Fun fact from a radio-comms super-nerd... know which direction a cell tower is during your hike. I have one 14 miles directly east of my forest land. an umbrella lined with Foil or metal mesh window screen...becomes a radio-signal amplifier - the bigger the better. Place your cell phone between 8-18 inches above the central 'hub' against the main stick-handle. You are now focusing approx 1-2 sq meters of cell-tower signal onto your phone, instead of your phone only catching a few sq inches of a already week signal
Pointing a folded umbrella at a dog that seems aggressive and popping it open at them can sometimes deter a dog from pursuing you. Another possible use of one.
@@alisondickinson i was hiking and took a wrong turn, ended up completely trespassing onto a ranch road. A large German shepherd snuck under the gate of the home and trotted right towards me. I turned around, walked away without running or jumping or screaming. I tried to turn my head a little to each side to get a glimpse of the dog, but couldn’t see him. Then i realized he was literally inches behind me. Not growling or attacking…just ‘herding’ me straight back the way I came. Respect to the dog and the owner. He was doing his job. I was in the wrong.
Dixie, thanks for keeping all your vids real over all this time, since I've been following you since the beginning. I think now 'm fixin to get me an umbrella! Also, (being old enough to probably be your father), I'm proud that you don't use vulgar language! 😆
I could almost get one just to take down all the spider webs! LOL I'm 6'5" tall, I get all the webs that all the hikers in front of me didn't get because they're not tall. Just me and the horses LOL. I might need to look into one of these for wetter hikes! Great video :)
I’ve been using a silver mini umbrella backpacking for years. I love it. Makes hot, sunny days bearable and is a very welcome barrier during rain and especially hail. I wouldn’t go without it. I consider it a necessity.
I used one on the AT and I loved it. It wasn’t always practical when hiking in an area with low branches, but I would just retract it. I recall one day when I had to cross a long open field on a sunny day. I had spent the vast majority of my time under tree cover and had become adjusted to the diffused light. I stepped out into the open and was overwhelmed by the sunshine. Took out the umbrella and it helped tremendously.
I have the Six Moon and it goes on every trip. I got it in 2018 when preparing to hike on the Colorado Trail. I'm very fair and wanted something to help with the sun exposure. Everyone I passed while I was using it said it was a good idea and some looked visibly jealous. It works great for rain, as well. I tuck the handle under my sternum strap and clip the carrying loop in as well. It sits down on the top of my pack and is nearly hands free. I usually hold on to the bottom to keep it from shifting side to side, but I can go hands free for a little while if need be.
So with you on the umbrella Dixie! I can't believe how much I like mine for all of the reasons you mentioned. It has been worth the extra carry ounces. I pair mine with a rain kilt. Handles most situations encountered on trail. Still take a raincoat for extreme conditions & when at camp. Thank as always for the great content!
I love love love my SMD carbon umbrella! It has SAVED me going over mountain passes (until the wind is too much), and I use REI Packmod bungees to go hands-free so I can still use my trekking poles. I can't tell you how many people have stopped and asked me about my setup!
100% on carrying one on any distance hike. Still using my og silver one from 2017, granted it’s got a few patches now. In addition to uses you mentioned, I’ve often used mine in car wash sections as a plow through the brush/trees, knocking off most of the water before it hits me. That can result in a pokey hole or two, but they’re easily fixed and totally worth it.
I would hike in LA mountains all the time with an SPF umbrella. Hubby hated that I used it (the king of melanoma), and would roll his eyes. I also wear SPF gloves to shade my hands because my family has the propensity to get liver spots...yuck. Every woman I would pass on the trail would give me a bug thumbs-up and comment that I was the smartest person on the trail. That umbrella also goes with me at theme parks, or any other outdoor events where there's no shade. I bought mine from coolibar and it's oversized with a cane handle. I really would like to get the attachment for it to go hands-free when I hike. I agree with you, Dixie, that shade is a real game changer when you hike in hot climates. Another thing I do is freeze my water bottles before I head out. Having that cold water to wet my doo-rag gives me a good pep to my step. Plus I will pour some down the back of my shirt.
