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Minkey said:Surely this thread is a joke... SURELY...
Minkey said:I don't see the point of extra things to carry.
Re: Rosary beads... A) they don't take up that much space and B) I think that remark is particularly unpleasant.
Minkey said:The reference to rosaries.
If you've got a hat, a poncho/rain jacket, what is the point in having an umbrella? (bringing the thread back on topic)
windeatt said:But many thanks, Spurs, for the reassurance that the way from the SJPP to Santiago is 'relatively gentle'. I'm hoping the next section in Spain will be easier . . .
Minkey said:If you've got a hat, a poncho/rain jacket, what is the point in having an umbrella? (bringing the thread back on topic)
AJ said:Minkey said:If you've got a hat, a poncho/rain jacket, what is the point in having an umbrella? (bringing the thread back on topic)
You don't need a poncho or rain jacket if you have an umbrella. An umbrella doesn't make you sweat. BUT not so good in strong winds.
I carried a goretex jacket for more than 5000 km and wore it twice. I wouldn't be without my umbrella.
Minkey said:& if you suffer from claustrophobia(with those poncho hoods) then a brollie must be the bees-knees, being able to look around with free-will!
Rebekah Scott said:Or will you lay aside your poles, and be seduced away by these silvery shiny contraptions?
Umbrellas does indeed turn themselves inside out when it's windy, but then it's only to turn them back right again. Which is done in a few seconds.Wind driven rain turns the umbrella inside out.
How do you stay dry then if you do not have any rain gear?
I have seen many inside out umbrellas discarded along the path.
But it does work. You must hold the umbrella close to you, and hide under it, while walking towards the wind. Then it won't turn inside out. If it's really windy then it's like walking inside a bell.I actually was thinking of the problem of strong winds and rain on the Meseta as an example. It would be constantly turned inside out no matter how many times you turned it back.
I have walked many days on Caminos in both France and Spain where an umbrella just would not work.
I think an umbrella makes good sense and take a lightweight one with me.
My point is that leaving all other rain gear at home and JUST taking an umbrella could mean a lot of very wet days.
I like the idea but only from a fashion perspective....
Umbrellas?
When in Spain........... :wink:
ps photo stolen/borrowed from our JohnWalker(thankyou)
I bought a long stationary umbrella (not a folding one) in Spain for 8 euros.
It was very sturdy.
I just latched it to my pack and it wasn't a problem.
I loved it!
Do you mean you found a way to hook it to your pack to have hands free???
...or just lashing on your pack when not using?
......I had hoped you had worked out a way to hook it to your pack while it was up and leave both hands free...I have a top loading pack with straps on the sides.
I just stuck it in the side straps (hook end up) along with my bread and could pull it out when I needed it.
Purple!!!----sweeeet!The first time you walk in the summer sun with one, you may change your mind.
I swear it was 20 degrees cooler under that umbrella.
I didn't feel the sun, just the cool breeze, while others were sweating and burning.
Anyway, it was also fashionably PURPLE! ::laughing::
I'm fan of umbrellas, mostly for shade. Use them not only hiking here in the desert, but parades, sporting events etc. I didn't have one when I did the Frances, but am planning on one this time. Can they be brought as carry ons?
I shower proofed our fleeces reversible linings with a spray-on proofer - worked well. Our ponchos throw on over our packs and cover everything. If we were walking in the heat then a 'parasol' would be good. My Argentine umbrella was waterproof but was actually sold as a sunshade and mostly used as that. Old fashioned stick style so not suited to the Camino.Last year I took a small, folding umbrella: no problems taking it on the 'plane. And I used it several times. So useful when it starts to rain for a short period - better than taking off the back-pack, getting out the poncho, putting on the poncho, putting on the back-pack cover, putting the back-pack back on, then ...... for heaven's sake, it's stopped raining! Take off the back-pack ....... etc etc
I'll certainly take one this May/June.
If I take a brolly, maybe that'll make sure it doesn't rain!
I shower proofed our fleeces reversible linings with a spray-on proofer - worked well. Our ponchos throw on over our packs and cover everything. If we were walking in the heat then a 'parasol' would be good. My Argentine umbrella was waterproof but was actually sold as a sunshade and mostly used as that. Old fashioned stick style so not suited to the Camino.
Yes - take yours Stephen and keep the rain away - hopefully not just while you are there
I love it at home, but on the Camino with my walking pole I like my other hand free. My Grandmother always carried an umbrella, I think for her it was like but better than a walking stick although she did use one of those when in her 90s. Maye I'll reverse her thinking, if I am still walking in my 90s and carry an umbrella thenOh, I LOVED my old fashioned stick style! Not much heavier and so much more convenient for me. Sturdier too!
Jacques - I sympathise 100%. I wear glasses all the time except when asleep, and don't enjoy groping my way in the rain.I confess that I'm (still ?) not a member of the electric coil club, but I'm definitively an adept of the umbrella congregation.
Anyone with glasses will quickly understand me! Cheers, Jacques-D.
Umbrellas
Perhaps an umbrella cap would be a worthwhile purchase?
If you type 'umbrella cap' into a google image search you will be offered thousands of pictures of umbrella hats.
(Not to be worn on a windy day!)[/QUOTE
Not to be worn on a windy day? It could be nice to see the camino from above like the flying nun. I think the idea sells me on umbrella hats. : )
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