Hiking with an Umbrella

[Hobopelican]

I've been following thread on and off, so I hope I didn't miss any reference to this. A camo head umbrella for less than $10....Tempting to try. How bad could it be?

[CeeVee]

I saw these hat-umbrellas in the 1980s. Popular aren't they? You can see them everywhere must be a reason, don't you think?

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[settworthy]

I rarely go into the bush without one. When car camping I bring a golf umbrella, can't tell you the amount of times I sat in my folding chair with it providing coverage while it was raining even reading a book under it. Strangely even after doing this for years even some of my buddies still stand around getting rained on in their breathable rain suits. When I go backpacking I always have a small umbrella in my gear. Provides shade, stops rain, and a wind block. It's a no brainer. I should have made my own videos years ago. Lol

[Ratdog]

Chrome Umbrella is back from the founder of GoLite.

Produced by the new company, MyTrailCo.com and coming in at $49
http://mytrailco.com/collections/acc...hrome-umbrella

This umbrella is more breathable than any waterproof-breathable jacket. In variable conditions, My Trail's Chrome really shines because it’s so much easier to deploy and retract than putting on and taking off a jacket.

The Chrome can also keep you cool. On the sunniest days, the silver skin and blackout layer reduce the effective temperature 25°F.

Specs at a Glance
Canopy Arc: 44” Weight: 8oz Color: Silver Handle length: 25" Shaft: Fiberglass

[tennistime99]

Bought one direct from http://www.euroschirm.com back when no one else was selling them anymore. I think these were the original manufacturers of the chrome dome for GoLight.

[SoaknWet]

I found one of those umbrella hats on eBay and have used it several times this summer and other than a lot of stares and a few giggles I think it works great! How long will it last, not a clue, but for $5.00 I think I can afford to replace it.

[thierict]

I've been doing this for about two years with the handsfree model from euroschirm as well but I find the handsfree feature to be lacking. This is one of the most useful tool ever in the backcountry and more than with its weight.
It's great in the sun because of airflow, works well in the rain but I still wear a rain pants. I've been in some major rains and have been dried while everyone else eventually has stuff wicking through with their shells when the outplayed wetted through.
It's great as a windshield, dust shield, a screen when having the relieve myself, and kept my bottoms dried when having to squat in the rain .
I don't hike with poles so I haven't had to give up anything in that department. I've taken mine up to every summit I've done this year, including all the scrambling.
I do apply sunblock when there's snow though.



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[Carbon]

I picked up a generic, $20, silver top, black bottom umbrella from Amazon. I chopped off most of the tip and the J hook part of the handle, and wrapped the handle with some handlebar cork tape I had laying around. Works great! I'm never out in the summer sun without it.

[Refreshing]

Oh the threads I can find on HF when I am bored at work! Thank you for the link to the umbrella article because I learned a LOT of ways to use an umbrella. Specifically I LOVE LOVE the idea of using it as a mini tarp over a bivy since I have considered using this setup in my hammock... WOOT!

[tennistime99]

Another article from a guy in my neck of the woods. He's a ground sleeper but very knowledgeable of gear and lightweight travel.
http://www.barefootjake.com/2014/04/...ummit.html?m=1