Umbrellas – which one

[Jonathan Chiappa]

I’m thinking of trying an umbrella for backpacking. The “standard” seems to be the Golite Dome but does anyone have experience with others? (MontBell has a couple)

Thanks

[David Bonn]

Umbrellas are great but shockingly easy to pulverize. Until you get some experience I’d recommend buying a very inexpensive one.

[Dane Burke]

I have the GoLite Dome but I have never had to use it yet. I chose the Dome over Montbell’s lighter, small umbrellas because it can be used as a tarp support if you can’t find a decent stick (I don’t use trekking poles). It’s probably a little sturdier too.

[Michael Kirby]

There are lighter weight umbrellas at stores like Ross’s dress for less, for example. Some of this telescope shut and are quite compact. They are somewhat flimsy and a stiff wind would ruin them. I had a Golite umbrella for awhile, but I thought it was too big when collpased and too heavy. I eventually lost it on a trip and do not plan to replace it. I used an umbrella for shade, as I do not hike in the rain.
I am going to try a desert type hat on my next trip.

[Mark Ferwerda]

I’ve brought a couple at the local supermarket and modified them “a la Jardine”. My daughter and I have used them for a couple of years now and they have both been repaired several times but still work OK. I agree w/ the poster who said that you should buy a cheap one first, modify it if you want, and use it at will.

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