[pct-l] Shade

[J J]

Greetings,

I have carried the GoLite umbrella on the PCT. It was the best gear decision I've ever made.

Pros:
 - portable shade
 - very useful on breaks where there are NO trees for miles
 - useful under a tarp to block wind/rain

Cons: 
 - adds weight
 - difficult to carry
 - interferes with using hiking poles
 - wants to fly away in a high wind

Walk well,
J J


On Mar 2, 2012, at 9:19 AM, Jason M. wrote:

> Molasses and I are considering umbrellas for this year's hike. What's been
> your experience with carrying one - which did you use - would you use one
> again?
> 
> jackass
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