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

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.

Button for open and close is my favorite feature. It works well and is easy to use - good for rain or sun.

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 love auto-open/close umbrellas, and this did not disappoint, almost. Just push the button and it opens up. To fold it, push the button again and pull the knob down to lock. However, when it folds, there is no distinct lines where the fold are meant to be. The fabric feels slightly rubbery so it does not fold sharply along any lines. This is a big difference from my Eddie Bauer umbrella that folds perfectly every time. If you dont mind this little quirk, this umbrella will be just fine for its intended purpose. Just stuff it in the included pouch and no one will know the difference.

The umbrella when unfolded has nice coverage, yet when folded will fit in the door pocket of our auto. Perfect from that standpoint. Only time will tell as to its durability, but initial impressions are positive. It folds and unfolds with relative ease. The faux (?) wood handle is comfortable. Although the outside of the umbrella is shiny/reflective for sun deflection, our needs will be for rain protection only.

This umbrella is made of a unique material that provides protection from rain as well as the sun. I am disappointed that the opening and closing isn’t smoother and that it is difficult to resnap when folded.

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.

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.

I wanted to replace my very old umbrella, and came across this 2 in 1 option as it provides sun protection as well. It is compact and very lightweight, which makes it a great choice for traveling. It is easy to use, quickly opens up and closes by pressing the button. The metallic color and UV protection keeps you nice and cool when you are out in hot sun. I will sure use it during long tourism tours. The construction is pretty sturdy, so should be strong during winds and should last. I am happy with this product.

I ordered this umbrella mainly to use at my grandchildren’s ball games this summer. I sunburn easily and it can be a pain having to reapply sunscreen. Most of the time at these games I am sitting on bleachers with no shade. It becomes miserable pretty quickly lol. I love that this umbrella has such good UV protection. It also will work well for those afternoon showers that pop up most days during the summer. The umbrella is well made and is double layered. The 42” spread is more than sufficient. I also like that is folds to s fairly compact size. Great product!