Premium Travel Umbrella - Windproof & Compact for Men & Women, Automatic Open Close, Fits in Purse Laptop Bag or Backpack, Strong Frame for Heavy Rain & Sun UV Protection

I received this umbrella just in time for a rainy gusty day. It did not disappoint! Now I usually use a larger umbrella and I wanted to buy a more compact one this time. My first impression was that maybe I went too small; that's on me. I didn't consider that with a smaller width umbrella I also got a shorter shaft. As a 5'11" guy I feel like I have to hold the umbrella up pretty high which is a little uncomfortable. On the other hand the shaft seems pretty solid so this may make it more durable.The fabric of the umbrella is light weight and I thought it felt weirdly cheap at first but then I realized it was the Teflon coating making it feel odd. And the coating works. I was shocked to see after closing the umbrella it shed all the rain in just a minute or two making it easy to put in its sleeve and put away. In fact when you push the button to close the umbrella it sort of jumps and shoots the water in whatever direction it's pointed so watch out for that. I'm going to need Teflon on every umbrella I own from now on.It's a small umbrella yes, but the portability is outstanding. I was concerned the small handle might be uncomfortable but it is not! Whoever designed the handle was very thoughtful, it's an oval shape that grips easily in your hand and there are score lines that provide extra grip (pictured - sorry it's sideways that's Amazon's doing).The umbrella handled about 20 mph gusts the day I used it so far. I wasn't seeing umbrellas turned inside out so it hasn't been through a heavy stress test. However with the auto open and close function the ribs seem extremely heavy-duty so I would be surprised if this gets flipped; if it does I will update the review appropriately.Bottom line: if you want a sturdy and simply stylish sub-compact umbrella this is a great choice.

Nothing like a good umbrella. Great compact size and has held up nicely.

A very nice umbrella.

a little to big but I will keep it

I really like the size and the pop up and release. Seems to be good quality. Good vakue for the cost.

Very nice

In the past - have bought umbrellas that repel water like a sieve. What good is a fabric that lets the rain through?THIS UMBRELLA with TEFLON coating is super water repellant. That is really what you need. Also repels insults really well too.It is a piece of cake to open and close. An infant could do it.Also - I like the blue color. Wish they offered in orange with reflective tape. Good visibility will save lives on a dank cold rainy day when you just want to get to the pub for a pint to take the damp deadly chill off. Last thing you want to get gobsmacked by a unawares texting driver. How embarrassing would that be?

Sturdy but not super heavy. Held up to high wind and rain in a big east coast thunderstorm. Easy to open and shut.