Not only will it allow you to survive being in the eye of the storm but you can feel smug in the knowledge that you snagged a total bargain too. This luxury umbrella by influential Japanese designer and master tailor Yohji Yamamoto offers some truly high-fashion functionality. Combine practicality with panache with this umbrella whose distinct shade of pink has stolen our hearts. The logo-free canopy keeps it elegant and sophisticated while the brand name is embroidered on the handle—just in case anyone asks.
And the quality is unsurprisingly peerless. Whether you need an extra large golf umbrella or a smaller and more compact umbrella depends on your lifestyle. If you need something for your commute during the wet winter months, then an umbrella that can fit in a bag, backpack, or briefcase is likely the best choice.
To understand where a particular umbrella falls on the spectrum, know that folding umbrellas typically have a diameter of between 70 and cm and stick umbrellas usually have a diameter of between 90 and cm. Folding umbrellas , also known as travel umbrellas, have a folding frame and collapsible shaft so you can reduce them to a size that fits in your bag. When closed, they are usually between 25 and 30 cm.
Stick umbrellas , also known as walking umbrellas, are the most classic and traditional style of umbrella. They usually have more ribs, offering a stronger frame that lasts longer, and the handles are also bigger and often more comfortable to hold. Stick umbrellas are usually either manual or auto-open. While automatic mechanisms are useful, they are also vulnerable to breaking, especially the less high-quality ones. Quality and price generally go together.
Nevertheless, you can still find affordable yet durable umbrellas, such as those by Magitec or AmazonBasics.
The best umbrella brand is Davek. Davek umbrellas are high-quality and specifically designed to survive severe weather including torrential rain and strong winds.
The best rain umbrella is the Davek Elite , whose smart design makes it incredibly sturdy and capable of withstanding both heavy rain and strong winds. An automatic open makes for superior ease of use and the quality is also impressive. The most durable umbrella on the market is the Repel Windproof umbrella which features 9 reinforced ribs, compared to the 6 or 8 ribs of most standard umbrellas. This makes it extra strong and sturdy as the ribs flex slightly in a gust, stopping the umbrella from being flipped inside out.
Davek: Overall best umbrella Coming up trumps in all the most important categories, from performance to aesthetics, the Davek Elite is one expertly designed stick umbrella. Despite its size, it's a doddle to handle in the most blustery of weather, thanks to its proprietary elastic shock cords that allow the wind to pass through the umbrella while keeping water out.
The alleviation of wind pressure also prevents the canopy from leaking after a short time. The rubber handle is comfortable to hold, and it comes in a selection of sizes so you can pick the right one for you.
Only black; Warranty: Lifetime. Key specs — Canopy size: 69cm diameter; Length when folded: 53cm; Length when unfolded: 53cm; Weight: g; Other colours available?
Highlights include elegant gold spoke tips, a black rope loop and wrist loop, and button fastening for keeping the canopy from flapping about when not in use. Despite the high-quality materials, the umbrella is surprisingly lightweight and the manual opening works smoothly, with a decent-sized polyester canopy. The company runs a repair service for its own umbrellas, too. Key specs — Canopy size: 88cm diameter; Length: 71cm; Weight: g; Other c olours available?
Yes; Warranty: 1 year. Sign up for our daily newsletter Newsletter. Are there any types to avoid? See related. That gimmick brings its weight to GustBuster Metro : This umbrella has a fully deserved reputation for durability in the wind. GustBuster Classic : Though this GustBuster model offers a wider canopy and a cane handle, it has a similar construction to the Metro.
One plus: The contours of the cane handle make it easier to manage in the wind. Herschel Voyage Umbrella no longer available : The smallest option we tested in , the Herschel provided minimal coverage and felt rickety, like anything as small as a light breeze could snap its ribs. Also the handle was little more than a nub of plastic, making it difficult to hold comfortably. Likely due to its vented canopy structure a design it shares with our runner-up, the AmazonBasics Automatic Travel Umbrella with Wind Vent , it withstood being battered by violent gusts without ever inverting, ranking it as one of the strongest umbrellas we have ever tested.
