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Opinion Summary
Komperdell Schirmstock Umbrella Trekking Pole ~ Just Walking in the Rain
by nchoward | Jun 16 '05
Pros: You stay drier, combines two great pieces of hiking equipment, well built
Cons: Suggested Retail is over $100, the sleeve, pole grips/straps

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OVERALL RATING
Product Rating: 4.0



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Good For You! (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
Nate, I am proud of your accomplishment in getting this hike done, and for being smart enough to bring along this very clever piece of equipment! Great review and I am sure it will be most helpful to many!

My best,
Deb~
P.S. Nice new pic!
Jul 04 '05
12:52 pm PDT

Well done... (Reply to this comment)
by openroad, openroad is a Lead on Epinions in Sports & Outdoors
Excellent review on this umbrella/pole, detailed analysis and pros/cons explained. Thanks for the comprehensive look at this unique hiking pole.

Openroad
Jun 20 '05
7:04 pm PDT

I'm envious (Reply to this comment)
by jo.com, jo.com is an Advisor on Epinions in Sports & Outdoors
good for you - that's quit an accomplishment. We need to see you more in outdoors:) jo
Jun 16 '05
7:43 pm PDT

Re: Tarping? (Reply to this comment)
by nchoward
I mentioned the only differences between this and a normal trekking pole are the grips, the strap, and the anti-shock. The carbide tip fits anything another trekking pole would ... and the umbrella closes quite nicely against the pole itself. If you look up a picture of it, you will probably see it will do just well. You might just get your compass dirty a little bit.
Jun 16 '05
5:29 pm PDT

Tarping? (Reply to this comment)
by Seuss
Does the umbrella part of the pole impede its use as a tarp/tent pole?
Jun 16 '05
12:13 pm PDT
   

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