Yes, after watching your videos. Having an umbrella saved me hiking in Goblin Valley State Park in Utah. I have the six Moon and someone even stopped me on trail to tell me what a great umbrella it is
I have never forgotten the piece of apple pie I had in the one little tiny restaurant in the tiny village just outside Goblin Valley in spring break, 1971!! It was incredible! I mean Incredible! Thank you, Goblin Valley ladies!🥰🥰🥰
I just bought the Lightrek Gossamer Gear umbrella from Garage Grown Gear a couple weeks ago and I’m looking forward to trying it on my next backpacking trip soon! It’s only 5.8oz so I hope it’s durable. I realized I get too warm in a rain jacket or poncho, plus I’m excited that it can offer some bathroom privacy.😁
Great info and research, as usual. Umbrellas seem like an essential for thru-hikers, that are under the sky for time periods longer than a 7 day forecast, and are obliged to trudge thru deserts or any situation with extended periods of no shade.
After wrecking cheaper ones in wind gusts, I broke down and shelled out for the Hyperlite Mountain Gear umbrella with 2-layer canopy. It's 6.9 oz, silver out/black under, and rated 50+ for UPF protection.
Hey Dixie!! Totally unrelated, but I LOVE the Sun & Moon app you recommended some time ago. I’ve gotten some great sunrise time lapses because of it. Thank you so much for the tip!
Long ago I worked in product development for umbrellas and it's just an inherently difficult item to avoid defects. If you find one that lasts for years consider yourself lucky. I have been thinking about getting one for summer day hikes with southern California getting so hot lately.
My umbrella is also part of my safety gear. My shelter is either a tarp or Gatewood Cape, and in really severe weather conditions the umbrella can be used to reinforce the tarp or Gatewood Cape. On hikes in hot and sunny conditions with little or no shade the umbrella is your shade. Yes you don't want to be taller in a thunderstorm but my umbrella absolutely did a great job protecting my body from really intense hail while I crouched waiting out the storm. My current umbrella is from SMD, but the inexpensive Equinox umbrella is still quite serviceable. I would not bring other gear rather than leave my umbrella behind. Thank you for another informative video.
I am a real shade-growing flower and it's kept me from being terribly interested in summer hikes above the tree line, maybe I need to consider adding something like this to my kit...
You can combine the Blunt Coupe umbrella with a trekking pole to make it a trekbella or an umbrekking pole. There are pros and cons. To name a few, Pros: faster deployment (no need to dig out of your backpack), save* an oz or two if you carry an umbrella anyway, with a longer handle acts as a better parasol, the longer handle also allows hand free use if you utilize the trekking pole lanyard. Cons: one pole will be noticeably heavier than the other, if you use a trekking pole tent you can't use the umbrella while the tent is set up, it doesn't compact, the minimum length may be too long for short people, it's also expensive at almost $100.
I just used an umbrella for the first time. Went for the two "C's" color and cheap. Very nice for short unexpected showers. Much easier to get to than your rain gear. Let alone you don't have to put it on.
I'm in Western Australia and have a German made one that attaches to the left or right chest strap, so it can deal with rain or intense sunshine from either side. It's also hands-free to enable me to use hiking poles. Good post Dixie. Preaching to the choir.
Used one for bagging remote Scottish Munros in extreme heat (yes, sometimes) and it provided shade for us (1 each) and our dog (he was wearing a swamp cooler vest too) and probably saved us carrying extra water as we didn't get dehydrated. It was the 6 moon designs featured in Dixie's video. Thanks for uploading.
Just came home from my first trip using an umbrella! It was a cheap, light, dollar store kind but it was so nice using it to go get my bear can in the drizzle, brush my teeth, sit outside of the tent when it was still warm but sprinkling, road walked with it. I really liked this one because it has that inverted closure sonit doesn't get you wet when you close it. And it folds twice sonit fits in one of my shoulder strap pockets
I have tried umbrellas. Great 4:40 🎉for sun shade and to sit under in the rain. But it's completely useless for hiking on wooded eastern trails or in strong wind. I am still undecided on whether it is actually worth carrying. I use rhe SMD.🎉🎉it is actually
Its one of those things that as a brit makes me realise how culturally specific certain gear is to local climates. While we use umbrellas a lot day to day, in general if its raining its windy here. You'd spend so much time turning it the right way round and straining against the wind.
