Totes InBrella - Reverse Close Umbrella with Invisible Water Repellent Coating - Auto Close, Inverted, Dripless, and Stormproof for Rainy Weather

My favorite umbrella! The only downside is when it’s not currently raining I do wish it was easier to hold and more compact, but it’s worth the trade off. Extremely easy to open and to close even if I just have one hand available. I love the cloud design and get so many compliments on that. The umbrella is very strong as well, can stand up to winds and protect me during storms. I’ve been using it for almost a year now, so long lasting too. Will definitely buy again next time I need a new umbrella.

Didn’t think I would love the way this works but I do! I have an older umbrella and it pops open, this one pops closed! At first I thought it was strange, but then when it was pouring rain and getting in your car, you’re sitting in your car, you push button and it pops closed and you can quickly close your door and stay dry! Brilliant!

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Excellent quality and easy to use.

I bought this umbrella because it was on sale, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have bought a "weird" umbrella otherwise. I'm generally pretty happy with this umbrella: It's a good size, it keeps me dry, it doesn't feel like it's going to fall apart in the wind, and I've been using it for a while now and it still looks like new. Couple of issues, though:1- If you fold it up the water it's collected inside is going to go somewhere. Right onto the floor of your car or your home if you turn it "down". The water not dripping all over you as you enter your car or the doorway of a building is a bonus but the water is still there and isn't going anywhere anytime soon unless you tip it out.2- The most fragile part of the umbrella when folded is the part furthest from the handle. On most full-size umbrellas there's a spikey-end that's pretty strong, it can be put on the floor with the umbrella leaning against a wall or even used as a walking stick. Not this umbrella! Don't even think about putting the slightest weight on it or even standing it up in a corner. I always hang mine from the handle (which of course tips all the water out of it – that's good to dry the thing out, bad if you just dumped a quart of water onto your host's fancy wood floor).If I remain careful with it when storing the thing I expect it will last a very long time. I'd buy another one and probably will one of these days but I do like the ultra-compact umbrellas which will fit in my shoulder bag and the big ones that aren't fragile; neither of which will dump water out all over my car's floorboards.

I purchased this in anticipation for my move to a coastal area. I was told the winds can be strong and it rains often in my area so I should invest in a strong, high-quality umbrella. After three and a half months of coastal living, I feel like I've developed a pretty good Pros and Cons list.Pro:- Matches every outfit- Can withstand 25mph winds and NOT flip inside out (unlike my roommates cheap Wal-Mart umbrella)- Easy to see the cyclists who almost run into you (Because it's clear!)- Really pretty to watch the rainfall and not get it in your eyes- People look at you in amazement when it reverse opens- It makes a great self-defence weapon in a pinchCon:- Just a little too small, when I walk without any bags it's perfect but when I have my bookbag it gets soaked- Can't use it to hide your face when you trip and fall into a massive puddle (Again, because it's clear)- Can withstand 25mph winds by catching the wind and pulling you backwards 10 feet down the sidewalkI love my umbrella! It's definitely worth the money (and that's coming from a broke college kid). I had to walk to work in a tropical storm with 25mph + winds and it held together perfectly! My only warning is that because it's so strong, it'll sometimes catch the wind and, if you're short and small like I am, It'll yank you backwards a few good feet, but it won't flip inside out!

I'm not going to lie and say that they are super practical. While I think they're easier to close when getting into a car due to their outward closing design, I still prefer the inward closing design as the internal rods are better protected and I can use the little top of the umbrella thingy to walk with it like an old-fashioned gentleman. But what makes this umbrella stand out is the transparency, which beckons me back to those Tokyo Tik Tok rain videos and the one Kdrama "I'm not a robot" where they used a transparent umbrella. It's just... a nice experience. I bought this umbrella for that reason alone, and I am happy overall with how it functions and how it looks.

Considering that this umbrella is not compact, I was disappointed in its smallish diameter when opened. Other than that, it seems to work great after the first few uses. I like that it can stand up on the floor on its own.

Slides right up barely open car door, comes back in just as easily. Very attractive, wind resistant.