[pct-l] Hiking with an umbrella?

[Ate Tuna]

I carried a Chrome Dome to Idyllwild last year.  It was very helpful to
reduce the impact of the sun while building my tan.  I also used it one day
in the rain with high winds and the umbrella worked well.

With the horrible sun burns and sun blisters I saw last year, I don't know
how this isn't a more highly recommended piece of gear.

On Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 2:58 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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