DOFOWOT Travel Umbrella Windproof 12 Ribs UPF 50+ UV Protection, Folding Umbrella Fibreglass Compact Umbrella Automatic Open & Close Umbrella for Men Women
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GetTheFrog
> 3 dayThis umbrella opens and closes easily. It seems to hold up against light winds and moderate rain. Its perfect to keep by the front door.
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Peter at Sammamish
> 3 dayIt is the strong umbrella I have ever used so far. I like a simple design. I think it is better than a $10 umbrella that sells at any supermarket. It is not too heavy to use. I keep it in my car. Love it!
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Robert A
> 3 dayItem: 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.
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Michael
> 3 dayI 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!
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Christian Gilbert
> 3 daySo 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!
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Ostion
> 3 dayLa sombrilla la veo buena pero tiene un olor super extraño. No se a que se debe espero que se le quite con el tiempo y bueno parece que cubre bien el sol
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ML
> 3 dayThis is a great umbrella for the price. Its sturdy and not flimsy at all. It will definitely stand up in the worst downpour. I like that it is big enough to completely cover me front and back, but yet folds up neatly. It can easily fit in a purse or briefcase.
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Shannon L.
> 3 dayUmbrella 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.
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clarice culbreath
> 3 dayThis is nice umbrella to keep in the car when you need it. Its sturdy and looks as if it wont break with alil strong wind. Good for the price!
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The Blue Thunder Bomb
Greater than one weekI was very very surprised by the sheer size of the umbrellas canopy when opened. It seems small enough as far as the compact size, and usually compact umbrellas offer a much smaller canopy, but WOW. This canopy is actually bigger than the full size umbrella that I also have. So this is worth it.