Comments on: Gear Review: Six Moon Designs Silver Shadow carbon umbrella https://pmags.com/gear-review-six-moon-designs-silver-shadow-carbon-umbrella Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 02:55:12 +0000 hourly 1 By: Joan https://pmags.com/gear-review-six-moon-designs-silver-shadow-carbon-umbrella#comment-686831 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 01:09:32 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=24806#comment-686831 In reply to PaulW.

Paul, see my comment to Bret. The other Paul convinced me that is would be a good article topic. 🙂

]]> By: Joan https://pmags.com/gear-review-six-moon-designs-silver-shadow-carbon-umbrella#comment-686830 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 01:08:40 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=24806#comment-686830 In reply to Bret.

Hi Bret! Paul plans on publishing an article I wrote addressing this topic later this week.

]]> By: Thomas A Lakner https://pmags.com/gear-review-six-moon-designs-silver-shadow-carbon-umbrella#comment-686823 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 23:51:04 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=24806#comment-686823 In reply to grannyhiker.

There are many videos on utube and info online about how to use an umbrella AND trekking poles.

]]> By: Leo https://pmags.com/gear-review-six-moon-designs-silver-shadow-carbon-umbrella#comment-686811 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 22:40:59 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=24806#comment-686811 In reply to grannyhiker.

Try this. I just use on the strap of my pack, whether I am using my hiking stix or not.
Gear Ties
Nite Ize GLS12-33-2R7 Gear Loopable Twist Tie, 12-Inch (2-Pack), Neon Yellow
12 inch, 2 pack, $4.48
18 inch, 2 pack, $7.49
Work great. Last forever and multi-use. Give them a look see.
Amazon or REI

]]> By: Bret https://pmags.com/gear-review-six-moon-designs-silver-shadow-carbon-umbrella#comment-686745 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 13:44:43 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=24806#comment-686745 Love the idea of an umbrella and will likely have some need on the trail soon. However, I’m wondering if you get tired of holding it all day, or have you figured out a clever way to support it while hiking?
Thanks for all the posts/help/comments/etc.

]]> By: PaulW https://pmags.com/gear-review-six-moon-designs-silver-shadow-carbon-umbrella#comment-686743 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:58:44 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=24806#comment-686743 Thanks for this review Joan. As my old Chrome Dome nears the end of its life I’ve started looking into a replacement. Please keep us apprised of your thoughts on this umbrella’s long-term durability. Just curious, have you tried attaching this to a pack strap and if so, what was your experience?

]]> By: Dgray https://pmags.com/gear-review-six-moon-designs-silver-shadow-carbon-umbrella#comment-686516 Fri, 20 Sep 2019 23:09:03 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=24806#comment-686516 In reply to Paul Mags.

Thanks!
I now see that Amazon sells the mini, but I think this review has me convinced to try the full length version. I’ll contact SMD as you suggest.

]]> By: grannyhiker https://pmags.com/gear-review-six-moon-designs-silver-shadow-carbon-umbrella#comment-686500 Fri, 20 Sep 2019 19:49:12 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=24806#comment-686500 Unfortunately, umbrellas and trekking poles are incompatible, and I have to use two trekking poles. So unless I can grow a third arm. . .

]]> By: Paul Mags https://pmags.com/gear-review-six-moon-designs-silver-shadow-carbon-umbrella#comment-686433 Fri, 20 Sep 2019 03:29:28 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=24806#comment-686433 In reply to Dgray.

Hi DGray, EDIT: Just found out the umbrella is $45 not sure of other stores that might carry them, however. You might want to contact SMD directly as they will have the most accurate information.

]]> By: Dgray https://pmags.com/gear-review-six-moon-designs-silver-shadow-carbon-umbrella#comment-686425 Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:47:21 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=24806#comment-686425 It seems to be out of stock on the SMD website until mid October. What is the normal retail price? Is it available elsewhere?

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