I use the Helinox umbrella. 7.5 oz, very light. I had a choice between red and black and took the red for superior visibility. I use it mainly under forest conifer cover. It is probably more expensive than the other choices but I am extremely glad that I have it. The wind advice is excellent. I never use it in the wind.
Harris Teeter grocery Stores and also Walmart have the huge black men's umbrellas with the vented canopy. I love them! and big wind cant hurt them because they have the second top vented canopy. The metal struts that support the canopy are also thicker and sturdier than the women's umbrellas, it seems to me.. The black double canopy 'brellies run about $20. So not too bad. Give 'em a try! See whatcha think!
As a weekend warrior I’m using a „Euroschirm Swing Handsfree umbrella“ . Allows me to use both walking sticks, for balance and to avoid getting swollen hands. It’s 114cm in diameter and weighs 366g and it’s handle expands up to 1m. The silver one offers UV protection 50+ . Guess I infected some fellow hikers along the way with it 😊
I have been using Helinox One umbrellas for a few years now. (Qld, Australia- sub-tropics). I’m now on my third. The first one I drove over. The second- I caught/ripped the fabric when I tripped and fell on the umbrella and pierced the fabric on branches. Otherwise, they’ve withstood tropical storms, hailstones and generally wicked weather, without fault. Never had a failure in normal use. Not cheap- but good value for the durability and reliability you get, especially for a lightweight umbrella. They’re ok in the sun- shade provision is acceptable but does nothing to protect from the killer humidity. Nice to get shade from the sun though when you’re in exposed areas.
We bought the montebell trekking long tail umbrella, 5 oz super compact and has a tapered end that drapes over your backpack...sort of. Yet to trial it but it works visually in theory.
I love watching different viewpoints on outdoor gear. Watch one and the product is the best thing ever. Watch another and it is the worst thing ever. Came to realize something, they are both right. So much of gear selection is personal preference.
I've been a poncho guy, but my buddy had one of those lightweight umbrellas from Zpacks. Not a fan of holding it since I use trek poles and sticking it in a pocket on the backpack seems a little awkward. I found an umbrella hat for $10 on Amazon. Full 37" width coverage. I look funny wearing it. It does work though.
Not sold on mine. Brought it to the Canary islands for the GR131. It's a notoriously exposed hike and on sections where I wanted to stop to rest/eat it was superb, but otherwise the constant wind rendered it unusable. Living in the UK it'd probably work more effectively against the rain, but again, as soon as the wind picks up I just find I'm having to hold onto it and I'd much rather have both hands free for my trekking poles. Great video but the jury's still out for me
For about four years, I've been using the Six Moon Silver Shadow carbon (the frame is carbon fiber). My wife made a nylon sleeve for it to protect it from snags when stored on my pack. I strongly recommend not using it (or any umbrella) in windy conditions; they won't last long.😩
What are the odds that I was putting my new Tumella brand umbrella in my daypack as I clicked on this video? Being my daypack I dont mind the weight of it and it checks all my boxes. Worth a 20 dollar gamble to me.
I owned the 6 moons one. First trip, first use, with the first average wind gust, it inverted and ripped making it unusable. Just didn’t seem to be well built and don’t recommend for the price.
The day after the LA aqueduct during my PCT hike, I came across a young girl whose backpack was being guarded by a rattlesnake that wouldn't leave. I used my sun umbrella as a shield and stuck a trekking pole over said shield to force the rattlesnake away from her backpack. Absent the umbrella, I would've had to resort to throwing rocks at it and risk injuring or killing it.
It is impossible for vapor to escape from your body thru your breathable rainwear when the air is saturated (no more room for your body vapor) and then it will condense on the inside and you will get wet. An umbrella + a DCF Rain Kilt is a far better solution in hot humid rainy weather
I went on a day hike with a friend. I brought a rain umbrella and my friend laughed at me for this. But when the heavy rainfall came, my friend wanted to share the "unnecessary" umbrella. At the end of the day, my water-soaked friend was no longer laughing at me.
