Cute compact umbrella to carry in your bag, but I think the case (with a hidden zipper!) is rather pointless. As soon as you open the umbrella for the first time it will be annoying to try to get it back into that case every time! I do like the black liner to help with sun protection and it does repel water. I was able to use it on a rainy day that was only slightly windy, but I dont think it will hold up on a very windy day. My only other peeve is that it takes 2 or 3 tries every time to get it to lock in place when opening. Not worth the price...I wouldnt order again.

Im one of those people who always thinks that going to an outdoor market is a good idea because I always forget how frickin hot the sun is. Sometimes I have a hat and I always have my sunscreen, but I still melt in the sun. I keep a sun umbrella in the car for emergencies, but its huge and has a pointy end, so I feel like a dangerous doofus when I use it in crowded areas. This sunbrella is only 36 around so it just covers my personal space. It has a flat cap on the end so I cant accidently spear anyone with it. It packs into a zippered case the size of a eyeglass case for very large fashion sunglasses and the case has a shoulder strap so I can have my sunbrella anywhere even when Im not carrying a purse. It seems to weigh quite a bit when its packed up, but there is a lot of fabric in a small space. It is a fully manual umbrella so you have to push it out and pull it in, but its easy to do. I manage to get it crammed back into its case without extreme effort after use. The beige is more of a creamy yellow, but it casts a pool of complete shade and thats all I demand from my sunbrellas.

I pulled this out of the hard-sided case and was super-impressed... then I tried to put it up and couldnt get it to lock in place, so I scrambled to find directions (none included), and dropped the star rating in my head down to two... then I found the little button on the underneath the canopy on the side at the top where you push it up to lock it into place and fell back in love with it. I just wish there were instructions so I wouldnt have momentarily been super disappointed. :) The umbrella itself is super small (just like in the picture) yet opens up to provide enough coverage for me. The ribbing seems sturdy enough as long as you arent fighting a windstorm, and the closing band is large to keep it all together. The case is a bonus, though the strap on the case is more like a ribbon. Overall, I love this little guy.

Cant close or fold it well.