EuroSCHIRM Swing Liteflex Ultra-Light Weight Trekking Umbrella, 37.5” Width, Fixed Fiberglass Shaft

I have used this umbrella for years for backpacking and it has served me well. I love the silver color as often out on a glacier I need a bit of shade! Also hiking up south facing side hills on a hot sunny day I have caught more than a few envious glances from other hiker. Of course it works well in rain, I hike in the rainy Olympic Mountains and the size is perfect for one hiker while at times manuvering through a narrow trail. Great in the wind as well. The trick is you need to know any umbrellas limits. If gust are above 17 mph I take this down and use waterproof clothing. Otherwise use two hands, one on the end and one up the shaft by the umbrella and ALWAYS point into the wind. If the wind shift to rapidly then take the umbrella down to live another day. Mine also weighs less than 8 oz. This umbrella is an upgrade to clothing, rain or shine!! ( I also use it as a support on one end of my minimum tarp for sleeping, just stake down around it and its a snug secure wall against the elements!!!)

got it for hiking in the rain. it works. I carry on every winter hike.

This is one of the most popular backpacking umbrellas due to its weight. Works great in strong sun, and for rain, although just like any other umbrella, eventually your arms and shoes and pants will get wet. I read that it was made of fiberglass so I thought it would also be quite durable. In fact, the little joints that connect the rods to the canopy are made of thin plastic and they break in any moderate wind. This umbrella is way less wind resistant than a $15 umbrella. It may still be the strongest umbrella in its weight class, so I may even need to buy it again for backpacking, however put it away in any wind of any kind! I wish someone would come along and design a better lightweight umbrella.

I carry this umbrella in my large (40 liter) daypack in the event I need shelter from the sun or the rain when I am out clearing trails. The umbrella slips into the exterior pocket along with my 18-inch hand saw. In this position the end of the umbrella is about head high. With an overall length of 25 inches this is not a small package. But since the shaft is a single piece the assembly is more robust than a design made from telescoping tubes. The umbrella is also a bit on the heavy side but in exchange you get a durable mechanisim that should provide years of trouble free service. With a diameter of 38 inches the umbrella provides very good coverage for a single person, limited for two. The coverage is enhanced by the ability of the user to nest their head up under the fabric. This is enabled by the high position of the trusses that support the fabric. I use this umbrella in a rough environment both in terms of hazard for the umbrella and in the weather I encounter. I find the umbrella to be a much better product than what I have used previously (many) and highly recommend it for the proper person and use. It is not light weight and it is not a small package, but if you can accept those conditions it is a very nice umbrella. I will be purchasing a second one.

This is a remarkable hiking umbrella Only 7.3 oz without its slip case. Sturdy, good coverage, made in Germany. I am really grateful to have found it.

What a wonderful product. Lightweight and built really well. I like it because you dont need to press any clumsy buttons to open it. Because of the design it can easily be attached to my backpack and I will definitely try it on my next hike

Loved being able to carry my shade with me through the high desert. No issues and performed awesome!

The handle was broken when it came. Seems too fragile

Nice umbrella but a bit pricey. There are others that are similar, but cheaper.

I can’t attest to the sturdiness yet, as I have not used it in windy conditions...yet. But so far it does exactly what I need out to do. Protects from rain and sun without weighing me down on the trail.