[Cdt-l] Sun Umbrella

[Scott Williams]

I used a Chrome Dome on the PCT and CDT in the desert sections and
frequently for rain.  The sun in NM was not as bad as on the PCT, so I
didn't use it as frequently but I did use it.  It can drop the apparent
temp. by what seems 10 or 20 degrees on really hot days.   I have no
problem simply putting the shaft under my chest strap and synching it down
tightly over it.  I then pull it down over my pack and head and it kind of
hooks itself there stays put pretty well.  If there's a wind I use a small
carabiner and the bit of cord loop on the end of the shaft, to hook it down
to my belt or another spot.  Both of these options leave my hands free for
my poles.  In really heavy winds and driving rain several times on the CDT
I had to hold it with one hand and just use one pole.

Shroomer


On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 8:18 PM, Doug Carlson <doug-sue at centurylink.net>wrote:

> Sean, can you describe how you set your umbrella up or send me a picture?
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> -Trew
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> *From:* Sean Staplin [mailto:seanstaplin at gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Thursday, February 06, 2014 8:53 PM
> *To:* Tony Mason
> *Cc:* Doug Carlson; cdt-l at backcountry.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Cdt-l] Sun Umbrella
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> Used mine in NM and on and off till I sent it home in Duboise. It was
> great early on as it was very hot. 104 on the first day. Had a great hands
> free setup that worked in the wind.
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> On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 8:04 PM, Tony Mason <tony at greyrock.org> wrote:
>
> Used one in NM and in the Great Basin. No good way to attach to pack so
> just used one treking pole when using it.
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> On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 7:11 PM, Doug Carlson <doug-sue at centurylink.net>
> wrote:
>
> Needed in New Mexico?  How many of you used them?  Didn't use them and
> maybe  wished you did?
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> How did you attach them to your pack so you can use two trekking poles?
> Etc?
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> -Trew
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