Umbrellas for hill and mountain walking
Having just spent a great few days in the Lakes, as usual was reminded that one normally has to take cover from the rain at some point, and witnessed, as weather switched from rain clouds to sunny spells, a number of people regularly going through the somewhat comical process of hopping around taking over trousers on and off!
I also noted some people take umbrellas, which are now becoming more technical with some claiming to withstand 60 mph winds etc!. I was just wondering what other people's views on umbrellas are? Standard, collapsible, type of handle, and if there is indeed an ideal type and model for walking?
Any advice greatly received.
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I would think its a true gentleman`s prerogative to carry an umbrella if inclement weather is in someway predicted , if only to protect the fair sex !
( nearly choked on me dunked digestive ha ha )
i better keep my head down then, haha.
Personally I would never take one but I wouldn't argue with Steeev. He and his brolly are a lethal combination 😉
if it is very windy, you might take off like mary poppins. sorry, the image of anyone doing that just makes me laugh.
Hi,I am likely to sail over Scafell should i venture out in Langdale on a wet and windy day with an Umbrella.I prefer Sprayway all day rain pants ,which were very effective recently walking the North Downs Way
Hi Stephen , I have always carried an umbrella since my few years living in the lakes. In fact I`m on my 3rd one (other two worn out ! ) Mine is a collapsible `Fulson` costs about ?20 ,but extremely sturdy in strong winds . I found that if a squall comes in , one can shelter behind a wall or amongst rocks and keep totally dry , so this folding small gem lives in my rucksack at the ready !!