Balios Travel Folding Umbrella with Real Wood Handle Auto Open Close Vented Windproof Canopy - Designed in UK

Great umbrella. Compact and stylish. Seems very sturdy in the weather I have used it in.

Ive used this umbrella for just over a month, and I couldnt be happier with it. This is one of the best umbrellas Ive purchased! Not only does it look great with the wooden handle, but the automatic open/close feature also works really well. The vented canopy is great for windy conditions, and my canopy has never flipped. The canopy size is perfect for me. Large enough even to share with another person in light rain. For those who commented that its difficult to put the umbrella back into its storage sleeve...Im not sure what youre doing wrong, but Im able to put mine back in the sleeve with ease. The wooden grip is surprisingly comfortable! I have slightly larger hands, and the handle still fits my grip really well. That said, the only (minor) downside about this model is that it does not have a strap on the umbrella. Although the umbrella handles higher winds nicely, I still felt as though the umbrella could fly out of my grip if a strong gust hit it. I cant take off stars for that because I knew the umbrella didnt have an attached strap when I purchased it. For those who think this is a dealbreaker, check out the other Balios models with strap.

So Extremely Nice!

When first receiving the product the packaging seemed to be good and done with care, looks were very nice and it felt sturdy with a good weight to it. The mechanism worked smoothly and the fabric seems to be water resistant and looks luxurious. However...after just a weeks use in moderate to heavy rainfall some of the inner structure linking points of the umbrella began to rust from minimal contact with water and sufficient ventilation. A very nice looking umbrella and functions well for my needs but, an umbrella made to be exposed to water and overall moisture shouldnt rust... Edit: In an attempt to reach out to the seller and adress my concerns on the rusting defect I was greeted with a promt response. I was offered a full refund and a new product free of charge. Hopefully free of defects the second time around as I do really like this umbrella. Great customer service!

Product is good. The design is really good, and as far as I have been able to test it seems very resistant to the wind. The size is also really good both to carry it in my backpack and to protect from rain, it is even able to fit 2 people if necessary. However, I had a problem that after a couple uses in a week some rust started showing on the products (especially where the arms are in contact with the fabric) and it seems to have stained it a bit. I got in contact with the seller and they promptly worked to resolve the problem for me. Customer service was absolutely great and answered in a short time. Would recommend the purchase and do not hesitate to contact the seller in case of any problems.

This is what people call an umbrella. It looks great and functions well, a glorified stick with a waterproofed tarp around it meant to keep our heads dry as we rush scurry and scamper like rats in a sewer to stay dry from the inescapable deluge falling around us. But you know what else is inescapable? US. WE ARE THE NEXT DEGENERATION. WE ARE PXN.

This umbrella is among one of the nicest Ive seen for this price range. I was rummaging through a closet looking for an old umbrella when i was raining the other week. I found this one on amazon and jumped on it. As soon as I felt the wooden handle, I fell in love. I was walking through New York City and it started raining. I pulled out this umbrella and that one click of the open button and there I was, dry as could be. Walked into a store and the same process, one click of that same button and it was closed. Easiest and sleekest umbrella I have ever used. Someone getting on the subway noticed this and immediately wanted to know where I got it and how they could get one. This is the one to buy. This price would be fair for the handle alone. If I were you I would already have one of these ordered.

This is a great umbrella. It is very compact for extremely easy storage in a travel bag or purse but opens up to a very large size with lots of coverage. It is pretty sturdy for an 8-rib umbrella and has a very sturdy shaft. It is easy to open or close with one push of a button either way so getting in and out of a car is a breeze. Highly recommended. Of the 3 that I bought (the others are the Miserwe Umbrella 12 Ribs and the JUKSTG 12 Ribs), this is my third favorite because it is not as sturdy as the other 12-rib umbrellas (and yet costs almost twice as much) but I love its compactness and nice design so it is a great buy, regardless. Youll love this purchase.

So when it comes to umbrellas, I always thought you had to make a choice: either a big golf umbrella for quality (but a lack of portability, plus its expensive), or a smaller one for an on-the-go lifestyle (cheap, and cheaply made). So color me pleasantly shocked with this umbrella from Balios. For starters, when I opened the box, I was happy to see that it was a decent weight... you could tell it had a bit of a rugged feel that made me feel this thing, before trying, felt well-made. Then I saw the handle. Yes, the style is nice (though style doesnt really make me purchase an umbrella, per se), but the ergonomic grip was fabulous. My hand felt like it belonged there, and that it would be easier to hold should conditions be more blustery than an average rain shower. The first time I pushed the button, it opened effortlessly, and I was really surprised to see a vented canopy, like youd see in much bigger (and much more expensive) umbrellas. I havent seen too many like that in this size, and I have to say it was really impressive. But the real clincher for me happened this past Saturday. Sadly, weve had a TON of rain in the area where I live this year, with flooding at near-historic levels. It seems like every other day were getting rain, and not just the wetness, but lots of wind, as well. We had a ridiculous soaker the other night, with a good 15-20 MPH wind. I dont care how well this thing feels like its built... its not going to stand up to the weather. Or so I thought. This umbrella not only kept the top third of my body dry (not a whole lot you can do with blowing rain), but it held its shape and didnt fly up like many I saw that evening. I was absolutely shocked. And it fits two people surprisingly well, though adding a third means that one of you is getting at least half-soaked. I seriously cannot recommend this umbrella enough, and I will absolutely be buying a few more to keep in our cars, as well as by the front door. It really is remarkable.

Great small compact sturdy umbrella for traveling. Very light weight & comfortable to hold. Opening & closing is just awesome! Makes getting in and out of the car very possible in the rain. Wishful thinking if only it could close all the way closes half way for you to push it close. Overall great product for the price. I had bought 4 different colors with no knowledge for my family as it was really appealing to me from the start. My judgment didn’t fail me for sure….great buy!!