[pct-l] Umbrellas and desert hear

[Patrick Beggan]

Right but how is that different from a wide-brimmed hat? As long as  
your skin is covered, there's no major difference.

And trust me, I know all about the desert. :P I'm just wondering why a  
hat is inferior enough to warrant the extra weight of an umbrella to  
people who slice up their maps into funny shapes to save a quarter  
ounce. :P


On Jan 22, 2008, at 2:35 PM, Greg Kesselring wrote:

> I'm sure there is a lot of heat given off by the desert ground.
> However, the radiant heat from direct sunlight adds to that. Having
> spent lots of time in the open alpine of the North Cascades, my  
> guess is
> that hiking under direct sunlight adds 20 or 30 degrees to the ambient
> temp just in terms of how it feels.
>
> If you're in the hot desert, try standing out in the sunlight.  Then  
> try
> standing in the shade.  Which do you think will feel warmer.
>
> The umbrella fellas are just trying to take that shade with them, all
> day long.
>
>
>
> Patrick Beggan wrote:
>> What is this obsession with umbrellas? I mean, seriously, I'm not
>> being a troll here -- why do so many people like them? I tried it  
>> once
>> and it wasn't any different for me than a wide-brimmed hat and a good
>> long-sleeve t-shirt but considerably more weight since you generally
>> need to still carry a hat and a shirt anyway.
>>
>> Most of the heat in the desert is reflected from the ground anyway so
>> overhead cover only helps the direct radiation. Doesn't seem worth it
>> to me.
>>
>>
>
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