The Original Repel Reverse Umbrella - Windproof Inverted Umbrella w/ 8 Fiberglass Reinforced Ribs - Easy Upside Down Open And Close - Large Umbrella Protects Against Rain, Wind, Snow and Sleet

Is a great umbrella, you will love it

There is a velcro strap that holds the material tight when it is stowed. On a regular umbrella, this is on top of the umbrella when in use. But on a reverse umbrella, it dangles down while using the umbrella. This would not be a problem if it was in the rear of the umbrella, but the grip of the handle makes you hold it in one direction, and so the strap is dangling in front of your face. Very distracting and not a good look if youre meeting someone. You could tie it up each time you use the umbrella, but that takes two hands making the umbrella very un-handy. Im going to try removing it and sewing it on the back of the umbrella, but I have doubts about this since the underside of the umbrella seems like a more fragile material than the top. Speaking of which, because this underside material is on the outside when folded because of the reverse-umbrella design, I worry about it tearing when I am carrying the umbrella folded up. Repel should fix this design with the strap in front.

The quality of the product can be felt and seen on first inspection. It’s fairly large as well, at least 2 - 3 slim build individuals can fit underneath it.

Have not had the opportunity to use the umbrella on a super windy day yet to test out the durability of this products design of being made to handle winds without breaking. It is however quite a decent size for an umbrella and I do love the galaxy print on the inside.

I live in western North Carolina. It is a very cool, well made individual persons umbrella. It is easy to keep water off of it so it doesnt soak your car or your house. For me, for what I use it for, five stars!

The grip is comfortable, the material of the canopy works as expected. What didnt was the opening mechanism. After the 1st successful use, as in you push the button and help it up a bit and it opens, this stopped working. Now I push and hold the button, push the canopy all the way to the open position, but the ribs of the canopy, some extend and form as they should while the others dont, so you have to sort that out and force them into their final position by hand, then you get to use it. At least closing works fine. I thought this was the last umbrella I needed to buy, but I still have to look again.

Ive had several inverted type umbrellas & prefer the design to conventional umbrellas. This latest one is brand new. We shall see how it holds up. It is very pretty.

Been looking for a good, portable umbrella. Ive tried a few and was skeptical about this umbrella since it opens the opposite way than most, but I actually found that this has helped with getting out of and into the car when its raining, and also prevents a lot of water from dripping off of the umbrella when I close it and set it in my backseat after Ive gotten into my car. The size is also a pretty good width for a portable umbrella. Its obviously not going to hold up to the size of a golf umbrella, but Id say its wider than most portable umbrellas Ive bought. So far, its been great but well see how it holds up over time.

It feels good in my hand, havent had chance to use it yet

I love the design of this umbrella. Getting out of the car or walking inside isnt a pain anymore. It closes in reverse, so its fast and simple. The size is on the larger side than a standard travel one. I normally have my purse on me and it always gets wet, not with this one. Definitely recommend for the price, the quality, and most importantly, the ease of it.