totes Titan Compact Travel Umbrella - UV Sun Protection, Windproof, Water Repellent, One Touch Auto Open/Close

Havent used it yet, but pleased itll be safe in even windy weather.

I bought this umbrella which was supposed to have 47 (inches) coverage, even had it stated on the packaging. However, it was much smaller than my old totes umbrella. My old umbrella, which I purchased in Target almost 5 years ago, was actually 47 (inches), which is what I thought I was getting. When I measured the new umbrella, it was actually only 42 (inches) and NOT the 47 (inches) that was claimed. This is absolutely unacceptable!

Im dry and it doesnt blow up when the wind blows hard.

The only product that changes more than car models in styles and needless engineering is umbrellas. Often not for the better. I wanted a spare Totes 22605 ca 05956 which I love, 5 stars, but Im not in love with their more current line up. I found the Totes website less than helpful and I struggled with identifying Totes umbrellas closed shapes and proportions. Their catalogs product thumbnails only show the open/deployed configuration, I had to click on each product to view the closed configuration. Quality close-up product photos of the handles (I dont like foam handles, less long term durability, they decompose and crumble over time, harder to control) and materials werent helpful, basically enlarging/upsampling a low quality, small product photo. I settled on the Totes Titan Compact Travel Umbrella, Windproof, Waterproof, Auto Open/Close, which is more compact. The first time I tried to close it, I released my grip on the handle at the first click (how was I to know there was a second click?) and it punched me in the gut. Ill live, more of a surprise, but not a good first impression. In my entire life, Ive never had this happen. There is a false click that made me think the umbrella was latched closed. Ill attribute it to being unaccustomed to the more compact umbrellas. Id still prefer around a 16 inch closed umbrella and a single telescoping joint. Advice, keep closing until you reach the second, stronger latch click. The umbrellas telescoping shaft has a lot of rotational wobbliness at the lower joint, at least 5 degrees. Much more than Ive experienced on any previous umbrellas. I have concerns over how this might interfere with handling, managing the umbrella in strong gusty conditions as wind gust will have a 5 degrees say on where the canopy will turn. The lanyard... the new lanyard gets a 1 star, capital F. First, the old lanyards were like a heavy, woven, durable shoe string and simple. Never going to fail you. The new lanyards are over engineered junk. Instead of a single shoe string, the new lanyards are an assembly with primarily a less reassuring elastic lanyard. Long term, less durable, but I guess theres still a lifetime warranty. Elastic introduces an unwelcome bounce to carrying the umbrella. Elastic will fail much sooner than a shoes string. I really dont like the elastic decision. Next there is a hub component with the Totes logo on it that reduces the lanyard down to a heavy dental floss diameter string that connects to the handle. Again, the this doesnt inspire confidence. Unfortunately, the handle isnt designed that would allow me to retrofit the umbrella with a better lanyard. Current product photos conceal details on the lanyard. To their credit, Totes has a decent lifetime warranty. Hoping they will replace the lanyards for free without the $5 shipping fee.

Best umbrella I’ve ever had! It holds up against the wind, and it keeps me dry. Sturdy.

This is the sturdiest travel umbrella I’ve ever owned. It’s even Ireland proof. It’s a bit larger than other travel umbrellas so doesn’t fit in my purse quiet as well, but the sturdiness more than makes up for it.

Disappointing. Seems to open and close ok but I cant get the strap that holds it closed tight enough to fasten it closed much less get it back in the storage sleeve. Wish my 40 year old no name, auto open umbrella hadnt died. For me, this appears to be a mediocre replacement.

Looks good

I purchased this to put in a compartment in the door of my car. I havent had a need to use it yet, but I am confident that it will work just fine. Anything that I have ever purchased with the Totes brand has met all my expectations!!!

Use umbrella for rain. The wind was blowing and my umbrella turn inside out. Suppose to withstand wind.