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EuroSchirm's Telescope Hands Free Trekking Umbrella is the compact companion for all who need to keep both hands completely free in the rain.
EuroSchirm says:
The telescope hands free is ideal for those who need to have their hands free in the rain: For hikers using trekking poles as well as for foresters or nature photographers. The special highlight: The glass fibre shaft is two-fold extendable up to 96 cm and can be fixed at any height by a small twisting movement to match the owner’s body height. By means of two accompanying fastening clips the shaft of the umbrella can be fixed left, right or diagonally to the backpack with hip belt and positioned to the direction of the rain or the sun.The elastic carrying strap at the umbrella serves as flexible fastening to the hip belt. When folded together the umbrella is very short and fits easily into a backpack or a bag. A further advantage: the hands free pocket trekking umbrella can also be used like a normal trekking umbrella.
Silver UV-light protective treatment option available:
The silver UV-light protective coating is especially recommended for the protection against sun and heat. It is almost completely resistant against harmful UV-radiation and offers a TÜV certified light protection factor of UPF 50+ (Australia/New Zealand Standard). In addition, the silver-metallic-coating reflects the heat very efficiently so that it is considerably cooler under the umbrellas with silver UPF 50+-coating than under umbrellas with a normal canopy.
Our Verdict
EuroSchirm's Telescope Hands Free Trekking Umbrella is basically an upgraded version of the Swing Hands Free Trekking Umbrella but a much more compact version.
This hands free trekking umbrella is a bit of a masterpiece, utilising your rucksack hip belt and shoulder strap you can get all the advantages of a trekking umbrella without the hassle of carrying it! This leaves you with both hands free for using trekking poles or other stuff..
Trekking umbrellas are often under-valued, they provide protection from rain without having to compromise breathability - leaving you dry and comfortable. In hot climates they provide much needed shade and UV protection, which can be enhanced by the silver version of the umbrella. Just about the only time they are a pain to use is in windy conditions.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- High-quality frame with minimum metal contribution; shaft made of 100% glass fibres; very elastic and thus almost unbreakable ribs made of glass fibres; all frame parts are windproof and durable
- Compact format of only 48 cm in closed condition
- Double extendable shaft of glass fibres and carbon which can be extended up to a length of approx.98 cm and can be fixed at any height position with a small twisting movement.
- With the included fastening clips, the umbrella is simply attached left, right or diagonally to the shoulder straps of the backpack and aligned against to the direction from which the rain or the sun comes; the adjustable hand strap at the handle serves as a flexible fixation at the hip belt.
- Manual opener ensures a comfortable opening and closing without pinching of fingers
- Comfortable handle of EVA-hard foam with grooves ensures a dry grip when wet
- Extra lightweight canopy made of polyester fabric; double seams between the panels prevent the fabric from tearing up; Teflon® treatment provides a good water repellency and makes the umbrella fast-drying
