G4Free UPF 50+ UV Protection Travel Umbrella with Wooden Handle, 42 Inch Lightweight Sun Rain Folding Umbrellas Auto Open Close (Lake Blue)

I got this for a trip to Europe, my skin is the color of a sheet of paper so I need all the sun protection I can get! I originally got the larger, wind resistant version of this umbrella but I found it to be too heavy for me to carry for any long length of time so I replaced it with this one. Overall I like it but I haven’t had the opportunity to use it in real life yet. My impressions are overall good, the weight is doable for almost anyone, the size makes it very easy to slip into an bag and the coverage I’m looking for is good. I do see an issue with the auto open and close feature, it’s a little touchy. If you put a slight pressure on the button it will close the umbrella and you have to fully retract it and then re-open it. Also you have to use a bit of force to fully retract the umbrella (easier than the larger, wind resistant version though) and it will take 2 hands so you’ll have to put the coffee down to do it! Overall I do recommend this umbrella with the above issues noted, if that changes after my trip I’ll add an edit!

I dont know what it is, but the open/closing mechanism is faulty in these! I bought another one first, and it sprung threads when I opened it for the second time and stopped working..but I loved the coverage and sun blocking ability it has, however I had to return it! So I bought another hoping it would work better, and after using it the first time I had trouble closing it down. The mechanics are very stiff..I may have to return this one too, however I really needed it, because this Florida heat is already too much!

I assume because of the sun protection material this umbrella is a bit bulkier than my travel umbrella. It looks pretty, but it smells really bad when you first get it out. Never had to air out an umbrella before, but I guess theres a first for everything. Cant wait to try it out in the summer to see how much of a difference it makes in the bright, hot sun.

The opaque silver coating on the umbrella provides much more complete shade than uncoated umbrellas. It also serves to reflect light and keep the shade cool. It sheds rain well. While I find the handle a little short, it is sufficient for a small, packable umbrella. The button opens the umbella easily and helps to close it as well. The spring in the main shaft is strong enough to still need a bit of strength to finish closing it. I was disappointed to find the metal frame on an umbrella advertised as being fiberglass, a material much more forgiving to the occasional times when a gust of wind might blow it inside out. See the kitchen magnets sticking to the frame in the photo. The magnets wouldnt stick to fiberglass.

Did I mention, it keeps you dry too! You can’t go wrong with this one.

This is a useful little umbrella. It is always a good idea to carry an umbrella in you vehicle when there is the possibility of rain. With a compact umbrella you can just carry it along all the time. This is a stout little umbrella. The slick silver colored material on the outside that will reflect sunlight, it is also waterproof. The extend mechanism has a pretty strong spring that helps to extend the umbrella when you open it. Because the spring is so strong, it takes quite a bit of effort to close the umbrella back to the catch. A person that is less strong may have a little trouble getting the umbrella all the way closed.

This is a great umbrella...it is easy to open and close, and has a nice wooden handle.. the top is a nice classy sleek silver and the inside is blue, its sun protectant as well as rain protectant.. It has a great case as well.. It seems pretty solid and sturdy.. I like the umbrella and it is nice and small so it can be used while you travel.. It opens nice and big and is not at all heavy.. Overall- great umbrella!!!

I bought this for when we walk across the international bridge for our shopping and dental visits in Mexico. Depending on the day, the line for the trip going back across through U.S. customs, and passport checks, can be quite a long wait. If we are left standing in line outside the building it can get sweltering in the hot sun. Having a large umbrella helps a bit. I chose this one because of the UV Protection. It opens with a click of a button but the wooden handle with the button isn’t very large. It also closes with a click of the same button which is a nice feature except for when you hit the button accidentally. Because the handle is so short the button takes up half of it so accidentally hitting it happens quite a lot. I’ve taken to holding the umbrella by the metal piece above the handle to keep from pressing the button. Rain drops bead up on the fabric which is a great feature. The strap will hang down from the edge of the umbrella and flop around so we just secure it to itself when it’s open. It is recommended to dry the umbrella before closing it. Luckily it dries quickly, or you can quickly dry it with a towel. At first I had difficulty getting the strap snapped back into place after closing it but realized that I was trying to wrap it around to far up. It needs to be wrapped right above the handle.

Reflects light very well, and stops the rain.

While this may not be my favorite rain umbrella as it does not have the largest wingspan, it does provide sufficient rain coverage in a pinch for a single person and is compact enough to slip in a tote bag. I have yet to test it in high winds for durability but it seems fairly sturdy in construction. Its greatest feature is its ability to deflect the sun with its silver coating and UPF 50+ coating. One does not have to roast underneath as much as you would under a regular black umbrella. I live in Southern California where it is often sunny and cloudless, so this is a significant advantage. The button works excellently as well to open and close the umbrella, though it feels as if more force is required than normal (compared to other travel umbrellas I’ve owned) to push it back down into the handle after closing.