OutdoorGearLab

The EuroSCHIRM Swing Trek Liteflex blew us away &mdash; figuratively, of course &mdash; earning high marks in all of our metrics with its fluid &#40;albeit manual&#41; operation and generous canopy design. This model minimizes the number of moving parts and joints that could eventually fail or break. When collapsed, it sports a very handy shoulder sling for hands-free carrying, and it can easily be rigged to a backpack shoulder strap, so you can also hike hands-free.
The length of the Swing Trek is too long to hide in a bag/backpack/purse, but it is so lightweight and well balanced that it beat some of the more compact models for its ease of transport and use. The style is also somewhat bold and technical-looking, which may not appeal to everyone. We feel that this umbrella is best used for commuting through the rain, but we also think it's suitable for hiking in inclement weather or traveling, being so light and functional.

The EuroSCHIRM Swing Trek Liteflex blew us away &mdash; figuratively, of course &mdash; earning high marks in all of our metrics with its fluid &#40;albeit manual&#41; operation and generous canopy design. This model minimizes the number of moving parts and joints that could eventually fail or break. When collapsed, it sports a very handy shoulder sling for hands-free carrying, and it can easily be rigged to a backpack shoulder strap, so you can also hike hands-free.
The length of the Swing Trek is too long to hide in a bag/backpack/purse, but it is so lightweight and well balanced that it beat some of the more compact models for its ease of transport and use. The style is also somewhat bold and technical-looking, which may not appeal to everyone. We feel that this umbrella is best used for commuting through the rain, but we also think it's suitable for hiking in inclement weather or traveling, being so light and functional.
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