Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Essential Umbrella
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$59.00
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Overview
The Essential Backpacking Umbrella is your superlight, durable shield against the elements. Whether you're battling relentless sun or sudden downpours, this high-performance canopy delivers critical protection, keeping you cool under scorching rays and dry in chilling rain.
Specs
- Brand
- Hyperlite Mountain Gear
- Weight
- 193 g · 6.8 oz
- Type
- Hiking umbrella
- Product Type — Source: manufacturer · checked 2026-08-23
Weight vs. category
1% heavier than the category average.
How it measures up
Against every one of the hiking umbrellas in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
- Weight
- 6.8 oz (193 g)
- Lighter than 14% of 7 weighed · #4 lightest
- 0% vs the median 6.8 oz
- Price
- $59.00
- Cheaper than 0% of 7 priced · #7 cheapest
- +18% vs the median $50.00 · $8.67/oz (median $7.43/oz)
The lightest of the hiking umbrellas on record is Gossamer Gear Travel Umbrella at 5.4 oz — 41 g less and $14.00 less.
The cheapest is Gossamer Gear Lightrek Hiking Umbrella - Chrome at $43.00 — $16.00 less and 29 g lighter.
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
Compared with
Side by side on weight, list price and cost per ounce.
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$59.00