Frankybaby66
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Last Camino Sep 23 Camino Portuguese (Central)
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I did see a few when I walked in '21. They looked both silly and useful!
I got a sun umbrella (through the Forum Store). It clips to one of the shoulder straps and the waist belt, so you can use it hands-free. I haven't used it on Camino yet. I'll be taking it on my summer Camino de Madrid and expect will have an opportunity to see its benefits then.Just watching a 'Rob's Camino' video on YouTube. He says he never walks without poles, but recommends taking a sun umbrella??
I have done three Caminos an always use poles. Confused as to how the mechanics of using poles whilst carrying an umbrella actually works . .
I'm on a medication now that causes me to burn really easily, so if there's a way - count me in!
There are ways to attach an umbrella to your pack so that your hands are free. I can't explain it, but pretty sure there are videos online that show how to do this. My husband often uses both his poles and his umbrella. If you can't find a demo, send me an email at backpack45 at sign here yahoo.com and I'll try to help you further.Just watching a 'Rob's Camino' video on YouTube. He says he never walks without poles, but recommends taking a sun umbrella??
I have done three Caminos an always use poles. Confused as to how the mechanics of using poles whilst carrying an umbrella actually works . .
I'm on a medication now that causes me to burn really easily, so if there's a way - count me in!
So interesting how 1 perfect thing works for 1 person and is entirely wrong for another. I bought a Columbia brand shirt too for sun purposes. Out on a test run I could smell myself stink within an hour. Within 3 hours other people could smell me 10 feet away. I have no idea why, it was a good shirt. Just didn’t work for me.I wear a white PFG fishing shirt (Columbia brand) with long sleeves and a fishing hat with a sun visor that also has the sun drape on the back and sides that you can store inside the back of the hat. An umbrella would be just one more thing for me to have to keep track of, but I don't use an umbrella in the rain either. Just a good rain coat/poncho is enough for me.
Yes, we use them for fishing trips as well as the Camino. My husband's is about 14 years old and I had to buy a new one for this year since I accidently left my old one on a bus in Spain. Could be the fabric or personal chemistry, but ours do not smell Mine is white and his is sort of khaki colored. We were both in the Army and umbrellas were not allowed so perhaps that is why I never got used to using one.So interesting how 1 perfect thing works for 1 person and is entirely wrong for another. I bought a Columbia brand shirt too for sun purposes. Out on a test run I could smell myself stink within an hour. Within in 3 hours other people could smell me 10 feet away. I have no idea why, it was a good shirt. Just didn’t work for me.
Here’s another thread with info on umbrellas -
There are ways to attach an umbrella to your pack so that your hands are free. I can't explain it, but pretty sure there are videos online that show how to do this. My husband often uses both his poles and his umbrella. If you can't find a demo, send me an email at backpack45 at sign here yahoo.com and I'll try to help you further.
So interesting how 1 perfect thing works for 1 person and is entirely wrong for another. I bought a Columbia brand shirt too for sun purposes. Out on a test run I could smell myself stink within an hour. Within 3 hours other people could smell me 10 feet away. I have no idea why, it was a good shirt. Just didn’t work for me.
We used umbrellas with the Gossamer Gear clips on the Primitivo last year, and they were great. Right up until I lost mine. And then my solution pretty closely resembled your original idea - velcro and bungees!This is my MacGyver approach using velcro straps or elastic cords.
Next time I'll try these. much easier.
Gossamer Gear Handsfree Umbrella Clamp
One handsfree umbrella clamp and one bungee clamp make this set the perfect umbrella companion. Use the clip on almost any shoulder strap to go handsfree to hide from the sun or the rain.www.backpackinglight.com.au
The EuroSchirm hands free umbrella, available from the forum shop.Just watching a 'Rob's Camino' video on YouTube. He says he never walks without poles, but recommends taking a sun umbrella??
I have done three Caminos an always use poles. Confused as to how the mechanics of using poles whilst carrying an umbrella actually works . .
I'm on a medication now that causes me to burn really easily, so if there's a way - count me in!
Why not just purchase a cheapie Dollar Store/China store brand first to see what you think. If you happen to "love" using the umbrella for sun potection, you can invest in a high end Euroshirm or similar at a later date, or for your next Camino.Undecided about getting a hiking umbrella. Doing the Camino this spring, starting around May 1 in Somport and planning to do the Invierno after Ponferrada, so I'm anticipating rain in Galicia. I did a big chunk of the Camino 20+ years ago, and somehow miraculously had absolutely no daytime rain the whole time. I do have a rain jacket and pants and a sun/rain hat with ventilation, but I'm intrigued by the possibility of sun protection from an umbrella that MIGHT make it possible not to be slathering on sunblock constantly and also stay cooler. But I'm not sure it really WOULD be much cooler than a sun hat, and from pictures, it looks like your legs would still need sunblock and maybe lower arms, too. Also not sure it's going to get hot enough on the meseta in May to really need to be cooler. Maybe I just wait and see and buy one on the way if I need one?
I'm with you. I just keep my body covered with sun protection clothing. It worked great. And I can't imagine that an umbrella would work that great in the windy areas of spain.I wear a white PFG fishing shirt (Columbia brand) with long sleeves and a fishing hat with a sun visor that also has the sun drape on the back and sides that you can store inside the back of the hat. An umbrella would be just one more thing for me to have to keep track of, but I don't use an umbrella in the rain either. Just a good rain coat/poncho is enough for me.
Yeah, I'm considering just seeing once I get there whether I really need one, although the cheapo umbrellas usually won't stand up to wind, and they're heavier, so options might be limited. I don't see myself doing multiple, repeated Caminos, at least not for several weeks at a time. When I did my other one 22 years ago, I felt lucky to be able to, and it took me years to really integrate and live out the insights gained on that one. I don't really understand this thing where people do annual Caminos. I'm kind of startled at myself as it is to be planning a longer one again. And one of the reasons I'm doing it now at all is that I'm planning a career change, and if I do it, I won't have enough time off per year to do this again for a while. Probably until retirement. So if an umbrella would significantly enhance my life on this one, it's probably worth doing. I'm just not sure that it would.Why not just purchase a cheapie Dollar Store/China store brand first to see what you think. If you happen to "love" using the umbrella for sun potection, you can invest in a high end Euroshirm or similar at a later date, or for your next Camino.
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