View Full Version : Cheaper alternative umbrellas.
petedelisio
05-19-2023, 22:21
Anyone come across lite, semi solid , cheaper than the roofs sold "for" backpacking /umbrellas at target or anywhere.
Grabbed a real light one somewhere, but after I got home realized the first good wind will have me packing out weight that won't hold paper.
Crossbar
05-19-2023, 23:59
Like you, i've tried a few alternatives but after trying went back to the gossamer.
I don't think there is a really durable umbrella at any price. I tend to stick to Euroschirm but they're not really cheap. I believe Euroschirm also makes the GG and probably a few other brand names umbrellas. I tried an umbrella made by Montbell but went back to Euroschirm (https://euroschirm.com/).
LoneStranger
05-20-2023, 08:25
I've gotten a lot of years out of the SMD Silver Shadow. Can't imagine how many "cheap" umbrellas I would have killed in that time heh. This review is from '19 and it will be coming along with me again next month. https://www.trailspace.com/gear/six-moon-designs/silver-shadow-ultralight-umbrella/#review40193
Spring.Bear
05-21-2023, 16:26
Just ordered the ZPacks one. Hoping it holds up!
After having cheap umbrellas fail in downpours, we only use Gossamer. Worth every penny.