Description
Ships in 1-2 business days | Based in Austin, TX | Est. 1998
The world’s lightest full-size trekking umbrella now even lighter!
Gossamer Gear's newest Chrome and Gold Umbrella features lighter tips, more compact EVA handle, removed toggle cord lock, and an added elastic cord with 3M reflective wrist strap, resulting in significant weight savings. Also, the Chrome Umbrella fabric has been updated to PFAS-free.
At only 5.8 oz, this umbrella keeps you out of the rain or the sun. Thru-hiker tested and approved. It can lower the feel of the sun up to 15 degrees.
Features:
- Lightweight and comfortable high-density foam handle
- 100% Polyester fabric with coating for high water and dirt repellence
- UPF 50+ rating
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Specs:
- Length: 25" | 63.5cm
- Width (open): 37.5" | 95.3cm
- Closed Dimensions: 25"L x 1.75"Dia | 63.5cm x 4.4cm
Weight: 5.8 oz | 164g
Materials:
- Fabric: 100% Polyester fabric with coating for high water and dirt repellence with a UPF 50+ rating
- Frame: Aluminum
- Handle: High density foam
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Very lightweight. Not very packable.
I love how lightweight it is but its fairly tall and doesn't telescope down to pack easily. I have to use an extra shock cord to secure it when I stick it in my water bottle pocket
Functional
It deploys as it should. And keeps water or sun off of me. All in a convenient light weight design.
Modern Day Parasol
Incredibly light. Excellent sun protection and cooling effect. Will be buying a sleeve to better protect it from errant bushes.
From Luxury Item to Essential
I've changed my mind about trekking umbrellas...from Luxury to Essential. These days I no longer use a pack cover. Umbrellas are more versatile and using modern components lighter as well. Sure, helps keep you less wet when hiking green tunnel trails like the AT understanding there maybe times you'll need to stow it and thus keep it from snagging. The plus side, for me at least, is the ability to reflect sun. I live in FL, either uber or grab a bus, and having an reflective umbrella makes getting around town in 90 deg plus weather very nice. Plus, in the afternoon there is typically a rain. Regardless of urban or desert use shade is important. This model only weighs 2 ounces more than my carbon fiber but the carbon fiber model is way more packable. Flimsy I might also add. This umbrella is a very nice piece of gear for both on and off trail. Plus, while I'm thinking about it, if ever you need to do an emergency evac the reflective surface could signal your EMT quicker and thus help you or someone else.
Great for Camping, Hiking and Beach Walks
I bought this for a road trip through southern california along the beach. I hike often in dry, desert areas and wanted this for short day hikes, as well as future overnight hikes after my trip. I loved it. It is very lightweight, easy to use and carry. It was delightful while I hiked down to the beach and sat for a while, without needing a full beach umbrella. I also popped it open to block the driver side window in my car while I was sleeping in it, and it worked beautifully. All in all, I think this was a wonderful and versatile purchase which now sits right by my door for short park walks in addition to my weekly hikes. It is superior, in my view, to UV face coverings which get very hot. I felt a breeze and shade while walking. I'll probably buy some for my parents as well in future.