Hey, Dixie, you forgot to mention one more advantage of umbrellas: you can pee behind them when you're in an open area, like you were on Ben Nevis! 🚽☂🤣
the umbrella when hiking: bulky, unusable when it is windy, unusable in the mountains. I tested it on a 1 month hike with 23 days of rain. a fashion thing but reality?
Hmmm. Interesting, I see I appear to be in the minority. I consider an umbrella a pain in the rectum. I guess this one is, to each his own. Notice in the pictures of examples many times two hiking poles are being carried in one hand and not used. I think there were pictures where it was independently attached , but what happens when the wind hits you. ( been walking when it was hard just to walk against the wind , let alone have an umbrella, which would soon be in the next country) Just wear a hat. All the best in your next adventure in life.
Not that you want this kinda attention, nor comments... But Good LORD does being pregnant look AMAZING on you! You are absolutely Glowing Ma'am! Back to the video, lol. Depending on the climate and area, I've totally brought an umbrella hiking/camping. The rain jacket and pants, with all the vents and elastic cuffs and whatnot are great, but it's super clingy and gets too stuck onto ya... Almost becomes a second skin feeling kinda soggy, and the umbrellas also doubles as some sun protection as well. That's a Win Win!
Bears. Umbrellas scare bears and other animals. Makes you look bigger. Bust out your umbrella and use your hiking pole like a spear and BOOM you're a Greek hoplite against Smokey, Winnie or the Big Bad Wolf.
I'm 84, so my hearing's not great.I guess but you're very muffled in the closet, period love your videos.Hope all goes well with you but you are muffled
I used my six moon on a 90* day. It not only reflected heat, but the breezes would circulate under it almost like a fan blowing on me. I love it.
Fun fact from a radio-comms super-nerd... know which direction a cell tower is during your hike. I have one 14 miles directly east of my forest land. an umbrella lined with Foil or metal mesh window screen...becomes a radio-signal amplifier - the bigger the better. Place your cell phone between 8-18 inches above the central 'hub' against the main stick-handle. You are now focusing approx 1-2 sq meters of cell-tower signal onto your phone, instead of your phone only catching a few sq inches of a already week signal
Pointing a folded umbrella at a dog that seems aggressive and popping it open at them can sometimes deter a dog from pursuing you. Another possible use of one.
Or you can just provide the dog shade.
@@RC-qf3mp Yup. The sun beating down can make anyone surly!
@@alisondickinson i was hiking and took a wrong turn, ended up completely trespassing onto a ranch road. A large German shepherd snuck under the gate of the home and trotted right towards me. I turned around, walked away without running or jumping or screaming. I tried to turn my head a little to each side to get a glimpse of the dog, but couldn’t see him. Then i realized he was literally inches behind me. Not growling or attacking…just ‘herding’ me straight back the way I came. Respect to the dog and the owner. He was doing his job. I was in the wrong.
Great point! I should be taking one on the local greenway for all the main characters that leave their dog off leash!
Dixie, thanks for keeping all your vids real over all this time, since I've been following you since the beginning. I think now 'm fixin to get me an umbrella! Also, (being old enough to probably be your father), I'm proud that you don't use vulgar language! 😆
I totally agree with using umbrellas. I've been using them for years and love having them with me on hikes.
I could almost get one just to take down all the spider webs! LOL I'm 6'5" tall, I get all the webs that all the hikers in front of me didn't get because they're not tall. Just me and the horses LOL. I might need to look into one of these for wetter hikes! Great video :)
I’ve been using a silver mini umbrella backpacking for years. I love it. Makes hot, sunny days bearable and is a very welcome barrier during rain and especially hail. I wouldn’t go without it. I consider it a necessity.
You're the one who got me started hacking the Appalachian Trail thank you
i'd go hacking rat now except fer the dang skeeterz
I used one on the AT and I loved it. It wasn’t always practical when hiking in an area with low branches, but I would just retract it. I recall one day when I had to cross a long open field on a sunny day. I had spent the vast majority of my time under tree cover and had become adjusted to the diffused light. I stepped out into the open and was overwhelmed by the sunshine. Took out the umbrella and it helped tremendously.
