[pct-l] Hiking with an umbrella?

[Kevin]

Having the ability to use a camera in inclement weather seemed like a huge advantage of the umbrella. Nice to hear that confirmed. 

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On Mar 17, 2011, at 5:06 PM, Scott Williams <baidarker at gmail.com> wrote:

> I carried a trekking umbrella all the way last year.  I used it in the
> deserts, one hail storm south of Tahoe, and all across WA.  I wish I'd just
> shipped it to WA after the deserts, but loved it when I needed it.  I carry
> a big camera, and I didn't have to stow it when the rain was light, which
> was most of the time, and could still shoot pix.  It also keeps water out of
> your pack as it covers the never really watertight pack covers I used.  I
> cinch my chest strap over the shaft and never had to use my hands for it.
> 
> Shroomer
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