totes Automatic Eco Open Close Water-Resistant Travel Folding Umbrella with Sun Protection

I love it

I had to wait to be able to use the Totes Auto Open Close Umbrella with SunGuard because it had been dry in Maryland for a while. I finally got the chance to use this lovely umbrella recently. It has the usual Totes high quality of workmanship. It actually is an automatic open and close umbrella, not like the ones that seem to jam up during a downpour. It is cute, too. If you need a new umbrella (and you probably do), buy the Totes Auto Open Close Umbrella with Sun Guard. Or if you need a gift for one of those weird Christmas exchanges where youre not sure who you are buying for, this is a great gift idea.

My pretty Totes umbrella just arrived, in time for Hurricane Ida whose remnants will visit New Jersey tomorrow when I have to go out. The big test for me was can I close it and collapse it easily. The last automatic umbrella I had was so hard to collapse that I had to push it against a wall to collapse it. Really hard when its pouring and youre trying to get in your car. As soon as I opened this one, I was so happy to find that when I pushed the button it opened to a size that will keep me dry and when I pushed the button to close it and I pushed the bottom, it collapsed easily, and I didnt have to use brute strength that I dont have. Thanks Totes, this one is a winner. This New Jersey great grandmother approves.

Im amazed by the quality and beauty of this umbrella! Its smaller than what I expected which is great because I can always carry it in my backpack in case I need it. It really dries super fast and it protects you from the sun. Its specially useful for vacations in places with hot and rainy weather. The open-close system is super effective and easy to use. Im super pleased with my purchase.

Kind of broke after 1st use. Surprising for a Totes product.

Based on the photo, I expected a bigger umbrella. I would call this a mini-umbrella. Fully collapsed, it is 11 inches from top to bottom, and weighs 10 oz. Expanded, it is 21 inches tall and 37.5 diameter. Now 21 isnt a lot of headroom, nor is 37 a lot of coverage area. Holding the umbrella at mid-chest, the top of my head almost touches the underside of the canopy. For reference, Im 5 6. If youre a taller person, this may not be the umbrella for you. Its also a very shallow umbrella. The canopy is trapezoidal and theres very little slant. totes rates the coverage area at 43. Its on the low extreme end of the scale on the graphic printed on the box. I tested it out today in a light drizzle and it kept me dry. In heavier rain, I would get wet because it is not wide enough for me. If I swing my arm even just a little, it goes outside the coverage area, so I recommend this umbrella only if youre a smaller person, or for a child. The handle is also very small. The hydrophobicity of the fabric is good, but it does not repel water completely. Water will still cling to the fabric, especially smaller droplets. For day time use as a parasol, it offers SPF 50, which is great for the summer. Auto Close is OK, but not something Im wowed by. Pushing the button when its open will collapse the umbrella, but you still have to push it down. This still requires some amount of strength and hand dexterity. The struts dont feel overwhelmingly solid or sturdy. Im not impressed. They look like the struts you see on ordinary drugstore umbrellas and will not stand up to gusting. Ill report back after testing in windy conditions during the next rainy day. What I am impressed by is the lifetime warranty though, the umbrellas saving grace. totes will replace your umbrella in case of defect in manufacturing or failure to operate. You just have to send it back on your own dime and pay $5 shipping and handling for the replacement. Dont lose the slip that comes with the umbrella!

Looks really sturdy! A little bigger than old one. Wife loves it!

Automatic opening and closing of umbrella

Daughter loves it

This is a very nice small umbrella. My thoughts: Pros: *Water resistant - water rolls off of umbrella and umbrella dries very quickly *SPF 50 protection - very good shade protection for limited dimensions of the umbrella, it is noticeably cooler under the umbrella on bright sunny days. *Good looking - the colors are vibrant and the handle is attractive *Functionality - the umbrella opens and closes easily and it folds up into the included pouch nicely. *Life time warranty - the manufacture offers a limited lifetime warranty for manufacturing defects. (Not normal wear and tear.) Cons: *This is a very small umbrella and is only going to offer limited protection. *The price point is on the high side for an umbrella of this size. Overall this is a nice option for those looking for a small umbrella