UV-Blocker Compact Sun Protection UV Umbrella Auto Open Auto Close Double Vented Canopy Windproof Sun Umbrella UV Protection 55+ UPF

Nice sun protection but heavy.

I have two sizes of this umbrella compact and golf, I LOVE them. You could feel how much it shields the sun from your body, you dont feel the burning heat on your skin. You could also see how dark of a shadow the umbrella makes compared to others.

I monitor golden eagle nests yearly for a research project on nest success/failure. This year I had a nest that had no shade, and unusually hot weather for our area. Since my viewing location was farther than the safe distance deemed proper for studying eagle nests without disturbing the nesting process, I was able to sit outside my truck in a chair with my spotting scope. My view area, however, had no trees for shade. I soon realized that sitting in 80 and 90 degree temperatures for 6-hours at a time was not only uncomfortable, but of course also unhealthy, even with my hat and sunblock. I decided to try this UV blocker umbrella, and what a success it was! This umbrella not only protected me from the suns damaging effects, but it also really did drop the temperature. I can not attest to how much of a drop it was, but it felt like at least 10 degrees. The minute I opened the umbrella I could feel a noticeable change in the heat. As far as the wind goes, the baffles work quite nicely, but only if you aim the umbrella so that the wind does not blow into the interior of the umbrella. If you are holding it so that the wind blows into the umbrella, depending on how strong the wind is, it may turn the umbrella inside out. Not to worry, however, I had this happen 3-times due to unexpected wind gusts, and it snapped back into place, with no harm to the umbrella, when I turned the outside top of the umbrella toward the wind. I am not sure how much wind it can take, but one of the things we do is monitor the weather, including wind, and I have used it in gusty wind up to 15-MPR with no problems, as long as I angled it so that the gusts would not catch the inside. This umbrella was well worth the price. My only problem was holding it over my head, while writing in my research log book, and data sheet. A longer handle would have helped me out here, but most people wont have that issue.

I think it is a great product and seems to do what it advertises. The silver color isn’t ideal, but that may be part of what makes it work so effectively. What is a big turn off for me is the huge logo on the side of the umbrella. I think it looks tacky and cheap. I’m excited to have a quality product to help protect against UV rays, but I wish it were a little more elegant for use during work… I may purchase a different umbrella for times when I’m with clients.

I am so glad I bought this umbrella for myself. I walk at work 2-3 times a day and its quite sunny out. We havent had very hot weather yet this season, but Im confident that when we do, Ill still be able to get my steps in because of this umbrella. I love it. Its sturdy and keeps the sun off of my entire upper body. I have not been overheated once since using this umbrella. I highly recommend it if you walk everyday.

I love this umbrella! I like the size--small enough to take with me, and light enough so you dont feel weighed down. I took it to Disney World and it kept me from getting fried. Sunscreen is good but this umbrella is great! Keeps me cooler, too! I live in Southern California so I use it almost every day. Ten years ago I had a different umbrella, but it was bulky and heavy. I can put this one in my purse. I highly recommend it for all the reasons I mentioned.

I like everything about this product. My dermatologist warned me to stay out of the sun since I have had many spots removed. Since I teach in Texas and take the students outside daily, I decided to upgrade from my regular umbrella and get something better. I call it my SUNBRELLA. Positives: blocks out TONS of light, one button to open and close, folds up small, big when opened, keeps you cooler, quality fabric. Negatives: the wind flips it inside out. I recommend this particular sunbrella to anyone who needs protection from the sun or wants to stay cooler from heat.

I am very disappointed with this umbrella. I have a sun reflective umbrella that I bought years ago from Amazon that is no longer being sold. I’ve been really pleased with that one - it’s windproof & has worked very well for me For my walks every day and for soccer games with the grandkids. So I wanted to get another one for my husband. The choice seemed to be to either get a smaller one like this one or to buy a very large one and I made the decision to go with this one based on the reviews. This is a compact size which I think is it’s only advantage in that we were able to pack it into a suitcase for a recent trip on a plane. However in very light wind this umbrella blew inside out repeatedly perhaps damaging the frame. And this was on the very first use. It is not big enough it is not sturdy enough and it is not wind resistant in any way. Therefore the only good thing I can say about it is that it’s small enough to fit in a suitcase so we will keep it for when we need to travel but otherwise it’s useless and I’m ordering a different one to replace it for home use.

THis umbrella is so well made that its difficult to close after using it; the joints are so tight. I also have to hold down one edge during windy days so it wont turn inside out. I bought a valcro strip to wrap around the closed umbrella so I could carry it in my bag; the valcro strip attached to the umbrella is too short. However, it does a very good job in protecting me from the sun. I use it during the hot , sunny afternoons while walking my dog.

Ordered a pair of these when the weather forecast for the day my friend I were going to attend an outdoor event estimated a high of 102 degrees (Fahrenheit). It turned out to be 106. The shade these provided was much better than just wearing a hat. Much time in the sun and no sunburns. Time will tell, of course, but they look and feel like they were built to last.