Carbon fiber · Trekking umbrella

Silver Shadow Carbon

Price $55

4.9 · 158 hiker reviews , rated 4.9 out of 5

A full-coverage sun and rain umbrella with a carbon fiber shaft and ribs, a reflective silver top and a black underside that keep you cooler on exposed trail.

Weight
6.8 oz
Length
25″
Sun rating
UPF 50+

Choose your umbrella

Go hands-free

How the Hands-Free Kit attaches

Two shock-cord loops hold any SMD umbrella on your pack's shoulder strap, so both hands stay free.

  1. Hands Free Umbrella Kit attachment system What's in the kitTwo shock-cord loops, each with a cord lock and an end clip. The pair weighs 0.35 oz.
  2. Diagram showing how to assemble the hands free umbrella kit Put the loops togetherThread each cord through its cord lock, then fit the end clip. The clips stay on once fitted, so set them up on the pack you'll carry.
  3. diagram showing how to attach it to your backpack shoulder straps Fit them to your shoulder strapAttach one loop high on the shoulder strap and one lower down. Slide the umbrella shaft through the top loop, seat the handle in the lower one, then snug both cord locks.
  4. Hands Free Umbrella Kit on a shoulder strap being worn by a person Walk hands-freeThe umbrella rides upright over your shoulder and both hands stay free.
Umbrella $55

The Silver Shadow Series

6.8 oz · 193 g Trekking Umbrella

Walking across deserts in the blazing sun or through summer rain showers shouldn't be a misery.

The Silver Shadow Series pairs a large reflective surface on top, which deflects sunlight, with a black underside that absorbs wandering rays, so you walk cooler and better protected. Its coating sheds water easily, eliminating the need for sweaty rain gear.

Silver Shadow Carbon
Silver Shadow Carbon Hiking Umbrella Features
Flight 30 Ultra Backpack Materials

The crown jewel of hiking umbrellas.

A sleek carbon fiber shaft, spreader and ribs drop the weight to a mere 6.8 oz while keeping full coverage. Wherever you travel, a Silver Shadow should be part of your kit.

  • Carbon fiber shaft, spreader and ribs
  • Rigid shaft that won't unexpectedly collapse
  • Simple design with fewer parts to break

Specifications

The details make the difference.

General

Weight
6.8 oz193 g
Closed length
25″63.5 cm
Open width
37″94 cm
Coverage
7.5 ft²0.7 m²
Shaft length
23.5″60 cm
UPF rating
50+
Water column
5,000 mm

Materials

Canopy
210T polyester, silver reflective
Ribs
Carbon fiber
Shaft
Carbon fiber
Handle
EVA foam

From the people who carry it

Let the miles do the talking.

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 158 reviews
99%would recommend this product
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158 reviews
  • BK
    Bryan K.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    42 seconds ago
    Amazingly light and strong

    This is definitely my only go-to rain and sun gear!

    Super lightweight and strong, it sheds rain like crazy, and blocks the nasty sun when hiking pastureland!

  • DD Profile picture for David D.
    David D.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Surprise Use

    I was in the Collegiates a couple weeks ago and learned that during sporadic afternoon showers in camp I didn’t have to don rain gear or hide out in my small Plex Solo. I could sit out and enjoy the rain ( as long as it wasn’t a crazy frog strangler) and fresh air. Pic from Lake Ann

  • DR
    Donald R.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Game Changer

    My wife and I just recently purchased this umbrella to use on the Trans Catalina Trail. Talk about a trail with little to no shade…. We were very impressed with the sliver shadow, it worked flawlessly providing us many miles of shaded travel. Even in moderate wind the umbrella held up well and I look forward to many more backpacking trips with it!

  • KG
    Kathy G.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Perfect. Skin Cancer Sensitive.

    I use this umbrella on my daily 4 mile hike with pups. I’ve had melanoma, basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers from years of outdoor recreation and find comfort in this added protection. The umbrella is super lightweight and very easy to open, close and carry.

  • IT Profile picture for Idalia T.
    Idalia T.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Essential Gear!!!

    Last year I took this umbrella on Rae Lakes Loop. Was definitely a life saver!! Glen Pass is extremely hot and I had no issues as I was shaded the entire time. I pass many sweaty hikers asking about it. One even asked me if I was an ambassador for the company as I was waving about it and detailed descriptions of it and the company. I’ve taken used this umbrella during windy days, through branches and had absolutely no issues! My husband told me since I talked about it so much, it would soon be sold out. Sure enough, it is. I even see that it’s gone up in price since I went to Duck Pass with it. Along that hike I had many hikers taking pictures of the logo. Again, I was asked if I was part of the company since I raved about it. Definitely goes with me on EVERY backpacking trip. I bought one for my sister and for my husband before the price went up thankfully. I’d like to purchase another but again they’re sold out.