DOFOWOT Travel Umbrella Windproof 12 Ribs UPF 50+ UV Protection, Folding Umbrella Fibreglass Compact Umbrella Automatic Open & Close Umbrella for Men Women

I needed a replacement umbrella so I ordered this one to see if it fit my needs. Upon receipt, I opened it up and at once was impressed with its size, construction & ease of operation. I highly recommend this umbrella!

Item: DOFOWOT Travel Umbrella Windproof 12 Ribs UPF 50+ UV Protection, Folding Umbrella Price (at time of review *): $16.66 (* Note that I receive some items at discounted or zero cost through Amazon Vine participation. The price indicated is the purchase price, with or without discounts, as advertised on the product page at the time this review is posted) Pros: Very pleased with the size and utility of this travel umbrella. I was looking for an umbrella to keep in my car in case of unexpected showers and assumed I would likely need to compromise on quality for size, but not to the extent I expected with this product. It comes with an outer sleeve that you slide off, following which you detach a velcro strap to unleash the umbrella for opening (you can do this in your vehicle while staying dry). There is a button on the handle that you press (step out for this), upon which the umbrella opens quickly to full size. It is quite secure at this point, and of adequate size to cover one person effectively (two would be a stretch, though perhaps would keep their heads dry for a short distance). Once youre back under cover, you press the button again which allows for the top to be pressed into the base (requires a little pressure, but is not difficult), after which you re-affix the strap with the velcro and if you choose to, slide the sleeve back over the top. Effective, compact, generally well made product, overall. Cons: The handle is on the smallish side, particularly for an adult male hand. Once you close the umbrella, the velcro strap is on the lower end of the folded portion and simply wrapping it around results in some bulkiness at the top which interferes with putting the sleeve back on. You need to wrap the strap around at an angle to compress the top effectively enough, and getting it back into the sleeve is still a bit of a process. If the sleeve were a bit wider with the ability to cinch the bottom once the umbrella is covered again, it would be much easier to put away. Ratings (1-10 scale; 0 = Very poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Exceptional) Quality: 8 Value (based on purchase price of $16.66): 7.5 Utility: 7 Overall: 7.5 Hopefully you found this review helpful in identifying the best product to meet your needs.

This is nice umbrella to keep in the car when you need it. Its sturdy and looks as if it wont break with alil strong wind. Good for the price!

It is the strong umbrella I have ever used so far. I like a simple design. I think it is better than a $10 umbrella that sells at any supermarket. It is not too heavy to use. I keep it in my car. Love it!

This umbrella will be used for the rain or for heat.

This is well made! I love umbrellas that can open and close automatically. And the plus with this umbrella is that it has 12 spokes! 12! Making it windproof and not prone to break as easily. I do wish it was a bit larger in diameter. But it’s great for daily use in rain.