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You may look a bit of a wally but you will be cool, calm, and collectedWe are on the CP in June and I have just bought a Euroschirm trekking brolly,was a bit worried that I would look a bit of a wally but if it saves me from frying and possibly getting an extra 5k of trail done then I'm going to have to risk it-its silver and I look like I'm carrying a portable satellite dish!
Ooh, I might have to have one of those when my current umbrella 'dies'.I purchased a Gosamer Gear trekking umbrella.
Good question. I usually walk with poles - even on the flat - I like the rhythm and it avoids the hand swelling.So, I have a question for those of you who hold their umbrellas. Does it stop the endema/swelling in the hands? A lot of members say one of the reasons they walk with poles is to prevent their hands from swelling. If you walk holding the umbrella you're not using poles. Does it work for both hands or only the holding hand?
So, I have a question for those of you who hold their umbrellas. Does it stop the endema/swelling in the hands? A lot of members say one of the reasons they walk with poles is to prevent their hands from swelling. If you walk holding the umbrella you're not using poles. Does it work for both hands or only the holding hand?
I use a combo of poncho & umbrella for rain. As yet no-one has invented windscreen wipers to aid us wearers of glasses so this method works best for me. I've never found holding the umbrella to be an issue..a bit of hand swapping all that is required. The main atagonist being wind.
My favourite umbrella is transparent giving protection without impeding vision. Completely useless for sun of course but thats an application I've never tried anyway. Any chance of a photo @FRM?
Touché...of course I should have googled first...!
I am heading out today and will have the same umbrella with me! I am glad to hear that is helpful, can’t wait to try it.So I’m in Redondella. The last two days have been hot (90/32+). I usually walk in March so heat hasn’t been an issue. For the Portugues in late May I purchased a Gosamer Gear trekking umbrella. It has made an amazing difference. I think it is giving me an extra 5k a day. I haven’t seen any others with an umbrella. The comments and looks I’ve gotten have all been positive. A couple of folks have even offered to buy it from me. So those of you heading to the Camino this summer ought to consider it. I had no trouble with TSA bringing it in the plane (2 flights) which was a concern. I had the pack mounts but lost them somewhere along the Way, so have just been carrying it.
there are ways to attach the umbrella to your backpack.I wouldn't walk 'holding' an umbrella. Only hands free. I use poles as well.
Holding an umbrella for hour after hour would be tiresome and unnecessary in my view.
At home, I often walk with an umbrella - it is the best way to keep my glasses clean. I do the hand swapping, and could walk with one pole at the same time.I've never found holding the umbrella to be an issue..a bit of hand swapping all that is required.
it is very easy to attach your umbrella to the straps of your backpack. I used poles with an umbrella (both for sun and rain) with no difficulty.So, I have a question for those of you who hold their umbrellas. Does it stop the endema/swelling in the hands? A lot of members say one of the reasons they walk with poles is to prevent their hands from swelling. If you walk holding the umbrella you're not using poles. Does it work for both hands or only the holding hand?
So long as the people behind you follow the yellow arrow what does it matter what you look like?We are on the CP in June and I have just bought a Euroschirm trekking brolly,was a bit worried that I would look a bit of a wally but if it saves me from frying and possibly getting an extra 5k of trail done then I'm going to have to risk it-its silver and I look like I'm carrying a portable satellite dish!
The hands-free Euroschirm umbrella with silver top [sold by Ivar] works a treat ... and avoids that problem of having to carry it for hours ...I wouldn't walk 'holding' an umbrella. Only hands free. I use poles as well.
Holding an umbrella for hour after hour would be tiresome and unnecessary in my view.
Aren't words wonderful? I love etymology & thanks to @JerryStroebele's contribution, I've now looked at another example I hadn't considered before; 'parasol' = for sun. ⛱I carry an umbrella -- for parasol and paraqua.
including with the clips that the Euroschirm hands-free umbrellas ship with ... the fabulous and inexpensive hands-free umbrella clamp set from Gossamer Gear and the Gossamer Gear bungee attachment for even greater surety with your trekking umbrella under sun or rainthere are ways to attach the umbrella to your backpack.
