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Hiker resting in the shade of a Silver Shadow umbrella above an alpine lake
Hiker walking an alpine trail under a Silver Shadow umbrella with a lake behind
Hiker with a Silver Shadow umbrella among wildflowers and boulders below a jagged peak
Hiker with a Silver Shadow umbrella stowed on their backpack beside a snowy alpine lake
Six Moon Designs Silver Shadow Hiking Umbrella close up of handle

Fiberglass · Trekking sun umbrella

Silver Shadow

Price $45

5.0 · 51 hiker reviews , rated 5.0 out of 5

The closest to our original design, with a rigid fiberglass shaft, a reflective silver top for sun and a coating that sheds summer showers.

Weight
8.9 oz
Length
25″
Sun rating
UPF 50+

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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.
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The Silver Shadow Series

8.9 oz · 252 g Trekking Sun 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
Silver Shadow Hiking Umbrella Features
Flight 30 Ultra Backpack

Closest to our original design.

The base Silver Shadow most resembles our original umbrella. Wherever you travel, a Silver Shadow should be part of your kit.

  • Rigid fiberglass shaft that won't unexpectedly collapse
  • Simple construction for years of trouble-free use
  • Fewer parts to break or malfunction

Specifications

The details make the difference.

General

Weight
8.9 oz252 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
Fiberglass
Shaft
Fiberglass
Handle
EVA foam

From the people who carry it

Let the miles do the talking.

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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51 reviews
  • CL
    christopher l.
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    great umbrella

    not only does it Excell in rain and heat , but it's great in snowy condition when the wind drives it into your eyes. Light, sturdy and works in all conditions from running to car and work , to long hikes.

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  • EW
    Elizabeth W.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Great umbrella

    This is the second umbrella from Six Moon Designs I have bought. I love how light and durable the umbrella is. I have used it for hiking in the rain and as a sun shade.

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  • SJ
    Sally J. Z.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Wonderful shade

    I hiked with this for the first time today in the unforgiving hot sun of Southern Utah. I have done this hike so had a comparator. The sun was beaming hot, no clouds. The umbrella definitely made things cooler. I was able to attach it to my backpack with some heavy duty twisty ties and it stayed pretty well. It is very light and easy to manage. We got some gusty winds and I just kind of tipped the umbrella. When it got very gusty I put it down. Overall, very easy to manage, very light weight and reduced temperature very well.

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  • AT
    Alissa T.
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Umbrella is a life saver!

    I was trying to save weight and not bring a rain jacket, even though I knew there would be rain on a 6 day backpacking trip on the PCT in the Goat Rocks (Washington). The first night it rained while setting up my tent, but I opened the umbrella to cover my backpack to keep things dry. Then a thunder/lightening storm came through. The next day as I approached Old Snowy and the Knifes Edge it began to rain and was windy pretty much the rest of the day. My shirt was soaked from the sideways rain, but the umbrella helped with the gusty wind. I was so thankful I had the umbrella.

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  • FN
    Florence N.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    A better mousetrap!

    This is the best designed and most effective shade umbrella I’ve ever tried. It gives a huge shadow that is completely sunproof and it’s ultralight, hurray! Another home run by Six Moon.

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