I have the Six Moon and it goes on every trip. I got it in 2018 when preparing to hike on the Colorado Trail. I'm very fair and wanted something to help with the sun exposure. Everyone I passed while I was using it said it was a good idea and some looked visibly jealous. It works great for rain, as well. I tuck the handle under my sternum strap and clip the carrying loop in as well. It sits down on the top of my pack and is nearly hands free. I usually hold on to the bottom to keep it from shifting side to side, but I can go hands free for a little while if need be.
So with you on the umbrella Dixie! I can't believe how much I like mine for all of the reasons you mentioned. It has been worth the extra carry ounces. I pair mine with a rain kilt. Handles most situations encountered on trail. Still take a raincoat for extreme conditions & when at camp. Thank as always for the great content!
I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but i just love listening to your accent. It’s so niaace. And the info you share is top notch.
Love my UV umbrella. I have one for city use as well.
Game changer.
I have a German Knirps umbrella for hiking and general use. It is 100g (3.5 ounces) and tiny. Very solid - have used it during 50-60kph winds
I love love love my SMD carbon umbrella! It has SAVED me going over mountain passes (until the wind is too much), and I use REI Packmod bungees to go hands-free so I can still use my trekking poles. I can't tell you how many people have stopped and asked me about my setup!
100% on carrying one on any distance hike. Still using my og silver one from 2017, granted it’s got a few patches now.
In addition to uses you mentioned, I’ve often used mine in car wash sections as a plow through the brush/trees, knocking off most of the water before it hits me. That can result in a pokey hole or two, but they’re easily fixed and totally worth it.
I would hike in LA mountains all the time with an SPF umbrella. Hubby hated that I used it (the king of melanoma), and would roll his eyes. I also wear SPF gloves to shade my hands because my family has the propensity to get liver spots...yuck.
Every woman I would pass on the trail would give me a bug thumbs-up and comment that I was the smartest person on the trail.
That umbrella also goes with me at theme parks, or any other outdoor events where there's no shade.
I bought mine from coolibar and it's oversized with a cane handle. I really would like to get the attachment for it to go hands-free when I hike.
I agree with you, Dixie, that shade is a real game changer when you hike in hot climates. Another thing I do is freeze my water bottles before I head out. Having that cold water to wet my doo-rag gives me a good pep to my step. Plus I will pour some down the back of my shirt.
I also carry a mosquito head net when I go hiking. In dry climates, the gnats are crazy in the summer when there's no rain.
I live near griffith park and this record 7 day heat wave has me thinking about getting one for my little dog walks there.
Yes, after watching your videos. Having an umbrella saved me hiking in Goblin Valley State Park in Utah. I have the six Moon and someone even stopped me on trail to tell me what a great umbrella it is
I love Goblin Valley so much, it is such a blast to hike.
I have never forgotten the piece of apple pie I had in the one little tiny restaurant in the tiny village just outside Goblin Valley in spring break, 1971!! It was incredible! I mean Incredible! Thank you, Goblin Valley ladies!🥰🥰🥰
I just bought the Lightrek Gossamer Gear umbrella from Garage Grown Gear a couple weeks ago and I’m looking forward to trying it on my next backpacking trip soon! It’s only 5.8oz so I hope it’s durable. I realized I get too warm in a rain jacket or poncho, plus I’m excited that it can offer some bathroom privacy.😁
I would love to know how it does. I'm planning on buying it too but haven't committed yet.
Great info and research, as usual. Umbrellas seem like an essential for thru-hikers, that are under the sky for time periods longer than a 7 day forecast, and are obliged to trudge thru deserts or any situation with extended periods of no shade.
After wrecking cheaper ones in wind gusts, I broke down and shelled out for the Hyperlite Mountain Gear umbrella with 2-layer canopy. It's 6.9 oz, silver out/black under, and rated 50+ for UPF protection.
Thanks for the information and the suggestions.
