AO Review: WarBird Sleeper Cell – Matte Black Frame, Smoke HC Lens

Summertime is fast approaching, and that means endless outdoor activities. Whether you are headed to the golf course, gun range, a day hike, or out on the water to chase some bass, a good set of eyewear can prolong your day of fun and ensure greater enjoyment. One company that has been making waves ever since SHOT Show 2024 in January has been WarBird. We have covered this company since their inception, and now we have some of their products in hand. So, in this AllOutdoor Review, we are going to take a look at the WarBird Sleeper Cell shooting glasses in a Matte Black frame and Smoke High Contrast lens to see how they perform throughout a multitude of tasks in the great outdoors. Let’s dive in!

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Specifications: WarBird Sleeper Cell Shooting Glasses – Matte Black Frame, Smoke HC Lens

The WarBird Sleeper Cell protective shooting glasses that we are reviewing here today are those donning a Matte Black frame with a Smoke HC (High Contrast) lens at an MSRP of $139.99. These boast WarBird’s 4Shadow lens technology and when paired along with their High Contrast (HC) attributes, it should afford you with a more vivid sight picture, the ability to more easily distinguish objects, and as a result, improve your reaction times in sports or activities such as shooting. The rest of the traits you can come to expect from the WarBird Sleeper Cell shooting glasses can be read below as presented by WarBird:

Meets ANSI Z87.1 Safety Rating for Impact Resistance for safety
Kaiwall™ Bio-based TR90 Frame Material for durability, light weight, comfort
Water and UV resistant soft touch finish frame
Thin temple design increases comfort, when used with headphones or ear protection
Co-injected non-toxic rubber nose pad for comfort and stability
Co-injected temple pieces for enhanced comfort and fit
Includes zippered protective case w/morale patch, quick-release clip, microfiber drawstring bag

With the WarBird Sleeper Cell protective shooting glasses, they offer 4 different lens types (Smoke HC, Red Shield, Ice Blue Shield, and Brown HC) as well as varying frame colorways constructed from Kaiwall – made of renewable plant-based materials for strength, a lightweight nature, and an impact-resistant design. The 10 unique frame and high contrast (HC) lens combinations offered for the WarBird Sleeper Cell can be read below:

Black Matte Frame // Smoke HC Lens
Black Matte Frame // Brown HC Lens
Green Matte Frame // Smoke HC Lens
Green Matte Frame // Red Shield Lens

Navy Matte Frame // Smoke HC Lens
Navy Matte Frame // Brown HC Lens
Gray Matte Frame // Blue Shield Lens
Gray Matte Frame // Red Shield Lens
Tortoise Matte Frame // Smoke HC Lens
Tortoise Matte Frame // Brown HC Lens

The Sleeper Cell may just become your all-day, everyday glasses. What may appear at first glance to just be a set of style-forward sunglasses is actually hiding WarBird’s full spectrum of protective and sight-enhancing features. The Sleeper Cell is the pair you wear from the car right into your activity, without skipping a beat.

Field Use: WarBird Sleeper Cell Shooting Glasses – Matte Black Frame, Smoke HC Lens

One of the first things I did with the WarBird Sleeper Cell protective shooting glasses was take them along on hikes or walks on my lunch break. I’m fortunate enough to work next to a scenic river and a small park so that is where I spend my afternoon lunch breaks in between selling firearms to Minnesotans at The Guns And Gear Store of Waite Park, MN. While these glasses are not advertised as being polarized, they do cut down a good amount of glare when around water. I was able to spot a largemouth bass making a spawning bed underneath my dock that I hadn’t noticed in previous days because the reflection of the water was cut down enough where I could spy that sneaky bass.

Additionally, I utilized the WarBird Sleeper Cell for a family range session with my lovely wife, Andrea, as well as my father-in-law. We were testing out the Walther WMP .22 Magnum (Walther Magnum Pistol) and Hammerli Arms Forge H1 1911 .22 Long Rifle pistol and the glasses performed well for all three of us. These glasses gave complete coverage of our eyes and face with varying face sizes between my wife, father-in-law, and I. Also, we were shooting steel targets at fairly close distances (3 – 20 yards), and we had occasionally spalling or metal flakes come back at us – which is common while engaging steel – and it was never an issue for our eyes.

In terms of comfort, I found the rubber contact areas on the bridge of the glasses that touches your nose, and the arms which touch the top of your ears to be comfortable for extended periods of time. The soft rubber was not only gentle to the soft areas of your face and head, but it also had good tactile grip (the glasses were not sliding around; they remained in place where you put them).

These glasses framed my head really well throughout all the time that I used them, too. They are simple in their presentation and aesthetic, and I would be willing to wear these around town, at a park, or driving because they don’t scream “tactical operator” and give away my Grey Man status as a gun owner. They are protective, attractive, and are not “loud” – you blend in while in public.

Final Thoughts: WarBird Sleeper Cell Shooting Glasses – Matte Black Frame, Smoke HC Lens

So, what are my final thoughts on the WarBird Sleeper Cell Shooting Glasses in a Matte Black Frame with a Smoke HC (High Contrast) lens?… Overall, they are lightweight, comfortable, attractive, perform better than advertised, and they are moderately-priced within the market at an MSRP of $139.99. Ever since we have been introduced to WarBird, I have been excited to see what they are bringing to the market and this is no exception. The WarBird Sleeper Cell is a great offering for a growing company.

In closing, I want to say thank you to WarBird for allowing AllOutdoor and myself the opportunity to try out their new WarBird Sleeper Cell Shooting Glasses in a Matte Black Frame with a Smoke HC (High Contrast) lens. That is greatly appreciated. Also, we would like to know what all of you guys and gals think? Do you believe that the WarBird Sleeper Cell Shooting Glasses are something worth spending your money on? Would you wear them hiking? During a shooting match? Or, out on the town? As always, let us know all of your thoughts in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.

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