{"title":"Hiking Umbrellas","description":"\u003cdiv data-region=\"main\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"605b74ce16972500c0218726\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"605b74ce16972500c02185dc\" data-shogun-page-id=\"605b638d81262400d766eddc\" data-shogun-site-id=\"d1b609f9-f6ee-4ace-b14e-ec2ff921dd83\" data-shogun-id=\"605b638d81262400d766eddc\" class=\"shogun-root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-54a57212-8b7e-416c-9ed0-83570c9a2802\" style=\"opacity: 1;\" class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container    shg-align-none\"\u003eOne of the most overlooked pieces of gear in the world of ultralight backpacking is a good hiking umbrella. Our Silver Shadow family of hiking umbrellas are some of the lightest and strongest available, and feature UPF 50+ blocking canopies partnered with some ultralight components such as carbon fiber or fiberglass. Don’t forget to grab a hands-free umbrella kit, which easily attaches to any pack for ease of use in the field.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"silver-shadow-original-umbrella","title":"Silver Shadow Ultralight Umbrella","description":"\u003ch5\u003e8.9 oz - 252 g Trekking Sun Umbrella\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedesigned for 2019 we have expanded the Silver Shadow into a line of umbrellas in order to offer a variety of options and prices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking across deserts in the blazing sun or through summer rain showers shouldn't be a misery. The \u003cb\u003eSilver Shadow\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a large reflective surface on top to deflect sunlight and a black underside to absorb wandering rays, allowing you to walk cooler and better protected. Its coating sheds water easily, eliminating the need to wear sweaty rain gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base \u003cb\u003eSilver Shadow\u003c\/b\u003e most resembles our original design. Its rigid, fiberglass shaft insures that it won't unexpectedly collapse, and its simple construction ensures years of trouble free use. The simple design with minimal parts keeps it light and durable. There's simply fewer things to break or malfunction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWherever you travel, a \u003cb\u003eSilver Shadow\u003c\/b\u003e should be part of your kit! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAB-Feature Start --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 8.9 oz - 252 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed Length: 25\" - 63.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen Width: 37\" - 94 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage: 7.5 ft\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e or .7 m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft Length: 23.5\" - 60cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiberglass Frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEVA foam handle for sure grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPF 50+ Rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Six Moon Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27466932872,"sku":"90500","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1579\/5999\/products\/SilverShadow.jpg?v=1762457064"},{"product_id":"silver-shadow-carbon-umbrella","title":"Silver Shadow Carbon Trekking Umbrella","description":"\u003ch5\u003e6.8 oz - 193 g Trekking Umbrella\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedesigned for 2019 we have expanded the Silver Shadow into a line of umbrellas \u003cspan\u003ethat offers a \u003c\/span\u003evariety of options and prices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking across deserts in the blazing sun or through summer rain showers shouldn't be a misery. \u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilver Shadow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereflective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e surface on top to deflect sunlight and a black underside to absorb \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewandering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rays, allowing you to walk cooler and better protected. \u003c\/span\u003e Its coating sheds water easily, eliminating the need to wear sweaty rain gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c!-- TAB-Description Start --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Shadow Carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e is the crown jewel of hiking umbrellas. A sleek, carbon fiber shaft, spreader, and ribs drop the weight of this umbrella to a mere 6.8 oz while maintaining full coverage. Its rigid shaft insures that it won't unexpectedly collapse and its simple construction \u003cspan\u003eensures\u003c\/span\u003e years of trouble-free use. The simple design with minimal parts keeps it light and durable. There are simply fewer things to break or malfunction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWherever you travel, a \u003cb\u003eSilver Shadow\u003c\/b\u003e should be part of your kit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAB-Description End --\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAB-Feature Start --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.8 oz - 193 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 25\" - 63.