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Great piece of equipment.
I can walk in the shade whenever I want and without a hat, even in blazing sun.
Works great for minor showers, especially when combined with my rain leggings. No stuffy rain jacket or poncho needed.
For more serious rain, I leave the top of my poncho wide open, with the brolly sticking out, which makes for excellent ventilation.
Great for keeping the driving rain and sleet out of your face.
Mine does great in the wind. It did turn inside out a few times, but I was able to quickly put it right.Thanks for the review. I'm seriously considering an umbrella on my next walk. How does this one do in wind?
My umbrella was the single heaviest item I brought at 14 ounces, but for the amount of comfort it provided me, it was worth carrying. It attaches to the back pack at two points, so it really does stay where you want it.Like was asked of the Pacer Pole fan club, is there anyone who has tried and not liked the hands free umbrellas? I am curious about them, but still skeptical. How much do they weigh, and they do they really stay in position?
Like was asked of the Pacer Pole fan club, is there anyone who has tried and not liked the hands free umbrellas? I am curious about them, but still skeptical. How much do they weigh, and they do they really stay in position?
However, it's not too useful when walking up steep hills, because it limits your vision.
I put the loop around the waist belt as normal, but rest the end of handle on the top of the belt. That little hack provides the extra few cm needed, and works surprisingly well.how, exactly, did you rig the handle end?
Nah, it may keep the rain of your head, and that would be such a shamethink the hands free umbrella would have benefit in October
With a bit of imagination, it shouldn't be that hard to come up with something to make your current umbrella hands-free. Some string with a cord-lock in one end and a bit of Velcro in the other end might do the trick. If the pole is too short, then a piece of bamboo, plus some more Velcro, a lashing, or perhaps some duct tape could easily fix that.I walk with an 100% UV umbrella
Look Ma! No hands!I didn't bother with the cover - left it at home. I bought my umbrella used, and didn't have complete instructions. It took me a while to figure out that I should attach it to my hip belt by putting the belt through the loop, then cinching it down with the cord lock.
Here I am on the Meseta
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Here's one wayWith a bit of imagination, it shouldn't be that hard to come up with something to make your current umbrella hands-free. Some string with a cord-lock in one end and a bit of Velcro in the other end might do the trick. If the pole is too short, then a piece of bamboo, plus some more Velcro, a lashing, or perhaps some duct tape could easily fix that.
Thanks for the review. Question for you (and those who use this umbrella): Does it fit in your pack, and we’re you able to bring it as carry-on?I recently purchased a "Swing handsfree trekkin umbrella" from Ivar. I thought I'd share my review:
As of late, we've been having slightly .. humid.. weater, so I've had plenty of opportunity to test my new toy. It's a great addition to my rain gear, but the ability to walk in the shade , even during the siesta, is the real boon. The silvery outer covering works great.
Yes, yes, it's a luxury item. Get over it
I have the telescoping model (I think that Ivar sells the non telescoping version), and I can fit it in my backpack, though I usually keep it in a side pocket.Thanks for the review. Question for you (and those who use this umbrella): Does it fit in your pack, and we’re you able to bring it as carry-on?
It fits. Collapsed, it's about 50 cm long.Question for you (and those who use this umbrella): Does it fit in your pack
The one I bought from Ivar, is the collapsing model.I think that Ivar sells the non telescoping version
Thanks!Thanks for the review. Question for you (and those who use this umbrella): Does it fit in your pack, and we’re you able to bring it as carry-on?
Good to know, because Ivar has conflicting information.The one I bought from Ivar, is the collapsing model.
Good to know, because Ivar has conflicting information.
In the listing he has the information for the non-collapsing version, such as this picture
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