Hey Dixie!! Totally unrelated, but I LOVE the Sun & Moon app you recommended some time ago. I’ve gotten some great sunrise time lapses because of it. Thank you so much for the tip!
An umbrella was a huge bonus hiking in the badlands in 104 degree heat! Fellow hikers were envious when I pulled it out for shade
We love you Dixie ❤️
Have you ever used a hands free umbrella holder? Any recommendations?
Long ago I worked in product development for umbrellas and it's just an inherently difficult item to avoid defects. If you find one that lasts for years consider yourself lucky. I have been thinking about getting one for summer day hikes with southern California getting so hot lately.
The umbrella is an awesome piece of shelter that you can walk with 😅
🤔 Like a snail shell! 🐌
My umbrella is also part of my safety gear. My shelter is either a tarp or Gatewood Cape, and in really severe weather conditions the umbrella can be used to reinforce the tarp or Gatewood Cape. On hikes in hot and sunny conditions with little or no shade the umbrella is your shade. Yes you don't want to be taller in a thunderstorm but my umbrella absolutely did a great job protecting my body from really intense hail while I crouched waiting out the storm. My current umbrella is from SMD, but the inexpensive Equinox umbrella is still quite serviceable. I would not bring other gear rather than leave my umbrella behind. Thank you for another informative video.
Rain mixed with snow -- rain does not get any colder than that.
Except when it freezes. 🌡️❄️🍧🤔🤷🙃😳🤣🤣🤣🤣
I am a real shade-growing flower and it's kept me from being terribly interested in summer hikes above the tree line, maybe I need to consider adding something like this to my kit...
You can combine the Blunt Coupe umbrella with a trekking pole to make it a trekbella or an umbrekking pole. There are pros and cons. To name a few, Pros: faster deployment (no need to dig out of your backpack), save* an oz or two if you carry an umbrella anyway, with a longer handle acts as a better parasol, the longer handle also allows hand free use if you utilize the trekking pole lanyard. Cons: one pole will be noticeably heavier than the other, if you use a trekking pole tent you can't use the umbrella while the tent is set up, it doesn't compact, the minimum length may be too long for short people, it's also expensive at almost $100.
I just used an umbrella for the first time. Went for the two "C's" color and cheap. Very nice for short unexpected showers. Much easier to get to than your rain gear. Let alone you don't have to put it on.
I'm in Western Australia and have a German made one that attaches to the left or right chest strap, so it can deal with rain or intense sunshine from either side. It's also hands-free to enable me to use hiking poles. Good post Dixie. Preaching to the choir.
Used one for bagging remote Scottish Munros in extreme heat (yes, sometimes) and it provided shade for us (1 each) and our dog (he was wearing a swamp cooler vest too) and probably saved us carrying extra water as we didn't get dehydrated. It was the 6 moon designs featured in Dixie's video. Thanks for uploading.
I’ve enjoyed an umbrella. Mine weighs about 6 ounces, light. Hoping you and baby are doing well… Thanks for the advice…from east Tennessee
Just came home from my first trip using an umbrella! It was a cheap, light, dollar store kind but it was so nice using it to go get my bear can in the drizzle, brush my teeth, sit outside of the tent when it was still warm but sprinkling, road walked with it. I really liked this one because it has that inverted closure sonit doesn't get you wet when you close it. And it folds twice sonit fits in one of my shoulder strap pockets
Thanks, i have an old umbrella “hat”. (Elastic band)
I have tried umbrellas. Great 4:40 🎉for sun shade and to sit under in the rain. But it's completely useless for hiking on wooded eastern trails or in strong wind. I am still undecided on whether it is actually worth carrying. I use rhe SMD.🎉🎉it is actually
Its one of those things that as a brit makes me realise how culturally specific certain gear is to local climates.
While we use umbrellas a lot day to day, in general if its raining its windy here. You'd spend so much time turning it the right way round and straining against the wind.
I use the Helinox umbrella. 7.5 oz, very light. I had a choice between red and black and took the red for superior visibility. I use it mainly under forest conifer cover. It is probably more expensive than the other choices but I am extremely glad that I have it. The wind advice is excellent. I never use it in the wind.
