Hiking Umbrella (low key my favorite backpacking gear)

Welcome to the latest edition of gearbox review, videos where I talk about hiking and backpacking gear and the reasons I carry what I carry.

Today I am discussing the Liteflex Chrome hiking umbrella. This is (low key) probably one of my favorite pieces of gear. While the addition of an umbrella may seem extra for some, there are environments that this serves as a critical and essential protection.

I have first in mind desert hiking or hiking where one may be exposed to prolonged, direct sunlight. This mobile shade affords relieve from such conditions and can provide up to 15*F temperature differential. And shade, did I I mention shade?

If you’re not desert hiking an umbrella can also serve its traditional function as an umbrella.

As I discuss in the video, I took this gear on my Colorado Trail thru hike for sun protection on exposed burn areas, road walks and above treeline. To my surprise, I used the umbrella for protection against the cold precipitation that would fall in the Colorado afternoon like clockwork.

I also offer a few hacks that you might try if you are umbrella user.

Hope you Enjoy!

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ToC

0:00 Intro
0:56 Tech Specs
1:32 Sun Protection
4:07 Precip
5:59 Weather Things
7:28 Other Hacks
8:30 Durability
9:08 It makes Fun Happen
9:40 Best Uses
10:52 Downsides
13:12 Wrapping Up

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