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen Width: 37\" - 94 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage: 7.5 ft\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e or .7 m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft Length: 23.5\" - 60cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon Fiber Frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEVA foam handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPF 50+ Rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n","brand":"Six Moon Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14519340269610,"sku":"90501","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1579\/5999\/products\/Silver_Shadow_Carbon_2019_1800x1800_b91bad74-2e9c-4fb3-ad48-c27ae2966b23.jpg?v=1762457079"},{"product_id":"silver-shadow-mini-umbrella","title":"Silver Shadow Mini Hiking Umbrella","description":"\u003ch5\u003e6.8 oz - 193 g Trekking Sun Umbrella\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking across deserts in the blazing sun or through summer rain showers shouldn't be a misery. \u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilver Shadow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereflective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e surface on top to deflect sunlight and a black underside to absorb \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewandering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rays, allowing you to walk cooler and better protected.\u003c\/span\u003e Its coating sheds water easily, eliminating the need to wear sweaty rain gear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAB-Description Start --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Shadow Mini\u003c\/strong\u003e is the collapsible, compact umbrella in our line. Packing to 40% the length of our other umbrellas, it is ideal for travel or when space is paramount. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWherever you travel, a \u003cb\u003eSilver Shadow\u003c\/b\u003e should be part of your kit!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mini Replacement Handle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sixmoondesigns.com\/collections\/hiking-umbrellas\/products\/silver-shadow-mini-replacement-handle\"\u003eMini Replacement Handle:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix Moon Designs also now offers an optional replacement handle for this mini Umbrella.  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sixmoondesigns.com\/collections\/hiking-umbrellas\/products\/silver-shadow-mini-replacement-handle\" title=\"Mini Replacement Handle\"\u003eReplacement handle\u003c\/a\u003e (Sold Separately) gives you a more comfortable EVA foam grip to hold onto for longer hikes.  As an added bonus the new handle makes this umbrella work much better with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Hands Free Umbrella Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sixmoondesigns.com\/collections\/hiking-umbrellas\/products\/hands-free-umbrella-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHands Free Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAB-Feature Start --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8 oz - 193 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\" - 25.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38\" - 96.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 ft\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e or .7 m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.5\" - 52 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPF 50+ Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Six Moon Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14519366025258,"sku":"90502","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1579\/5999\/products\/SilverShadowMini_87e9b9ab-eb9c-4d01-b889-0f8a4ec92319.jpg?v=1762457080"},{"product_id":"hands-free-umbrella-kit","title":"Hands Free Umbrella Kit","description":"\u003ch5\u003e.35 oz - 10 g\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple solution for securing your Silver Shadow or Rain Walker umbrella to the shoulder strap of your backpack and allowing both hands to be free. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Six Moon Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14632944336938,"sku":"90905","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1579\/5999\/files\/UmbrellaHolder_Double_WEB-3.jpg?v=1762457081"},{"product_id":"rain-walker-umbrella","title":"Rain Walker SUL Umbrella","description":"\u003ch5\u003e6 oz - 170 g Trekking Umbrella\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSay hello to the lightest, full-size trekking umbrella on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltralight umbrellas are one of the most underappreciated pieces of gear out on the trail. The Rain Walker SUL offers more ventilation and weighs less than most rain gear and often keeps you drier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAB-Description Start --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn umbrella is one of the most versatile pieces of gear you can own. It offers a shield from the rain, shade from the sun, can act as a micro-shelter, and even be used as an anchor point for your tarp or tent. The Rain Walker SUL does all of that at a mere 5.5 ounces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rain Walker SUL is a great alternative to traditional rain gear, especially in hot and humid climates. An ultralight umbrella allows you to dress for the temperature instead of the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd in rainy conditions, you have a great mini shelter for checking maps and guidebooks or even snapping pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAB-Description End --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAB-Feature Start --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6 oz - 170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed Length: 25\" - 63.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen Width: 37\" - 94 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage: 7.5 ft\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e or .7 m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft Length: 23.5\" - 60cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon Fiber Frame is ultralight and less conductive than aluminum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEVA Foam Trekking Handle for a sure grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 D Silnylon Canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOTICE: While we have tested this umbrella in high winds, hail, and other extreme conditions the ultralight components that make up this product require extra care when using this umbrella in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0px; 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