Hi Rick, I use Velcro strips and fix the brolly handle to my chest straps so I can still use my poles. Hands free. I can take my hat off and it feels so much cooler.So, I have a question for those of you who hold their umbrellas. Does it stop the endema/swelling in the hands? A lot of members say one of the reasons they walk with poles is to prevent their hands from swelling. If you walk holding the umbrella you're not using poles. Does it work for both hands or only the holding hand?
I am still curious if anyone has done a face plant with umbrella and back pack (I know that many of us have experienced those out-of-nowhere embarrassments.)
I never used an umbrella on my previous camino's, but my husband convinced me to give it a try this year. We will use velcro in combination with the hands free straps that came with the ultra light umbrella's. I too absolutely need my hiking poles. For balance and also (like someone else mentioned) to keep my hands not down all day. Time will tell if the umbrella is a keeperOff to Pamplona June 4th .
Seems like you can buy one on the camino if you want. Maybe not?I wasn't planning to take an umbrella but I think you've just changed my mind. A compact fold-up one sounds like a good idea.
A further benefit, at least on the Frances, is the parasol reduces the need to apply sun cream.
Has the rice cooker been demoted to #4 now?It also reduces your need to carry water.
Apart from being a lot more comfortable with an umbrella, I easily save it's weight in reduced water needs.
On my first Camino I 'baked'. I tried wrapping things around my head, tried to find a Shemagh to buy....
And that was even wearing a wide brimmed hat with a neck flap!
My Umbrella is probably my #3 piece of gear behind footwear and pack.
I would give up anything else before my 'Brolly'
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It will never happen - the umbrella will act like a "drogue parachute"?I am still curious if anyone has done a face plant with umbrella and back pack (I know that many of us have experienced those out-of-nowhere embarrassments.)
Is there a minimum height for this to work? I am not very tall.the umbrella will act like a "drogue parachute"?
I'm 185cm and it works for me - maybe airbags for the more petit? My daughter is sitting next to me (down for a long weekend) and keeps rolling her eyes so I'm signing off on this one . . .Is there a minimum height for this to work? I am not very tall.
A face plant with brolly, no...but I have collected a low hanging trunk (too thick to be considered a mere branch) without it.I am still curious if anyone has done a face plant with umbrella and back pack (I know that many of us have experienced those out-of-nowhere embarrassments.)
I have my umbrella slightly tipped backwards in my arrangement so to have a decent enough view, but it is definitely a better range of vision than with hood up trying to see through wet glasses (which isn't great).A face plant with brolly, no...but I have collected a low hanging trunk (too thick to be considered a mere branch) without it.
It was pre poncho-brolly-combo days, raining steadily so I had my rainjacket hood pulled down low (to shield glasses AMAP). Eyes down, I did not see it coming but boy, I felt it's blow (I know I've plagiarized that from somewhere...) Results?...bleeding gash to the head, a black eye, resolve to find a new method for rain &....arise the transparent brolly!
No further incidents.
Real men don’t do face plants. We fall backwards and land on our packs/butts. Or at least I do. Think an umbrella would be the anti-drogue. Hate it when that happens and I resemble an overturned turtle!I am still curious if anyone has done a face plant with umbrella and back pack (I know that many of us have experienced those out-of-nowhere embarrassments.)
I always bring mine. It was a great investmentSo I’m in Redondella. The last two days have been hot (90/32+). I usually walk in March so heat hasn’t been an issue. For the Portugues in late May I purchased a Gosamer Gear trekking umbrella. It has made an amazing difference. I think it is giving me an extra 5k a day. I haven’t seen any others with an umbrella. The comments and looks I’ve gotten have all been positive. A couple of folks have even offered to buy it from me. So those of you heading to the Camino this summer ought to consider it. I had no trouble with TSA bringing it in the plane (2 flights) which was a concern. I had the pack mounts but lost them somewhere along the Way, so have just been carrying it.
How did you lose it??I must sadly report I lost my umbrella about 4 days out from Santiago. The rain began 3 days out.
Almost sold me but I’d want it a teachable. !!!Gear Review! I brought the tiny, but mighty, Montbell Travel Umbrella, as recommended by someone on the Forum. 3 oz. $59. May be the ultimate piece of gear I've bought. Ever. Held up on the Via Podiensis in the first week of May with horizontal rain, sleet and tiny hail balls. Held up the second week of May during searing heat. Small enough when folded to fit in my rain jacket pocket. Cons? Ribs have to be manually extended/retracted bit that takes a nanosecond. Handle is short so I haven't tried attaching it to the backpack and just held it. Pros? Tiny, ultralight, didn't collapse in some pretty heavy wind, as long as I pointed it upwind. It's going on every single future trip! https://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=14073&p_id=1128552
Set it down while I was walking around Caldas de Rais. It was sprinkling on and off and I carried it around wherever I went. Didn’t notice until the morning. I now realize one never truly owns an umbrella, you are only renting it. Currently in Muxia where the sun is shining. Thanks for asking.How did you lose it??
