[pct-l] Umbrella Holders

[m.karon at comcast.net (Marshall Karon)]

The thought of an umbrella holder seems really nice and I really wanted one
on my through hike. But, after dealing with strong and variable winds in the
Southern section, I really doubt the practically of it. Also, depending on
the time of day and the trail direction, the sun always seemed to be in a
different position.

How did those with 2 trekking poles manage?

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@comcast.net
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Sent: Friday, December 26, 2003 10:23 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Umbrella Holders


> I need some advise on how to hold an umbrella on a no frame pack (GoLite
> Breeze).  I use two hiking poles, so my hands are busy.
>
> The only thing I can think of is to sew some nylon loops inside my pack to
> slip a tube into.  Then I can easily slip the umbrella shaft into the tube
and
> secure it with mini bungie cords (put holes in the tube to secure the
bungie
> cord hooks to the umbrella frame).  The tube would be secured to the pack
by a
> mini bungie cord to one of the loops.  The idea is to keep the
tube/umbrella
> from blowing up out of the pack during a gust of wind.  I had that almost
happen
> several years ago coming south off of Forester Pass.
>
> The tube/umbrella would now be secured up/down and sideways by the this
> system.  It should be relative simple and light.  I read on this list
about using
> PVC pipe for the tube, but it on the heavy side.  There must something
else out
> there lighter.
>
> Thanks for the help.  Switchback
>
>
>
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