I always chuckle at the way you pronounce foliage. Foil-idge. It’s cute!
Harris Teeter grocery Stores and also Walmart have the huge black men's umbrellas with the vented canopy. I love them! and big wind cant hurt them because they have the second top vented canopy. The metal struts that support the canopy are also thicker and sturdier than the women's umbrellas, it seems to me.. The black double canopy 'brellies run about $20. So not too bad. Give 'em a try! See whatcha think!
😮 so excited fir this one!
Love my umbrella!
As a weekend warrior I’m using a „Euroschirm Swing Handsfree umbrella“ . Allows me to use both walking sticks, for balance and to avoid getting swollen hands. It’s 114cm in diameter and weighs 366g and it’s handle expands up to 1m. The silver one offers UV protection 50+ . Guess I infected some fellow hikers along the way with it 😊
I'm so glad you've done your videos
I have been using Helinox One umbrellas for a few years now. (Qld, Australia- sub-tropics). I’m now on my third. The first one I drove over. The second- I caught/ripped the fabric when I tripped and fell on the umbrella and pierced the fabric on branches. Otherwise, they’ve withstood tropical storms, hailstones and generally wicked weather, without fault. Never had a failure in normal use. Not cheap- but good value for the durability and reliability you get, especially for a lightweight umbrella.
They’re ok in the sun- shade provision is acceptable but does nothing to protect from the killer humidity. Nice to get shade from the sun though when you’re in exposed areas.
You should try an umbrella hat! Check it out and keep on truckin'!
We bought the montebell trekking long tail umbrella, 5 oz super compact and has a tapered end that drapes over your backpack...sort of. Yet to trial it but it works visually in theory.
I’m pretty happy with my six moon designs carbon umbrella at 6.8oz ☔️
Good ❤
I love watching different viewpoints on outdoor gear.
Watch one and the product is the best thing ever. Watch another and it is the worst thing ever.
Came to realize something, they are both right. So much of gear selection is personal preference.
Great point. It's all personal choice and preferences.
I've lived in Florida for my whole life, and there can be as much as 30°F difference between shade and direct sunlight.
Fellow Floridian here, I really like the temperature difference in the shade of my air conditioned Bentley. 😉🤔🤷👌🙃😎
I'm happy you're still able to get out on the trail how is the pregnancy going?
Yeah., I kind of doubted whether I would regret bringing it on the CT. But I loved it. I don't think I took full advantage of it.
Love this episode!!!
I've been a poncho guy, but my buddy had one of those lightweight umbrellas from Zpacks. Not a fan of holding it since I use trek poles and sticking it in a pocket on the backpack seems a little awkward. I found an umbrella hat for $10 on Amazon. Full 37" width coverage. I look funny wearing it. It does work though.
Not sold on mine. Brought it to the Canary islands for the GR131. It's a notoriously exposed hike and on sections where I wanted to stop to rest/eat it was superb, but otherwise the constant wind rendered it unusable. Living in the UK it'd probably work more effectively against the rain, but again, as soon as the wind picks up I just find I'm having to hold onto it and I'd much rather have both hands free for my trekking poles. Great video but the jury's still out for me
I use one one on my river trips. Mostly for the sun.
For about four years, I've been using the Six Moon Silver Shadow carbon (the frame is carbon fiber). My wife made a nylon sleeve for it to protect it from snags when stored on my pack. I strongly recommend not using it (or any umbrella) in windy conditions; they won't last long.😩
I’ve always had an Ultralight umbrella since 2019, because it rains a lot in the England
What are the odds that I was putting my new Tumella brand umbrella in my daypack as I clicked on this video? Being my daypack I dont mind the weight of it and it checks all my boxes. Worth a 20 dollar gamble to me.
How do you use an umbrella and trekking poles at the same time??
I owned the 6 moons one. First trip, first use, with the first average wind gust, it inverted and ripped making it unusable. Just didn’t seem to be well built and don’t recommend for the price.
