DOFOWOT Travel Umbrella Windproof 12 Ribs UPF 50+ UV Protection, Folding Umbrella Fibreglass Compact Umbrella Automatic Open & Close Umbrella for Men Women

it never rains in so cal, but it recently did and i didnt have an umbrella. this came right away. small & sturdy.

I like that this opens and closes with just a push of a button. It seems well made and is sturdy. However, it does take a bit of effort to push the umbrella down into the handle.

First off if youre looking for an oversized collapsible umbrella, this is it. Many collapsible umbrella say they can cover 2 people, but barely do a single individual. Im 63 and 230lbs so Im no small guy. I mention that because when they say this will work for 2 people itll absolutely work for 2 people (even when one is built like a linebacker). It also seems to have more supports than most umbrellas. Not sure if that makes is more durable or not, but its holding up well so far. It does have quite a bit of power in the springs, so make sure youre clear before you deploy it. All in all, very nice and actually the best portable umbrella I own.

I needed a replacement umbrella so I ordered this one to see if it fit my needs. Upon receipt, I opened it up and at once was impressed with its size, construction & ease of operation. I highly recommend this umbrella!

very heavy and sturdy umbrella, light lavender color, it should hold up in the wind. but awfully heavy to hold up for a period of time

This umbrella will be used for the rain or for heat.

Umbrella itself is good but the rod and handle feel flimsy. It was difficult to open and close due to this and felt like it was going to break.

This umbrella is so well-made and sturdy! It takes a push of a button to open and then to close, with a push to close it completely. There is a beautiful lining, the ribs are very strong, it seems totally windproof, and it looks nice! I love the color with the contrasting liner. A great umbrella in every way!!

Item: DOFOWOT Travel Umbrella Windproof 12 Ribs UPF 50+ UV Protection, Folding Umbrella Price (at time of review *): $16.66 (* Note that I receive some items at discounted or zero cost through Amazon Vine participation. The price indicated is the purchase price, with or without discounts, as advertised on the product page at the time this review is posted) Pros: Very pleased with the size and utility of this travel umbrella. I was looking for an umbrella to keep in my car in case of unexpected showers and assumed I would likely need to compromise on quality for size, but not to the extent I expected with this product. It comes with an outer sleeve that you slide off, following which you detach a velcro strap to unleash the umbrella for opening (you can do this in your vehicle while staying dry). There is a button on the handle that you press (step out for this), upon which the umbrella opens quickly to full size. It is quite secure at this point, and of adequate size to cover one person effectively (two would be a stretch, though perhaps would keep their heads dry for a short distance). Once youre back under cover, you press the button again which allows for the top to be pressed into the base (requires a little pressure, but is not difficult), after which you re-affix the strap with the velcro and if you choose to, slide the sleeve back over the top. Effective, compact, generally well made product, overall. Cons: The handle is on the smallish side, particularly for an adult male hand. Once you close the umbrella, the velcro strap is on the lower end of the folded portion and simply wrapping it around results in some bulkiness at the top which interferes with putting the sleeve back on. You need to wrap the strap around at an angle to compress the top effectively enough, and getting it back into the sleeve is still a bit of a process. If the sleeve were a bit wider with the ability to cinch the bottom once the umbrella is covered again, it would be much easier to put away. Ratings (1-10 scale; 0 = Very poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Exceptional) Quality: 8 Value (based on purchase price of $16.66): 7.5 Utility: 7 Overall: 7.5 Hopefully you found this review helpful in identifying the best product to meet your needs.

So everyone talks about how only tourists use umbrellas in the Pacific Northwest. I grew in Portland, lived in Seattle for decades, and Im tired of hearing this. I dont want a hoodie thats going to get wet and let the cold seep onto my head, I want an umbrella thats going to keep the onslaught away from me. This this is that umbrella! It feels incredibly sturdy in your hand, can stand up against some pretty hellish winds and my favorite, it closes with a touch of the button! Its fairly bulky when closed, so its not going to slide into a pocket easily. I should also note that because of the sturdiness of this, its a bit heavier than most umbrellas. Honestly though, thats not a deal breaker for me as I love this product!