Trekking Umbrella

[blueskywa]

Hello I'm doing the del Norte in May and wondering if anyone has any experience or feedback on the trekking umbrella. They look pretty practical being attached to the front harness of the backpack leaving your hands free for the walking poles. I never did see one while on the CF a couple of years ago and as they are advertised on the forum and sold out, have they become popular? I think they are great for sun protection (being fair skinned) and of course some rain keeping it from running back your back between raincoat and pack. Thanks in advance for any suggestions....Lori

 

[Deleted member 29041]

Much better than a hat, as it doesn't keep the air from cooling your head. A bit cumbersome, until you get used to it.

I love mine, but still consider it nice-to-have - unless on the Silver Route during summer, where it's darn neigh need-to-have for Anglos

 

[Deleted member 3000]

It works. It has spent all but one day in two weeks in my pack. It is a pound that could be saved if just for rain.

 

[C clearly]

Here is a thread discussing trekking umbrellas.

 

[erith long]

I have a windproof umbrella, bought 2 for the price of one on internet, not expensive at all, i hold it to the front of my pack with 2 small bungee cords, We have used them the last 3 caminos, and never been sorry we brought them, when the sun is at its brightest and hot, believe me, it is the most welcome shade not to mention that it keeps dry when it rains. My opinion, go for it!!! ( I once bought a 3euro one in Gijon and it worked perfect till Santiado)

 

[Davey Boyd]

I would not walk without mine! My advice is buy the silver coated version, best in the heat.

Davey

 

[blueskywa]

Here is a thread discussing trekking umbrellas.

Thankyou for the thread, much appreciated....very positive comments

 

[blueskywa]

Much better than a hat, as it doesn't keep the air from cooling your head. A bit cumbersome, until you get used to it.

I love mine, but still consider it nice-to-have - unless on the Silver Route during summer, where it's darn neigh need-to-have for Anglos

Thanks for the +ve comments

 

[blueskywa]

I have a windproof umbrella, bought 2 for the price of one on internet, not expensive at all, i hold it to the front of my pack with 2 small bungee cords, We have used them the last 3 caminos, and never been sorry we brought them, when the sun is at its brightest and hot, believe me, it is the most welcome shade not to mention that it keeps dry when it rains. My opinion, go for it!!! ( I once bought a 3euro one in Gijon and it worked perfect till Santiado)

Wow you're definitely an advocate....thankyou

 

[Walking Lover]

Hello I'm doing the del Norte in May and wondering if anyone has any experience or feedback on the trekking umbrella. They look pretty practical being attached to the front harness of the backpack leaving your hands free for the walking poles. I never did see one while on the CF a couple of years ago and as they are advertised on the forum and sold out, have they become popular? I think they are great for sun protection (being fair skinned) and of course some rain keeping it from running back your back between raincoat and pack. Thanks in advance for any suggestions....Lori

Cheap poncho and a good hiking hat work just fine.

 

[Momonne]

Love my silver one. Perfect against the sun, and as someone who wears glasses I love having it in the rain. It also allows me to walk with my poncho zipper down midway so I don’t get soaked from condensation.

 

[blueskywa]

Cheap poncho and a good hiking hat work just fine.

I've thought about a poncho too....have an excellent raincoat and hat however an umbrella would be great for the sun. Thanks for your thoughts

 

[blueskywa]

Love my silver one. Perfect against the sun, and as someone who wears glasses I love having it in the rain. It also allows me to walk with my poncho zipper down midway so I don’t get soaked from condensation.

Another positive comment. Thankyou

 

[Anton Muhlbock]

I am sure they are very good, we did not see any because hardly any rain.

Great walk

• Anton Muhlbock
• Dec 27, 2017
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[Camino Chrissy]

I brought a lightweight Dollar store umbrella and used it in drizzle. It worked well for those times when it wasn't worth putting on raingear....loved it! Since I only walk with one pole, I was able to hold it with my other hand and let it rest on my shoulder/pack. I never used it for sun, but I walked in the spring and it was not very hot. It was definately worth bringing and only $5 US.

 

[trecile]

I am sure they are very good, we did not see any because hardly any rain.

Great walk

• Anton Muhlbock
• Dec 27, 2017
• 1

I didn't have to walk in rain during my Camino last summer, but I used my silver Euroschirm hands free umbrella a lot to guard against the sun!.

 

[blueskywa]

I brought a lightweight Dollar store umbrella and used it in drizzle. It worked well for those times when it wasn't worth putting on raingear....loved it! Since I only walk with one pole, I was able to hold it with my other hand and let it rest on my shoulder/pack. I never used it for sun, but I walked in the spring and it was not very hot. It was definately worth bringing and only $5 US.

I'm a two pole walker unfortunately - I like your option and much cheaper.