Penny Kingma
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That’s exactly the area I was referring to. My hat constantly blew off in that area.Funny you should ask this. I just received a hands free umbrella from Ivar (bought mainly for shade and rain) and was thinking just last night that I would still need my Altus poncho to provide some protection against the wind when it is really blowing, as we experienced it on the meseta. I don't think any umbrella could stand up to that wind when it really blows and I wouldn't take the risk trying to find out.
Thanks MegHi Penny
I've also purchased a lightweight hiking umbrella. I did quite a lot of research and many people swear by them. I hate hats and so am hoping this will help when I'm on the VDLP. There are ways to rig it up so it is handsfree which I'm going to have a go at as I wouldn't want to hold it all the time.
There are some youtube videos showing how to do this - not hard but good to know what otehrs who use them have found useful.
Like you I've not used it yet - start in March - so interested to hear of others experience.
Megg
Thankyou GerardI took my Euroschirm, hands free umbrella on the Portuguese.
First, I would suggest that, in a hiking environment, an umbrella that handles medium to strong winds, with or without rain, simply does not, probably cannot, exist.
Having done the CF twice in autumn, without umbrella, and the CP from Lisbon in Spring with, I have never encountered medium to strong winds.
Many have.
The umbrella for me was always about shade and for this purpose was outstanding.
Due to its limitations regarding wind I would suggest ones plan for rainware must therefore completely disregard any perceived benefits to be gained by use of an umbrella.
In providing shade protection, my Euroschirm is exceptional.
As a useful piece of equipment it is unquestionably, undeniably, too heavy for me, at 442 grams.
This will probably not be the case for some younger, fitter walkers.
My suggestion is to utilise a model that is lighter, with a max weight of 300 grams.
This will probably mean jury-rigging the attachment to the top of your pack and shoulder straps. There is much advice here on the forum, and utube videos, on how to accomplish this.
Regards
Gerard
It works well, Practice at home. I took it for rain and rarely used it.the hiking umbrella from the Forum Store
Yes it does. There was a time - walking to Boadilla del Camino - when the wind was so strong I thought I would take off, Mary Poppins styleI was wondering if anyone has tried it.
Does it hold up to the windy situations on the Camino ?
Thank you
WOW!! That is the least expensive one I have seen as yet!! Wonder if it comes in a silver top?
It replaces my raingear because I walk in Summer. Doesn’t matter if my legs get wet, they soon dryWhile I use the umbrella often when it is raining, it does not replace raingear as noted by other writers... due to the wind it is not always effective at protecting you and your gear from getting wet.
It replaces my raingear because I walk in Summer. Doesn’t matter if my legs get wet, they soon dryAs a precaution, I put my clothes and my (down) sleeping bag in dry bags but I do find the umbrella keeps my bag dry...
My main question is: how does it fare in thunderstorms?This is a serious question btw.
It replaces my raingear because I walk in Summer. Doesn’t matter if my legs get wet, they soon dryAs a precaution, I put my clothes and my (down) sleeping bag in dry bags but I do find the umbrella keeps my bag dry...
My main question is: how does it fare in thunderstorms?This is a serious question btw.
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