Rain-Mate Compact Travel Umbrella - Pocket Portable Folding Windproof Mini Umbrella - Auto Open and Close Button and 9 Rib Reinforced Canopy

EDIT/UPDATE - My original review is below, but Ive edited/updated my review based on the FANTASTIC & QUICK customer service I received. I was able to reach out to the seller directly as I discovered there is a lifetime warranty on this product. They answered my communication within a day & they are sending out a new umbrella. So, even though the umbrella malfunctioned/broke, they made good on it immediately. Customer service like that will keep me as a client as well as feeling confident in recommending this product/seller to others. ORIGINAL POSTED REVIEW: I purchased this umbrella for a trip, but due to the coronavirus lockdown, it was cancelled. I LOVED this umbrella when I received it. Albeit a bit heavier than Id like for a travel umbrella, it seemed sturdy. I have probably used it a handful of times, in moderate weather (meaning no heavy rain or wind) & when I went to use it recently, it wouldnt operate correctly. On closer inspection, I noticed that the interior, plastic housing that helps the umbrella expand, was broken. This was a huge disappointment. Unless the manufacturer is willing to make good on this defect, (as its been a while since I purchased this item,) I dont have the option of returning or exchanging it. Seems like such a waste. In the photo, zoom in & you can see the cracked plastic housing.

Ive had this umbrella for almost 2 years, and its stood up to the elements really well. Particularly in wind, I have had good luck with this umbrella not flipping the wrong way. The buttons to open and close are really convenient. As other reviewers have mentioned, if you push the button to collapse the canopy you will still need to push the umbrella back down into the handle to fully close it to its smallest size. I find that this actually takes a bit more muscle than you might expect, but overall it feels pretty sturdy for its size, so no complaints. One of the metal spokes that holds up the umbrella finally broke recently, but I was impressed that the seller was quick to honor their replacement guarantee. I would definitely recommend this product.

This umbrella is small but sturdy and I really liked the blue skies with some clouds underneath the black canopy.

Bought this for my Ireland trip. Came in handy and fit nicely in my daypack.

Finally, an umbrella that is sturdy and a good size! The inside is really pretty. I like the automatic open and close. Very happy with this product.

Like the design and it works.

I never knew they have auto CLOSE umbrellas now, SO handy esp getting in your vehicle in a downpour. And the lifetime warranty is a great guarantee of quality and long life.

Arrived quickly and a great value! Umbrella is easy to use, pops up and down with the press of a button and wrapped back to a condense form quite easily. The colors are vibrant and base of umbrella is sturdy.

I love this little umbrella. Love the feature it has to open and close with a click of a button. Totally impressed my kid and spouse when I closed it for the first time. They insisted I buy them an umbrella each for that simple feature alone LOL! I have yet to buy them an umbrella… It’s held up these last few days we’ve gotten torrential rain in the east coast. Definitely a 1 person umbrella, but so useful when getting into your vehicle and pushing a button closes it out. I would recommend. This is a sturdy and heavyweight umbrella. Fits in your pocket book too.

Great for our trip, fit into suitcase with ease. Able to slip cover back on after use to store.