Rain-Mate Compact Travel Umbrella - Pocket Portable Folding Windproof Mini Umbrella - Auto Open and Close Button and 9 Rib Reinforced Canopy

The only real issue I have with the umbrella is the extra strength I need to close it. Otherwise I love the color and its durability

Took it to Italy and worked out great. Not too heavy and easy to open and close. Fit in my backpack and the color was a plus.

I never knew they have auto CLOSE umbrellas now, SO handy esp getting in your vehicle in a downpour. And the lifetime warranty is a great guarantee of quality and long life.

We live in a city that receives a fair amount of rain and wind during the months of October and March. So, finding an umbrella that would with stand gusts of wind was a priority. I was purchasing this umbrella as a gift for a close friend, her other umbrella (not an Upper Echelon product) gave way to the last windy and rainy day. She definitely loves this umbrella, for several reasons. Im shortening her comments; its well made, sturdy, durable, and is the best umbrella shes ever owned. I know thats a bold statement but, I believe her. Since this umbrella is specifically crafted for higher winds and stormy weather it weighs a bit more than those designed for protection from rain and maybe lower wind storms. I am purchasing several more as gifts for my female friends and one for myself. Upper Echelon has a selection of umbrellas for everyone and their prices are very competitive compared to the other companies I searched. I hope your business grows and stays strong. Sincerely, GCG

I ordered some of these for an upcoming trip with a rainy forecast. I could not find any info on how much they weigh and wanted to answer that question for everyone: 14 ounces. This is on the heavier side for a travel umbrella, but they seem sturdy, include the open/close feature, and are reasonably priced, so I’m going to keep them and see how they work out.

Beautiful umbrella but way too heavy. Couldnt take it on a trip because of the weight

The umbrella works fine and is certainly better than no umbrella. It is a bit light and flimsy. Any wind makes it feel like it’s going to blow away if you don’t hold it very close and tight. Moderate wind makes it feel like it’s going to flip inside out - although it hasn’t yet. I try to hold it carefully against the wind. A minor thing that bothers me is that you have to completely collapse the stem after it’s been opened before it will reopen. Doesn’t seem like a big deal. But... I used the umbrella to get to my car after work. I closed the top but left the stem extended when I got in the car. I went to get out at home and was stuck messing with the umbrella in the rain and cut myself. Trying to open it, realizing it wouldn’t, then having to close it and reopen it completely for it to work. It wouldn’t be such a big deal except that I cut/punctured my hand in the process of trying to open it all while getting rained on. It’s small enough to fit in my backpack very easily but just a tad too long for most of my purses. Overall it’s fine.

I love this little umbrella. Love the feature it has to open and close with a click of a button. Totally impressed my kid and spouse when I closed it for the first time. They insisted I buy them an umbrella each for that simple feature alone LOL! I have yet to buy them an umbrella… It’s held up these last few days we’ve gotten torrential rain in the east coast. Definitely a 1 person umbrella, but so useful when getting into your vehicle and pushing a button closes it out. I would recommend. This is a sturdy and heavyweight umbrella. Fits in your pocket book too.

Very well made. Small enough to fit in purse or suitcase. I bought 2. One for each car. Ready for any unexpected downpour. I got one black, and 1 black with sky inside. One for my wife and one for myself.

Good but they seem durable and I love that the auto open and close works perfectly.