But remember, VLT is an average. We use notch flitering, so our lenses can have a higher VLT than most (lighter), and yet block more harsh light energy. The result? You get more good light to your eyes comfortably and safely. You make better, faster decisions and have less fatigue.

Frame Technology

M7 UltraTrail frames are designed in California and manufactured in Italy and Japan. They are rigorously tested by the M7 Beta Team for a bounce-free fit, resistance to extreme sweat, fog, rain, and comfort. They have been proven at the Moab 240, the Hardrock 100, and thousands of miles in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. At around 20 grams, our frames are among the lightest on the planet.

Titanium Frame Technology plus minus

Method Seven titanium frames are hand-tooled for strength, flexibility, and lasting durability. Lightweight and naturally corrosion-resistant, titanium provides a comfortable fit while standing up to the demands of frequent flying. Its hypoallergenic properties make it suitable for extended wear, while precisely engineered temples flex to accommodate aviation headsets and flight helmets without unnecessary pressure.

The Patriot plus minus

Developed with direct input from the Patriots Jet Team, the Patriot was engineered to meet the demands of high-performance formation flying. Its lightweight titanium construction combines ultra-thin flexible temples with a secure wraparound fit, providing expansive peripheral coverage and protection from unwanted light. Designed to remain stable during high-G maneuvers, the Patriot accommodates aviation headsets, flight helmets, and oxygen equipment without compromising comfort or visibility.

Frame size: 64–17–135 mm | Lens height: 39 mm | Base curve: 8 | Weight: 21.3 g FLT/MACH / 31.3 g SKY

Method Seven Trail

We make specialized lenses for commercial pilots who fly west directly into the sun on repeated flights. Seriously, it's crazy, but we’ve mastered tuning lenses for specific uses.

Most of our crew are runners and mountain bikers, with one employee even completing the Moab 240—serious stuff. But the glasses they had were garbage—$25 cheapies that made us cringe. So, we thought, what if we designed a lens JUST for the trails? No one-size-fits-all trendy nonsense, but something that makes the landscape POP with depth, work in low light and handles peak sun energy. That’s the conversation we had with our engineering team in Japan. They took on the challenge and developed the Trail 26 lens.

Along the way, we realized we needed a specific type of polarization. Every polarized lens we tried was too much, killing contrast and not helping. Great for fishing, not great for running. Then we nailed it. The Trail 26 lens was born, perfect for the demands of trail running. We achieved the lowest haze rating we've tested from any lens and included all the fancy hydrophobic, anti-glare, and anti-scratch coatings. Our trail lens and frame are just as niche as the ultra runners themselves. And let's be honest—these are not normal people. We love 'em, but 240 miles in one shot in Moab, Utah...?

Patriot TRAIL26 Beta