Six Moon Designs Base Silver Shadow Ultralight / 8.9 OZ Umbrella - Large Reflective Surface On Top - Walk Cooler And Better Protected
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In 2015, I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail with a chrome dome hiking umbrella. It was an essential source of shade in the scorching heat of Southern California's deserts. I sent it home for Central and Northern California, but I was disappointed that I didn't have it near Lassen National Park, where the sun can be scorching. I got my umbrella back after hiking the Pacific Crest Trail through Oregon and Washington into British Columbia and found it to be extremely useful in both the sun and the rain. You can attach it to your backpack with a system that allows you to use both trekking poles while freeing up your hands. However, this only applies to your upper body during the day's middle two hours. For the hours before and after that middle two hours, I didn't mind holding the umbrella in my hands to keep myself protected and cool.
You'll have to be inventive when it comes to securing the umbrella to your backpack. The majority of people use velcro straps to secure the umbrella's shaft to the yoke or accessory straps of their backpack.
Yes, it's highly reflective and offers more UV protection than a standard non-reflective shirt. umbrella that reflects the light
China is where these are produced.
Selected User Reviews For Six Moon Designs Base Silver Shadow Ultralight / 8.9 OZ Umbrella - Large Reflective Surface On Top - Walk Cooler And Better Protected
After hiking miles in a burn area, I decided to bring my own shade, so I purchased an umbrella. Walking without a hat allows for more air flow, which helps to dissipate the heat. When using an umbrella, the sun does not give the sensation of burning flesh. There is some radiant heat from the umbrella's surface, similar to wearing a hat, but raising the umbrella slightly provides the needed headroom for comfort. more convenient to carry on or in a backpack.
take care of the sun blocker I used it for an ultramarathon where I knew I'd be walking for long periods of time and would be exposed to a lot of sun and heat. The umbrella did a great job of keeping me cool, and the weight wasn't an issue. I wish the handle was a little longer because my entire hand couldn't fit around it. It is simple and quick to fold. It was so simple to use that I could do it one-handed while drinking with the other.
As advertised, this umbrella is extremely lightweight and can be used even in the absence of wind. However, I purchased it for a camping/backpacking trip to Havasupai, Arizona, and it protected me well as I traveled down the canyon. The sun is scorching hot at 100 degrees F. The umbrella broke on the way back up because of the wind. The umbrella's small metal rods snapped, rendering it useless and destined for the landfill. I can't believe I paid $45 for something that I'll only use once! It's a shame because I like the umbrella and it was a good size for shade protection. Perhaps some air vents to allow the wind to pass through?.
I used it to complete the final 100 miles of the PCT. Using a length of foam pipe insulation, secure it to a shoulder strap. two-piece set- When in use, the two-sided velcro allows both hands to be free. I'm on my second one. I gave the other to a fellow hiker as a loan. This book comes highly recommended.
All of your other umbrellas will be replaced by this one. This Umbrella is one of my favorites. Why not just use a cheaper umbrella, I reasoned, and waited a long time to buy this item. But it's now my go-to choice for all umbrella-related needs. needs in this area The opening mechanism's size, weight, and ease of use make it ideal for all conditions, not just hiking. Both in the rain and in the sun, I used this hiking method. When you use it to stay cool(er) in hot weather, you can definitely tell the difference. Because it's so light, you can make a holding device for it on your pack if you want to keep your hands free. I also chose to bring this umbrella to Paris rather than bringing a collapsible or shorter option because it is so light and enjoyable to use when needed. Its length is greater than that of other ready-made products. I use umbrellas, but in the long run, lightness and ease of opening and closing are more important to me.
After I had to repair it, it now works perfectly. Why not go for a score of 3 out of 5? Well, once repaired, it keeps me nicely shaded and hydrated, which I like. Strong winds don't seem to bother it at the moment! How long did it last before I had to fix it in a light breeze on a trail? It took me less than three hours to complete this project.
It's easy to carry or attach, and it's only 8 ounces. It provides a lot of shade and kept my upper body and pack dry even when it was raining lightly. It will be included in my thru-hiking gear.
We anchored up for lunch a few times during the trip, and I simply needed to get out of the sun for a few minutes. This umbrella did an excellent job of lowering the temperature. My fishing companion was using a golf umbrella that I keep on the boat, so we compared the two. When it came to keeping the temperature down, the Six Moon Umbrella performed far better than a standard umbrella. I'm not sure how many degrees of difference we felt, but you definitely noticed a difference. Sturdy and of good quality.
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