[pct-l] Hiking with an umbrella?

[Paul Robison]

I'm hinking about getting a chrome dome umbrella,  more to have some shade than anything ...

... Not to hijack,  but if you used a reflective umbrella,  have ye any input?


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On 2011-03-17, at 5:58 PM, J M <evilempress2003 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> 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
> 
> "Good work. Sleep well. I'll most likely kill you in the morning." 
> www.explorationmonkey.blogspot.com
> 
> 
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