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

Great umbrella, easy to travel with. it was nearly 100 degrees the other day and I was so thankful to have respite from the heat. A few people stopped me to ask where they could get this umbrella because everyone was wilting in the heat and I was in the shade! It was still hot but the sun was not beating down on me like it would have been if I hadnt had this umbrella.

Ive only used this once so far, so Ill update after I travel with it, but that first use was an amazing improvement over my other parasols. It reflects quite a bit of heat and I like that the dark color on the underside doesnt reflect the reflected light from the concrete back on my face. The real test will be how well it holds up to frequent use. Ill come back in a month or so and let you know.

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.

I THOUGHT I LOVED THE QUALITY & COLOR OF THIS UMBRELLA. WRONG IT JUST FOLDED OVER OUT OF NO WHERE REALLY WANTED IT BUT OVIOUSLY IT REALLY ISNT STURDY AND THE PRICE IS JUST RIDICULOUS. I THOUGHT THE PRICE WAS A SIGN FOR GOOD QUALITY-DONT BE FOOLED-DONT TOUCH IT.....

Just what I needed. SPF COVERAGE

I love this umbrella. Works great in the rain and creates shade when Im at outdoor events. Im the kind of person who gets unfortunately burned despite a hat and sunblock so this is a must for me while living in sunny southern CA. Others have mentioned concerns about the weight and sturdiness of this umbrella. For me, this lives in my purse and only comes out during periods where Ill be in the sun for extended periods or when it rains. In the 2 months Ive had it it has stood up well so far, though Ive probably only used it on 10 occasions.

I have owned this sturdy umbrella for about a half a year now and have used it several times a day every day, rain and shine. I am extremely sun sensitive and it is a necessity for me. Even on UV 10 and 11 days I never burned or got sun itch. I have to complement the mechanism because for all times I have put it up and down it has always worked great. ( And easily.) If this one ever wears out I will definitely get another. I would recommend it to anyone as a great investment.

I bought this to protect myself from the intense sun here in the southwest. It works great for providing shade and allows air to flow through the woven vents around the top. I decided to take it with me on a trip to Six Flags and Disneyland. Anyone whos ever stood in line for hours at a time in the summer heat at one of these places knows how unbearable it can get. It made a big difference. It was easy to open and close and also easy to stow and carry. It doesnt, however, do well in strong wind. I would definitely recommend this product but urge some caution if strong or gusty winds are present.

I have 2 of these umbrellas & wish Amazon would make me an offer to get another one of them. With all the recent negative reviews, Im hesitant to spend $48. I had planned to get one for a friend, but feel hesitant because of all the recent negative reviews. They werent available for awhile - backordered, and wish I could feel certain the ones now available wont have the problem with the release button mentioned in reviews. I purchased one directly from Coolibar several years ago for $35. Its still functional, though one of the little black support pieces broke after a couple years - but my grandkids were pretty rough with it, so Im ok with that. I got another one via Amazon in July of 2015 for $45 and use it for rain, snow and sun. So far, so good - no problems at all. I love this umbrella - compact and its liberated me from the expense and discomfort of having to use sunscreen on my upper body, and from having to use a hat.

This really helps to stay shaded when i forget my hat.