<html><head><style type="text/css"><!-- DIV {margin:0px;} --></style></head><body><div style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10pt"><DIV>*****Ok I missed the link to the Senz but will try to google it... I would love photo's of Switchback's amazing handsfree umbrella holder as it will just save me from trying to reinvent the wheel...and as far as I know...ie last time I checked Gander Mountain had the DriDucks selling for $20 under I think their name ie Gander Mtn ultra lite rainwear or something like that...I picked up a pair last year....Carl, who has DDs & I, who have the GM ones, compared the 2 and they are the same product. </DIV>
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<DIV>Wheeew writes: Hey! The Senz is the umbrella I was thinking of using on the <BR>PCT. Watch their video too, on the website.....very impressive. Guaranteed <BR>not to invert in up to 70 MPH winds! Just wondering if it's wide enough to <BR>block the deadly sun...........<BR>-----------------------------------------<BR>Switchback replies: I think even their mini is big enough for the sun. I <BR>just wonder how much it weighs. With Switchback's World Famous Handsfree <BR>Umbrella Holder, you will have no problems with radiation and greatly reduce <BR>dehydration. Remember, umbrellas only provide some protection from rain. You <BR>still need a rain suit or poncho system. Along with my LuxuryLite.com umbrella, <BR>I use the GossamerGear.com rain jacket <BR>(_<A href="http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/gossamergear/driducks_rainsuit.html_"
target=_blank><FONT color=#0000ff>http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/gossamergear/driducks_rainsuit.html_</FONT></A> <BR>(<A href="http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/gossamergear/driducks_rainsuit.html" target=_blank><FONT color=#810081>http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/gossamergear/driducks_rainsuit.html</FONT></A>) ) and the ULA Rain Wrap <BR>(_<A href="http://www.ula-equipment.com/rain_wrap.htm_" target=_blank><FONT color=#0000ff>http://www.ula-equipment.com/rain_wrap.htm_</FONT></A> (<A href="http://www.ula-equipment.com/rain_wrap.htm" target=_blank><FONT color=#0000ff>http://www.ula-equipment.com/rain_wrap.htm</FONT></A>) ). <BR>Both these items are super light.<BR><BR>Notes: GossamerGear is not going to carry the rain gear anymore and it is on <BR>sale. I do not use the pants that come with the rain suit. I like the Rain <BR>Wrap better. Also, I got reports from hikers in the big storms in the <BR>Lagunas
(PCT Section A) last year that the Rain Wrap worked fine. <BR><BR>Another thing is that I have always heard is that if it rains continually <BR>for several days out on the trail, you will get wet no matter what. I do not <BR>have any personal experience myself with that. Also, I spray my tent rainfly <BR>and outer clothing with a water repellent spray each spring <BR>(_<A href="http://www.rei.com/product/672447_" target=_blank><FONT color=#0000ff>http://www.rei.com/product/672447_</FONT></A> (<A href="http://www.rei.com/product/672447" target=_blank><FONT color=#0000ff>http://www.rei.com/product/672447</FONT></A>) ). This works very <BR>nicely for a little extra protection for the upcoming campaign. This would be <BR>an excellent item in a bounce/drift box for a thru hike.<BR><BR>Your pal, Switchback the Repellent<BR></DIV></div><br>
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