Montbell Trekking Umbrella 55

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For a lightweight, packable trekking umbrella look no further. This umbrella combines a carbon frame with 20D fabric to give you plenty of shelter from the rain and sun when you are backpacking or travelling. 

Montbell says: 

Provides an extra level of protection from the rain to help you stay dry and covered while out on the trail or wherever you are when the weather takes a turn for the worse. The ultra-light and compact construction folds down small to always find space inside of your pack.

Our Verdict

Montbell’s Trekking Umbrella does a great job of balancing weight, pack size and coverage, making it great for travellers, hikers and commuters. The use of carbon fibre ribs along with 20D fabric create a light weight yet strong canopy for you to shelter from the rain or sun when you are out exploring. The 95cm diameter provides a great space to shelter under and it still packs down small, making it very easy to stow away in your pack when not in use.

This is a great piece of kit for staying dry and for avoiding the sun. Umbrella’s often get overlooked for trekking kit but if the conditions are clam they are certainly better to use than waterproofs in rain or long sleeved clothes in the hot sun with the breathability being unbeatable. 

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

(Unfortunately, we are unable to ship MontBell products outside of the UK)

Features

• Hydrophobic polyester canopy stays taut in the rain
• Carbon ribs provide excellent strength for the weight
• 8-rib construction achieves wind resistance required on the trail
• 2-step folding construction is ultra-compact and easy to carry

Specifications

• Weight: 155g 
• Opened diameter: 37.4in / 95cm cm
• Rib length: 21.7 in / 55 cm
• Extended shaft length: 21.3 in/ 54 cm
• Folded length: 9.8 in/ 25 cm
• Number of ribs: 8

Material & Construction

• Canopy: 20-denier polyester ripstop (water repellent finish)
• Ribs: carbon