Coolibar UPF 50+ 42 Inch Sodalis Travel Umbrella - Sun Protective

I have been using a Coolibar umbrella for years. My hair is thinning on top and this keeps the sun off my head without the need for a hat. No hat hair! I bought this one to replace one that got lost. No sunburn. Keeps me cooler in the heat. This is a one person umbrella, although two can use it. You just wont get full sun or rain protection.

I bought it as a hot day parasol. Works much better than an umbrella the sun can penetrate. Only problem is difficulty in closing it completely. Possibly because of my arthritic hands

This product has an unusually short handle, which makes it very awkward and uncomfortable to hold. You need to hold your arm in an 90° angle which begins to cramp after a while. Its also very difficult to close.

The handle was a little wobbly from the day 1, but I figured it should be OK, and it was; it blocked the suns rays nicely. That is, until late summer this year. It literally collapsed one day while in use, with a big BANG! Now it wont open. Automatic umbrellas mechanism tend to go before the rest of the umbrella, but really, you would think it should last a little longer at this price. Ive had a rain umbrella (with automatic mechanism) given to me as a free-bee live much longer than this. I think this one is overpriced for the quality. UPDATE: I contacted Coolibar; it turns out the umbrella is guaranteed for life. They replaced it for free. I have my finger crossed that this one wont collapse like the last one. (It was difficult not to have my best sun protection for a while.)

I feel like a dandy whenever I take my umbrella to shield myself from the suns ray; but it works really well and I think I am on the cusp of a trend as summer simply turns into the heating season.

I THOUGHT I LOVED THE QUALITY & COLOR OF THIS UMBRELLA. WRONG IT JUST FOLDED OVER OUT OF NO WHERE REALLY WANTED IT BUT OVIOUSLY IT REALLY ISNT STURDY AND THE PRICE IS JUST RIDICULOUS. I THOUGHT THE PRICE WAS A SIGN FOR GOOD QUALITY-DONT BE FOOLED-DONT TOUCH IT.....

Excellent! Like being under a big shady tree. You absolutely are protected from the sun. My mom takes meds and cant have direct sunlight. .this umbrella is perfect. Auto open & close... UPDATE: 3years later my umbrella still is amazing. Holds up to regular use and is still in excellent condition! Well made excellent product!!!

Pretty great. I use it for walking in Florida and it helps me stay cooler. It does t open nicely tho. I have to give it a push to lock open. But still, I’d buy agaib

I have been using this umbrella for years, I wore mine and it is time to buy a new one. If you are not using this ladies...kiss your skin goodbye. Everyone who sees me asks me what is my secret to my beautiful skin, well... staying out of the sun is a big factor. By the way, I also ware the long sun sleeves. This umbrella is incredible, it has reversed hinges, so if it is too windy, it flips backwards & you flip it forward! I would not waste any money, trying to save money buying a cheaper umbrella...this is it :-)

I’ve had this send umbrella for a year and a half, I live in Texas, so it is highly needed. The umbrella is very cheap and flimsy and folds at the slightest wind, making it completely useless and utterly frustrating.