Mylar onto a folding umbrella?

[Elizabeth Tracy]

In Ray Jardine's old book, he outlines a very simple way to attach space-blanket mylar material to the top of an umbrella so that it is desert-worthy.

Has anyone tried to do this with a *folding* umbrella? (The kind that folds onto itself.)

Thanks!
Elizabeth

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Are there any folding umbrellas that would be strong enough to make it worth the hassle?

[Aaron W]

You should take a look at the Golite Chrome Dome

http://www.golite.com/Product/ProdDetail.aspx?p=AC0112

[Dale Wambaugh]

Trace the umbrella outline onto a space blanket and trim it so there are sections that overlap the perimeter enough to fold over. Hold it all together with the smallest plastic paper clips. I don't think you would have much luck permanently attaching mylar to a folder. It would need to be sectioned and glued, leaving a lot of edges to come loose.

I would go with the Golite chrome model or just find a white umbrella.

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