Hiking with an Umbrella

**CeeVee** · 12-27-2015, 11:44

I do like the harness that supports the umbrella. Any better pictures/specs for that?

**Oms** · 12-27-2015, 14:04

There is a lot to be said for the time of year when using an umbrella. In the summer or warmer times of year, wearing rain gear is just to hot. This is when an umbrella shines.

**huntaholic123** · 12-28-2015, 09:24

I'm going to have to agree with CeeVee on the wind situation. I know a lot depends on location but up in the mountains the wind can hit at any time and the last thing I would want out is an umbrella to get caught up in a strong gust. Other point of concern for myself would be hiking through thick brush.

**Dos** · 12-30-2015, 11:04

I will try to post a pic after the holidays.
But have hiked the last 2400 miles with an umbrella.
Will never go back to rain gear.

**LBooth97** · 12-31-2015, 15:39

Very cool! I've got one for christmas and may bring it out on my next hike, depending on the weather.

**derekd1** · 01-26-2016, 23:30

I think, from my perspective that we all could find ourselves in predicaments while backpacking that we would benefit from having an umbrella to use. And on the other hand, we all could find ourselves in opposite predicaments where it would be a hindrance to have it along with. Weighing the pros and cons I would like to try one but I do like using trekking poles. So....with all that said I still don't know LOL

**mcspin50** · 02-02-2016, 00:13

Here's one way to hike hands free with an umbrella. http://ladyonarock.com/2015/04/19/ha...with-umbrella/

And here's another. http://ramblinghemlock.blogspot.com/...a-rigging.html

**BrRabbit** · 02-02-2016, 00:20

Originally Posted by Dos

I will try to post a pic after the holidays.
But have hiked the last 2400 miles with an umbrella.
Will never go back to rain gear.

Which umbrella did you use?

**Dos** · 02-02-2016, 00:28

http://gossamergear.com/chrome-umbrella.html

it was very similar to this one.
Gossamer stopped selling them a couple of years ago so I went direct to the manufacturer out of Germany.
Mine came in black. But I would recommend the silver chrome.