[pct-l] Hiking with an umbrella?

[J M]

OK - I can't believe I'm actually going ask this since I'm from Seattle but here 
goes: 

Those of you who have through hiked the PCT did you use an umbrella? I'm from 
Seattle and am used using hoods and hats for both rain and sun protection. I 
have read a few trail journals where the hiker used an umbrella with happy 
results. What say you? I'm looking at my list and I'm down to the umbrella issue 
which is good since I start in 22 days. 

I appreciate the help on this. 

Thanks
Joyce
 
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