totes InBrella Reverse Closing Folding Umbrella – Inverted Closure Compact Umbrella – Portable, Windproof Rain-resistant Travel Umbrella with Recycled Canopy, Automatic Open and Close

I have a long umbrella that closes with the wet side in. I like this feature, but I dont like carrying it with me, especially when rain is predicted but not currently falling. This one solves that problem. It is small enough to tuck in a bag and still folds wet side in. The button on the handle both opens and begins the closing process. It closes the canopy part, but you still have to press on the ends to get it back to its smaller length. Who would have thought that umbrellas could be improved, but they keep doing it!

Great umbrella, just as described. Packed well and shipped fast. Thank you!

Broke after a few uses.Button to close got loose and didn’t work, steel rod stem where it slides in got stuck.

I like this tow away umbrella which easily tucks inside my larger purse/bag or backpack. I like the Velcro closure and the auto folding mechanism which keeps the inside dry and minimizes spillage as I walk inside a building. I appreciate having a nice sky pattern on a dreary day. Enough black. Give me something to cheer about. Overall this is a nice umbrella and it cheers my mood when I need it. Knock on wood, it hasnt broken in the wind so far.

The only umbrellas we have had are big box brand cheapie’s that are quite flimsy. More than once I’ve had the umbrella break by trying to manually close it and it got stuck. Also they don’t have any sort of a sleeve and the water that is on the outside of the umbrellas just pools in puddles on my car floor mat. When I saw this Totes InBrella I was really intrigued. The umbrella features something unique: as the umbrella is closing, it folds inward so that the moisture isn’t all over the outside. As you’re getting in the car, you can press the button and as it closes, you can dump the water out of the top. Another feature that made me excited was the auto open and close at the press of a button. The umbrella opens and shuts smoothly, thank goodness! I also love that this has a sleeve on it so I can put it in my purse or on the car floor and it won’t get water everywhere. You do have to mess with the folds of the fabric a bit before using the velcro to get this small enough to fit into the sleeve easily. Finally, I like how compact this umbrella folds down when closed. This is a standard sized umbrella, really best for one person although two could squeeze under it unless it is raining sideways or really windy. I haven’t had any rain which seems to go through the fabric. My only negative is the cost of this product. I could never really justify paying a lot for an umbrella but over the years I have spent a lot on cheap things that I throw away after a year or two. Totes is such a well known brand, and having used this I definitely see the value in purchasing a sturdy umbrella (lesson learned!) I’ll purchase another for my son to have in his school backpack, and will order these as gifts.

I purchased this umbrella to use as shade at the Highland Scottish games and it worked great. I did not use it for rain I used it to keep the Sun away. But since I live in Seattle I will use it for rain too LOL

I don’t like it

I havent used it yet but it is advertised to open AND close at the release of the button. It is a large umbrella which sheds water. When it closes the top/rain side closes inward and upward so if you are getting into a car you can open the door get in and not have to fumble with using two hands to close the umbrella and get water all over yourself and the interior of the car. I may have explained this poorly but as mentioned I still have not yet used it. Since I live in Florida it wont be long.

The Umbrella is Excellent and the price is fair but the warranty and durability isnt as great as annouced

I brought this item for my mom, she liked the pattern. When we took it out of the wrapping and pushed on the button, it opened and clicked again it closed. HOWEVER, when I tried to compact it, the umbrella wouldnt lock in place and kept wanting to spring forward. It also will not open again either manually. DONT BUY!