totes Titan Compact Travel Umbrella, Windproof, Water Repellent Auto Open/Close , Black

I have bought two of these. the first one worked like a champ and will do so again as you will see in a minute. The first one has a broken rib so it dangles a bit when opened, so i decided to get a second one, and use the first as a back up. So i get the second one, and have used it for about a month though not as often as the first. All went well, until last night. i had opened it when i got home to let it dry out. i went to close it, and when i pressed the button, it did something to the whole mechanism and i could not get the darn thing closed. or reset. or anything. it is now in the trash bin.Okay, i understand that things break, it is the way of things, especially anymore, but considering the price, which while not stratospheric it does pinch a bit, i would have expected better. Heck, i would have expected better from the Totes brand. I have lost many an umbrella, but this is the first one i have owned that just flat out packed it in. i take the bus. had it pulled those stunts there, it would have been a mess....

This is my first Titan. Unfortunately, it looks and feels like most other Totes umbrellas. Im not confident in their 70MPH wind claim. Looking at the top of the umbrella shows the same top most weak umbrellas have which fall off after a short while. Except the top on this one is polished. The handle is the only exception where you can see the quality difference. Its better looking and more substantial. I might have overpaid for the fancy Titan name on the package, but well see. 3 stars because, like I said, it looks and feels similar to other Totes. Ill change the review rating if anything changes. I added a photo for size comprison and one of the polished top which doesnt exude strength.

It is easy to use and is light.

This umbrella is very good at $24 dollars. It is extremely portable meaning that you can place right at the sides of your backpack. Its a very strudy umbrella but, when the weather is windy its hard to hold the umbrella over your head and thus, you get wet. So on rainy occassions without any wind and you want a portable umbrella with you at all times i would recommend this one because its extremely portable, has a nice price, and it actually works.

Why only 3 stars? Its the last mile on this umbrella, the high impact pastic rods typical of all Totes to flecks the canopy, they get broken easily. I also regret not getting a vented model+,

I had a smaller version of this automatic umbrella so I really like that feature along with the durability of the material that this umbrella is made from. I have always bought Totes as I am always sold on the durability of the umbrella and the sizes that cater to my necessity.

Well worth the money. Pay attention when you close it. Stows away small enough to stash out of the way in your car.

While the umbrella is made to be super strong, the plastic parts that give the curve to the canvas broke. No way to replace just that part. Have to buy another one. Thats a waste and not worth the extra you pay to get a super strong umbrella that doesnt break under moderate winds. A pity.

Definetly a good umbrella, folds up to a small size that you can carry in your briefcase. Down here in Florida, I have used it alot. Wind resistance is good and it expands to a reasonable width to keep you dry.

Got it at a rainy day. My luck.