That's a very interesting perspective! It applies to many things, but umbrellas are a particularly good example. I will ponder this matter, this evening.I now realize one never truly owns an umbrella, you are only renting it.
Yes, I am totally in love with Gosmer hiking umbrella, and never walked without it. It is versatile, protects me against the sun and the rain. When I and my daughter walked with it, people called us "the Umbrellas". Now Gosmer has a "hand-free set", it has a little hook and code to attach it to your backpack so your hands can do other important things such as drinking water and taking photos. Sometimes, little children, or even a few adults walked up to me and asked why I was using it when it's nor raining. It weights less than 7 oz, but mighty protective against the sun.I have a cheap uv umbrella which in summer months definitely aids walking further in greater comfort under the hot sun. It's not as classy as those proper trekking type ones but until I tried it I didn't want to spend significant money, but it's been with me several summer outings and it's still going strong. And doubles as an umbrella in case of rain too!
Based on this post, I went out and got myself a super lightweight UV umbrella. I’ll be all set for the coastal route in 3 weeks. Thank you for posting!So I’m in Redondella. The last two days have been hot (90/32+). I usually walk in March so heat hasn’t been an issue. For the Portugues in late May I purchased a Gosamer Gear trekking umbrella. It has made an amazing difference. I think it is giving me an extra 5k a day. I haven’t seen any others with an umbrella. The comments and looks I’ve gotten have all been positive. A couple of folks have even offered to buy it from me. So those of you heading to the Camino this summer ought to consider it. I had no trouble with TSA bringing it in the plane (2 flights) which was a concern. I had the pack mounts but lost them somewhere along the Way, so have just been carrying it.
Lookin good Jenny. Happy trails. Buen caminoI’m another fan of the sun - and rain - umbrella. The hands-free Euroshirm umbrella was an absolute godsend a couple of weeks back on the VDLP in scorching heat. I took my hat off and let the air under the shade of the umbrella cool my sweat-soaked head.
Here’s a selfie -
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Cheers from Laza on the Sanabres -
Jenny
Almost sold me but I’d want it a teachable. I like to hold 2 walking poles. I don’t want to hold an umbrella. It sounds perfect otherwise. Thanks for the feedback!
I hadn’t noticed it changed the word.Hmm...a 'teachable' umbrella...my my, everything is AI hi-tech these days!
Oh...'attachable' perhaps?!
Thanks for the brain teaser Annie!
I bought a gossamer gear umbrella but haven't used it yet. It came with a gizmo to put on my pack that will hold my umbrella so I have my hands free.So, I have a question for those of you who hold their umbrellas. Does it stop the endema/swelling in the hands? A lot of members say one of the reasons they walk with poles is to prevent their hands from swelling. If you walk holding the umbrella you're not using poles. Does it work for both hands or only the holding hand?
How do you attach it to your backpack? You don’t hold it do you?We are on the CP in June and I have just bought a Euroschirm trekking brolly,was a bit worried that I would look a bit of a wally but if it saves me from frying and possibly getting an extra 5k of trail done then I'm going to have to risk it-its silver and I look like I'm carrying a portable satellite dish!
of course! I also like [and need] to use 2 hiking poles ... there are lots of different ways of attaching your umbrella to the straps of your backpack and several companies have inexpensive solutions [e.g. Gossamer Gear, Zpacks] quite aside from those backyard methods mentioned in some threads ... in the past I have found some helpful Utube videos but I think you can find some good ideas right here in the forumAlmost sold me but I’d want it a teachable. !!!
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I like to hold 2 walking poles. I don’t want to hold an umbrella. It sounds perfect otherwise. Thanks for the feedback!
depending on the brand of hiking / trekking umbrella that you choose [the Euroschirm Telescope hands-free comes with attachment clips] there are several excellent and inexpensive solutions for attaching to your backpack, notably those manufactured by Gossamer Gear and Zpacks ...How do you attach it to your backpack? You don’t hold it do you?
