EuroSCHIRM Swing Liteflex Ultra-Light Weight Trekking Umbrella, 37.5” Width, Fixed Fiberglass Shaft
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yellowstonetodd
> 3 dayI 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!!!)
