Here is another source for the umbrella. I like the one with silver outside and black inside.
Here is another source for the umbrella. I like the one with silver outside and black inside.
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Lil M.
“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” ― John Muir
I've always hiked with an umbrella. I've been mocked by some friends but they were always wet while I was dry as a bone. I guess they just didn't get it.
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In the tropics that's all I carried, because of the heat and the fact that usually storms pass quickly.
Broke down and bought one. I may never use it but at 8 ozs it gives me one more answer to how to stay dry(er).
Take it with on a warm weather trip. You may really like it. I have only used mine a couple times, but when I did, it was really nice.Originally Posted by CeeVee
Gearing up for an April hike in the Ocala National Forest, here in FL. Weather Underground is predicting high 70s to 80 and dry so maybe I'll get the opportunity to test it.
It also works well as a body wind block while walking into a cold breeze.
So I was piqued enough by this discussion to acquire a Six Moon Designs Silver Shadow umbrella (8 ozs).
I carried it on a 10 mile hike figuring it would be handy in the afternoon. No rain expected but upper 80s and dry. I saw 91* on the thermometer on my pack strap (was probably more like 88*).
Happy to say that using the umbrella allowed me to take off my cap and walk in the shade.
Supporting the umbrella was a struggle. I finally jammed the end knob of the umbrella handle under the sternum strap on my left side and this was barely acceptable.
At this point I'm quessing that I'll need to lengthen the handle by 6" or so and find a better way to attach it to the shoulder strap. Nice idea just not fully realized yet.
Interesting, but I couldn't bring myself to do it haha. I can't let go of my poles.
Just ran through Lowe's box store and somebody had left a set of "pool noodles" at one of the registers. The core is hollow on those and it looked to me as if the umbrella handle would just fit in. Then you could bungee the whole thing to your pack strap??? Would be light, maybe bulky.
Dunno, maybe, maybe. Still think the best solution is to screw up my courage and fit an extention to the handle. Just hate to do anything "final" if I don't have to.
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