Auto-'correct' (NOT) has a lot to answer for!I hadn’t noticed it changed the word.Yes. Attachable.
I'd quite like a teachable umbrella...especially one that could fly to me when I'm caught in the rain & had left it at home!I hadn’t noticed it changed the word.Yes. Attachable.
So I’m in Redondella. The last two days have been hot (90/32+). I usually walk in March so heat hasn’t been an issue. For the Portugues in late May I purchased a Gosamer Gear trekking umbrella. It has made an amazing difference. I think it is giving me an extra 5k a day. I haven’t seen any others with an umbrella. The comments and looks I’ve gotten have all been positive. A couple of folks have even offered to buy it from me. So those of you heading to the Camino this summer ought to consider it. I had no trouble with TSA bringing it in the plane (2 flights) which was a concern. I had the pack mounts but lost them somewhere along the Way, so have just been carrying it.
The Lightrek Hiking umbrella? I've been eying that.So I’m in Redondella. The last two days have been hot (90/32+). I usually walk in March so heat hasn’t been an issue. For the Portugues in late May I purchased a Gosamer Gear trekking umbrella. It has made an amazing difference. I think it is giving me an extra 5k a day. I haven’t seen any others with an umbrella. The comments and looks I’ve gotten have all been positive. A couple of folks have even offered to buy it from me. So those of you heading to the Camino this summer ought to consider it. I had no trouble with TSA bringing it in the plane (2 flights) which was a concern. I had the pack mounts but lost them somewhere along the Way, so have just been carrying it.
That's a very interesting perspective! It applies to many things, but umbrellas are a particularly good example. I will ponder this matter, this evening.
I had the Gossamer Gear, but there are many similar. In my case price is a factor since apparently I lose them after a week or so.The Lightrek Hiking umbrella? I've been eying that.
Do they have a hands-free umbrella?Gossamer Gear,
Ha! Thanks.I had the Gossamer Gear, but there are many similar. In my case price is a factor since apparently I lose them after a week or so.
When I use an umbrella, I just put both poles in the other hand. It's not usually an all day thing so works okay! And 3 ounces. Can't beat that!Almost sold me but I’d want it a teachable. !!!
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I like to hold 2 walking poles. I don’t want to hold an umbrella. It sounds perfect otherwise. Thanks for the feedback!
Before Gossamer came up with the attaching-kit, I used to put the bottom handle into one of the backpack pockets (where people usually put their water bottle) on the lower part, and strapped the main frame with any backpack cords (or any elastic code) that were hanging around but not doing anything particular. I trust that everyone will somehow figure out a way to do it so your hands will be free for hiking poles, snacks, or waving at your fellow pilgrims. By the way, be careful when it is very windy. I almost flew into the ocean, like Mary Poppins flying but just not that gracefully, while walking near Getaria on Norte (remember that really long sidewalk along the sea?). When it's windy, you can fold it, make it sort of like a tall-tringle hat.I have been reading this thread with much interest - it sounds amazing to always walk in the shade and also solve that whole crispy ears situation that I had 5 years ago.
I was looking for a European site that sells the Gossamer gear one and found this:
Can someone tell me whether this one also comes with the attachment thingie for the backpack? On the original Gossamer site this was an extra option, but on this site it is not, so now I'm not sure if I'm getting the full packageGOSSAMER GEAR Lightrek Hiking (Chrome) Umbrella
Lightrek Hiking Umbrella available at OUTDOORLINE European stock with Express delivery within 1-2 dayswww.outdoorline.sk
That's always been my same strategy, too.Just a few days ago, I walked on the camino with my tiny folding umbrella (holding and swapping) and one pole, and it worked very well - at least in a light summer rain.
When I was in Lisbon in April 2019, it rained the first day. I "lost" my cheapie umbrella (left it somewhere), but no worries as there were quite a few street venders selling inexpensive umbrellas for €5 and I had my pick of atttractive patterns as I buy them on the "installment plan" like sunglasses.Seems like you can buy one on the camino if you want. Maybe not?
Almost sold me but I’d want it a teachable. !!!
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I like to hold 2 walking poles. I don’t want to hold an umbrella. It sounds perfect otherwise. Thanks for the feedback!
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