[pct-l] Chrome dome

[Diane Soini]

I, too, did not have an umbrella in So Cal and did not feel bad for  
not having one. I used my foam pad at times to create shade. I found  
an umbrella in the trash in Kennedy Meadows and that's when I started  
carrying one. I liked it enough to eventually buy one.

There might be someone on the trail who has one but decides they  
don't want it. You could offer to take it off their hands. I wouldn't  
worry too much about not having every single thing you can think of  
right off the bat. Things are easily swapped, purchased or sent home.

Also, the Birdie-pal or some such name is the same exact umbrella but  
it is marketed for golfers.

Diane

On Feb 16, 2014, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:

> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2014 14:32:30 -0500
> From: Daniel Zellman <danielzellman at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Chrome dome
>
> Yes, the umbrella-carriers are certainly true believers. But while I
> haven't really been following this thread, I do feel the need to  
> weigh in
> and say that we made it almost all the way (Campo to past Trout  
> Lake, where
> we had to get off the trail due to weather) without umbrellas and  
> never
> missed or regretted not having them. A good, wide-brimmed hat  
> weighs less
> than and is easier to carry than an umbrella.
>
> Not trying to start a debate or suggesting umbrellas aren't a good  
> thing.
> Just saying we didn't have them ... and didn't miss them.
>
> -dz
> (co-captain, Team No Hurries)