totesPortable Umbrella for Travel – Compact for Car, Backpack and Purse – Windproof, Strong, UV Sun Protection, Water-Repellant, Foldable On-the-Go Umbrella with One Touch Open/Close

So don’t let the pictures fool you. It’s compact when folded. But unwrap it and press the button to reveal a big ass umbrella! And press it again to collapse it!It looks and feels really high quality and I can tell by the metal that it won’t just unravel when the wind blows. I bought the black one and it looks professional and work ready, while also compact and has a nice strap attached to it, so it’s perfect for my commute to work.It’s also really affordable for a totes umbrella (this is my third, the first two got lost) with the $4.00 coupon amazon has going. With free next day on Prime!But best of all, even though it’s big, it’s not as big as those ridiculously huge umbrellas people in New York walk around with, so you won’t look like a douchebag when you have it open. LolOverall, I’m super satisfied with my purchase, and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nice, sturdy, reliable yet compact umbrella, big enough to also cover your backpack. Maybe even with a loved one.

This specific umbrella is one of the only ones I've ever had that holds up to strong winds. It's got a great coverage area (not oversized but plenty for 1 person). When closed it's a very portable size. The easy open is great but easy close is even better. It's worth the price over cheaper flimsy umbrellas. Built to last.

Yeah, it actually is stronger than the flimsy one I picked up at Costco some years back. The operation is straight-forward: press the button and it shoots open. Press the button a second time and it closes, and then you have to push it together to reload the spring mechanism in order for it to be ready to deploy again at a moments notice. It has a split-second delay, though, after you press the trigger to open it. This may not seem like much, but in a downpour every second matters (or in this case, every half-a-second). The color and pattern is nice and the material seems tough enough to do it's job for quite some time, if that kind of thing matters to you. As for this one, I find it kind of on the small side. This may be the nature of the auto-open and close function, or it might just explain why it is categorized under Totes woman's accessories. I don't know, I'm a man and can use it just fine. It's an umbrella and it works fine, who cares? There are no pink hearts or roses decorating it, so there; a good umbrella for men too.

I've been buying TOTES for decades now. Love the brand and the ease of use.I travel for a living and want and need compact, quick and easy access umbrella. Especially in areas where the rain just suddenly comes down (i.e. Florida).This particular model TOTE isn't as compact as I had hoped for. It's also not as automated as advertised. You will have to assist it in both opening and closing.Build quality is very good. Velcro closing strap is nice and wide. Handle is just right for fit.The umbrella is a value umbrella so in fairness, it can't be to perfection. Yet it well deserves 4 stars.

One rainy night, my boyfriend and I went out for dinner and forgot our umbrellas at the restaurant. Being that it's still the middle of winter, I knew we'd need them again very soon. I ordered this one but as soon as I did, I saw that it was supposed to rain the next day and I had to stop by a store to grab another one anyways. It was a small one that I can carry around in my bag and I was going to just return this one. BUT after receiving it, I prefer this one. It's slightly bigger and very sturdy - wind resistant and waterproof! I didn't think that this feature would really matter but oh...it so does!When getting in and out of stores, restaurants, cars, etc., all you have to do is give it a couple shakes and voila the water falls off the umbrella! No messy puddles left behind you and you're able to throw it in your bag without getting everything inside it wet. This is a great umbrella...in fact, my boyfriend liked it so much the last time he used it that he ordered one for himself too! Do not hesitate to buy!

Really like how you can collapse the top part ribs and fabric with the touch of a button. Makes it easy to partially collapse it and go through doors when you have a wet umbrella and your hands are also full from shopping.To fully shrink the umbrella, its got an easy to grip plastic part that slides down the center pole. Other umbrellas somehow screw that up making this part too small and hard to grip, but its done right here.Nice shape and decent size handle make it easier to hold onto and control, especially in wind.Haven't dealt with any major storms yet, but its already held up to a few minor ones and felt very sturdy in the wind. Will update if this thing tanks it, but I'm very happy so far with the purchase and expect this to last a while.

Durable and easy to use esp when traveling!!! I like the solid color and trusted Totes brand!

Was originally looking for a more durable umbrella for everyday use. Received the umbrella pretty quickly and everything seemed in order, good construction, everything seemed stable etc. UNTIL I used it the first time. I stepped outside for my commute, where i opened it, and it promptly inverted and snapped one of the joints on the canopy. I don't even live in a particular windy area, and had to enjoy the rest of my commute soaking wet. An umbrella marketed as super strong and wine resistant should be that way, not prone to breaking in the slightest NYC breeze. VERY unsatisfied customer, buyer BEWARE.