umeniceUmenice Travel Umbrella

I was looking for a collapsable umbrella that would be very small and fit in by backpack easily, but have a large canopy cover. Most umbrellas either are small when folded and have a very little cover, or have decent cover but are big when closed. I looked around and ordered this because it appeared to have a large cover but collapse to small size, and it really does fit the bill! Length is exactly 11.5" closed, and diameter of the cover is 36" when open. It easily fits in my backpack, and I'm confident it will keep me (and the backpack on my back) dry.I haven't used it in the wind, but no umbrella is really "wind-proof" and I really wouldn't expect any to be.Also, some people complain that its hard to collapse the handle when closing it - I find that putting it against the ground or a wall and pushing the handle in is the most effective the way to do it.Very happy with my purchase. It feels sturdy, and I hope its durable.

I don't understand the variable ratings here, it's an umbrella, so 5* it opens when I need it to and it stops the rain without any weird extras. 1* it doesn't open or opens and won't block the rain.I have had a good experience with this umbrella, it is heavier than the kind I would normally buy and then throw away rather than let it dry and reuse it, but its seems to be that the extra weight is in the build quality. Holds up strong and its nice to get in the car and zip the umbrella closed with the push of a button. No more fighting with a release button outside of the car and getting wet. Bought another for the wife and just ordered my 3rd to keep the car.

I've tried SO many travel umbrellas and this is by FAR my favorite. It's lightweight and pretty compact for an umbrella. It's not the smallest one, I've ever seen, but it's small enough. Plus, it's incredibly sturdy. I live in DC and we get windy rain storms all the time. My umbrella has never flipped up on me - it's handled the wind like a dream. The automatic open / close feature is extremely smooth (you click it to close the umbrella too) and the ribs appear to be pretty heavy duty. I loved it so much, that I ordered a second one for my fiancé. He lost it, so I bought it again. At $14, it's cheap enough to replace, but feels and looks like a very expensive umbrella.

Open and close by pushing the button! Worked very well in Windy City (Chicago) and rain repels off as soon as you close it. Not heavy or bulky. Perfect size!

Enough has been written about this umbrella, but thought I would cast a quick thumbs up with a few tiny caveats: 1) the "retract" button only functions when the umbrella is fully open (you might get the impression it closes it all the way to compact size. It does not. I does require you draw the collapsed umbrella into the handle with a bit of force), 2) It's a bit on the heavier side 3) the extended handle/stalk seems a touch on the short side, as compared to other umbrellas I've used - maybe 20-22" above grip (see photo)Overall, a VERY sturdy product that has already passed the storm test on a few walks to the office downtown. Despite the minor gripes above, I would strongly recommend - especially at this price point

I lived in Scotland for a long while and umbrellas are a necessity. So, while I don't need it often where I live now, I appreciate the quality and compact size of this umbrella. It isn't the smallest or lightest (although small enough to put in my bag/purse), but it is high quality. It has the auto release buttom for quick deployment and an easy to hold handle that looks sharp. I lost my first one while traveling, so rather than taking a risk with another brand, I knew I wanted another of these.

Its an umbrella.Smaller than I thought for some reason. Defiantly just for one person and to be honest on a really rainy day it won't do much but keep you from being soaked; you will still get wet though. Appears to be sturdy and made from quality materials, the opening and closing button works well. Small enough to fit in the side of the door or a handbag. Attractive to look at. I will not return but I will make an additional purchase because at 5'3 this still does not provide adequate coverage on the most average southern rainy day and it doesn't rain horribly bad here.

This is my honest, unfiltered opinion. No endorsements to disclose.I love this umbrella so much that when i lost the first one i ordered my second. Handles the rough downtown Chicago winds like a champ. If you catch a bad angle and it flips inside out, it corrects fast with a sturdy push pull without a hitch.- i love the collapsable button. Going onto the bus while its raining gives me no trouble and i feel bad for everyone fumbling with their umbrellas and get wet in the process.Highly recommend. If i lose this one ill be getting another.