The day after the LA aqueduct during my PCT hike, I came across a young girl whose backpack was being guarded by a rattlesnake that wouldn't leave. I used my sun umbrella as a shield and stuck a trekking pole over said shield to force the rattlesnake away from her backpack. Absent the umbrella, I would've had to resort to throwing rocks at it and risk injuring or killing it.
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It is impossible for vapor to escape from your body thru your breathable rainwear when the air is saturated (no more room for your body vapor) and then it will condense on the inside and you will get wet. An umbrella + a DCF Rain Kilt is a far better solution in hot humid rainy weather
If it wasn't so cumbersome, I'd take a beach umbrella with me.
And don’t forget the privacy you got using an umbrella as a shield while peeing on the West Highland Way!
Yes 🙌🏻
On a backpack, I always take an umbrella, or on a day hike when I suspect rain is coming.
If you get used to the weight it's a great thing to have in your ruck.
I went on a day hike with a friend. I brought a rain umbrella and my friend laughed at me for this. But when the heavy rainfall came, my friend wanted to share the "unnecessary" umbrella. At the end of the day, my water-soaked friend was no longer laughing at me.
That is what I use for animal deterance while hiking.
I should’ve mentioned that! It’s helped me a lot with that
I saw one person use their umbrella to collect rain water while hunkering down.
Could you please link the red rain poncho at 0:56? Thx!
It’s from a store in Spain. She purchased it when she walked the Camino de Santiago.
@@ValsLife1 What a good poncho! Thank you for replying.
I wish I could find a reflective umbrella with a hook handle.
Hey, Dixie, you forgot to mention one more advantage of umbrellas: you can pee behind them when you're in an open area, like you were on Ben Nevis! 🚽☂🤣
Yes!!
I have one with slits so the wind passes thru more.
You would be a daisy on a difficult trip the knowledge and help would be great and nobody's kicking you out
Can we call you "Mammaw" now?
No but we could call her hikin mama
the umbrella when hiking: bulky, unusable when it is windy, unusable in the mountains. I tested it on a 1 month hike with 23 days of rain.
a fashion thing but reality?
Be sure to apply a UV resistant coating on the top of it for extra relief
What specific product are you suggesting?
Hmm the lighter they are the easier they break and if they’re heavy it takes away the point. Still it’s nice not to sweat so much
Hmmm. Interesting, I see I appear to be in the minority. I consider an umbrella a pain in the rectum. I guess this one is, to each his own. Notice in the pictures of examples many times two hiking poles are being carried in one hand and not used. I think there were pictures where it was independently attached , but what happens when the wind hits you. ( been walking when it was hard just to walk against the wind , let alone have an umbrella, which would soon be in the next country) Just wear a hat. All the best in your next adventure in life.
"A pain in the..." You're not supposed to sit on it. 🤔🤷🤦😁😉🤣🤣🤣
Not that you want this kinda attention, nor comments... But Good LORD does being pregnant look AMAZING on you! You are absolutely Glowing Ma'am! Back to the video, lol. Depending on the climate and area, I've totally brought an umbrella hiking/camping. The rain jacket and pants, with all the vents and elastic cuffs and whatnot are great, but it's super clingy and gets too stuck onto ya... Almost becomes a second skin feeling kinda soggy, and the umbrellas also doubles as some sun protection as well. That's a Win Win!
Bears. Umbrellas scare bears and other animals. Makes you look bigger. Bust out your umbrella and use your hiking pole like a spear and BOOM you're a Greek hoplite against Smokey, Winnie or the Big Bad Wolf.
A billion Indians (in India) know about umbrellas in the hot sun.
3rd comment for the WIN!! Don't you try and shade me with responses. 😉🤔🤷😎👍👌
in some countries in Asia women use umbrellas to avoid getting a tan. They think white skin is more beautiful.
make sure you carry when you're out there
Your Google bio says you're 58!? Dear God tell me that's a canard so I can feel better about looking older than you at 40.
I’m 38 lol
I'm 84, so my hearing's not great.I guess but you're very muffled in the closet, period love your videos.Hope all goes well with you but you are muffled
I use the closed captioning.
Lose the background music/noise. It adds nothing.