EuroSCHIRM Swing Liteflex Ultra-Light Weight Trekking Umbrella, 37.5” Width, Fixed Fiberglass Shaft

This is a pretty cool item that was easy to travel with and kept my head cool.

I have used this umbrella for years for backpacking and it has served me well. I love the silver color as often out on a glacier I need a bit of shade! Also hiking up south facing side hills on a hot sunny day I have caught more than a few envious glances from other hiker. Of course it works well in rain, I hike in the rainy Olympic Mountains and the size is perfect for one hiker while at times manuvering through a narrow trail. Great in the wind as well. The trick is you need to know any umbrellas limits. If gust are above 17 mph I take this down and use waterproof clothing. Otherwise use two hands, one on the end and one up the shaft by the umbrella and ALWAYS point into the wind. If the wind shift to rapidly then take the umbrella down to live another day. Mine also weighs less than 8 oz. This umbrella is an upgrade to clothing, rain or shine!! ( I also use it as a support on one end of my minimum tarp for sleeping, just stake down around it and its a snug secure wall against the elements!!!)

Ive now hike the PCT, the CDT and the AT with this umbrella. EXCELLENT QUALITY.

The handle was broken when it came. Seems too fragile

Nice umbrella but a bit pricey. There are others that are similar, but cheaper.

This is a great lightweight umbrella to shield me from the sun. It collapses like a normal, full size umbrella but into a much thinner profile. It is easy to get back into it’s case and the carry strap is useful. In Florida, I use it when sitting out at the pool to guarantee I have shade even if all the tables with umbrellas are taken. At my cabin up North I use it when sitting on the dock enjoying nature. It would also be perfect to take to an outdoor concert. I do not know how it would function in rain, but that is not it’s purpose. I have 2 of these and I recommend them.

This is one of the most popular backpacking umbrellas due to its weight. Works great in strong sun, and for rain, although just like any other umbrella, eventually your arms and shoes and pants will get wet. I read that it was made of fiberglass so I thought it would also be quite durable. In fact, the little joints that connect the rods to the canopy are made of thin plastic and they break in any moderate wind. This umbrella is way less wind resistant than a $15 umbrella. It may still be the strongest umbrella in its weight class, so I may even need to buy it again for backpacking, however put it away in any wind of any kind! I wish someone would come along and design a better lightweight umbrella.

Light, cool, perfect size for a solo hiker.

I asked for and received this umbrella as a Christmas gift and intend to use it while hiking. Its large enough to cover my head & shoulders and my Osprey Exos 58 backpack. I like that it will provide both sun and rain protection. Im using it with the straps that attach to my backpack shoulder straps and I find this umbrella very light and comfortable.

After my first Camino using a cheap compact umbrella, I decided to try one of these “chrome dome” umbrellas recommended by long distance hiker friends. It made a huge difference in my next three Caminos! The biggest surprise was how much cooler I was when using it to shade me from the sun. It felt at least 10 degrees cooler under the dome. For hands-free use to be able to use trekking poles, I used the loop and carabiner on handle to secure it to my waist strap. I also used my shoulder strap loops to tighten it down across my chest so it wouldn’t sway. This was a breakthrough in Camino comfort! Most important, I could use both hands for trekking poles and focus on the hike instead of the weather. It didn’t flip during wind and rain storms, so it has proven itself sturdy. It is longer than collapsible umbrellas so it doesn’t fit inside backpacks. But I used the carry case to strap it to the outside of my pack when not being used. See photos from my trek on the Camino Inglés.