Coolibar UPF 50+ 42 Inch Sodalis Travel Umbrella - Sun Protective

This product is very helpful when you have to be outside in the hot sun. Only problem is its weight and somewhat difficult to open and close.

So Ive been using UV- umbrellas since 2007 and this is definitely a great sun umbrella. I took two of these to Spain and Portugal in the middle of the 2019 summer heat wave (90-103 F anywhere we went) and because of these, we were able to enjoy what we were seeing without dying of heat exhaustion. In Portugal, my brother in law and sister made fun of me for using it....until they got under it and felt the difference in temperature. After that, it was more whered you get that again?? So yes, definitely provides great protection. My only issue that one of the umbrellas already has a few worn spots/holes after two weeks of use.

I love my Coolibar umbrella! I could not wait to get it out of the box and immediately use it on my long walk to the market. I started carrying an umbrella/parasol a couple of years ago, in addition to wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat Since then I have seen a few others pick up on this sensible idea. Most of the others were Asian woman. I was so glad to find this Coolibar titanium umbrella that had UV protection in a portable size. Not only is it convenient, it is not too heavy, and looks smart with every possible outfit. I also like the hunter green lining. Reminds me of the traditional dark green porch and beach umbrellas that I remember fondly from my childhood. This umbrella is chic, practical and makes a statement that you are an intelligent self-protective person. I love carrying it. It keeps me cool under a blazing hot southern sun. It stores easily it its own case and fits nicely into a tote bag when indoors.

Love this!!! I was recently treated for a Cancerous Mole on my face and my daughter had insisted that I purchase this umbrella. She owns one also. I get teased that Im keeping the Aliens away, but at the same time more of my family members and friends are buying one too. It works great, and feels good when Im under it, because it not only keeps me cool, but also its comforting to know Ive got good protection. Its big enough to get good coverage, and compact enough to store in my purse. The slip cover is a tad awkward at times to get off, but Im ok with it because its keeping my umbrella from getting soiled or broken. I never go outside without it, even if its just walking a short distance until Im out of the sun.

This umbrella worked well just for a few days after arriving. Then, it started closing itself and now it cant keep open for use anymore. Money wasted. This would be the second time I suffer a similar situation with these umbrellas.

Just what I needed. SPF COVERAGE

Has protected me from extremely sunny days without sunscreen! Just having a hard time keeping it up, as it tends to pop down

Works for the sun but it is very flimsy when it’s even just kind of windy. Should cost less for sure ! Definitely just for one person, not big enough for 2 people

I have the larger umbrella and it’s amazing except it doesn’t fit in my bag, so I bought this to be more convenient - it’s windy where I live, it ended up flipping inside out 6x in 10 mins so I ended up walking back home to get the larger one. It’s pretty heavy too. I would return but I threw out the packaging already.

Smaller than what I thought. Feels light weight at flimsy but works amazingly well at keeping the heat off of you.