And when we did force it to invert, the canopy snapped back into place without much effort. Supposedly this design makes it easier for you to stay dry while entering and exiting buildings and automobiles, and also keeps the umbrella from dripping on the floor. But in reality the mechanism is cumbersome, requiring a hard shove to open the umbrella.
Its double canopy looks attractive—especially in the orange and blue color combo we received—but makes the umbrella awkwardly top-heavy.
In our tests, the bulky canopy emphasized the effect of strong winds, which made holding the Kazbrella feel a bit like wielding a hammer.
And if you store the umbrella handle up, as most people would, water still drips from the tip to the floor. To make it drip-free, you have to store it handle down, which could mean setting it directly into the pool of water at the bottom of an umbrella bucket.
Knirps Xtreme Vented Duomatic : This automatic umbrella feels hefty at It could still be overkill for most people. Knirps T2 Duomatic no longer available : This model is light yet sturdy, with very good stitch quality. However, its handle is smaller and more slippery than some of the others—and its cost is significantly higher. Magitec Umbrella : This basic umbrella model was a promising budget option, but its hard plastic handle was uncomfortable, and the automatic open and close actions were unenergetic and not as effective as they should be.
Niello Best Outdoor Umbrella no longer available : We took a chance on this one because of its attractive price, good reviews, and rib design, which theoretically provides fuller coverage than the typical eight ribs.
This one went straight into the garbage. Senz Automatic : We had high hopes for this umbrella. Its main draw is its teardrop shape, which keeps your shoulders and back drier than a typical round canopy. Unfortunately, the long rear-facing ribs are weak; we damaged one just by cinching the canopy strap.
ShedRain Windjammer no longer available : This model suffered from poor build quality and did a poor job of keeping our mannequin dry in our shower test.
Tadge Goods Windproof Travel Umbrella : This umbrella pretty closely resembles the Repel Easy Touch, as it has the same nine-rib design and an identical handle. But the Tadge Goods model is about 2 ounces heavier, making it a bit harder to handle during strong winds. Totes Signature Clear Bubble Umbrella : The clear bubble umbrella makes sense conceptually, providing more cover from windblown rain by dropping material farther down than a traditional canopy would.
But in practice, at least with the Totes, that extra wall of fabric is just something for the wind to push against, making even the light umbrella difficult to control. Unfortunately, a rib failed after just a few inversions. But the compact folding version we tested arrived with a 3-inch rip in one of the canopy seams that widened in the wind, and one of the ribs tore loose from another section of the canopy during our inversion test. In our testing, there is no singular best fabric for umbrellas.
They all do an equally good job of keeping you dry, and shedding water quickly. Similarly, we think an umbrella that collapses down to inches when closed, and weighs less than a pound is the sweet spot—easy to take with you everywhere but will still keep you dry when you need it to.
We suggest the Repel Easy Touch Umbrella due to its good size, comfortable handle, and affordable price. Although we tested all of our umbrella contenders against stiff winds and they fared well, the AmazonBasics Automatic Travel Umbrella with Wind Vent excelled. This is thanks to the vent at the crown of the umbrella that lets strong winds pass through without snatching the umbrella from your hands. Umbrellas , Good Housekeeping. James Austin is an updates writer who has worked on everything Wirecutter covers, from board games to umbrellas, and after being here for a few years he has gained approximate knowledge of many things.
In his free time he enjoys taking photos, listening to podcasts, and volunteering for a youth robotics competition. Our pick.
Repel Easy Touch Umbrella The best umbrella for most people This is a solidly built, easy-to-find umbrella that holds up in high winds. Also great. Balios Prestige Travel Umbrella Slightly more fancy, slightly less practical This umbrella performs similarly to our top pick but has a more luxurious feel and build—but it lacks a wrist strap.
Budget pick. Lewis N. Totes Blue Line Auto Wooden Stick Umbrella The best stick umbrella In this model, you get classic style and impressive durability at a very reasonable weight—and price. Buying Options Buy from Amazon. Everything we recommend. Care and maintenance The competition Frequently asked questions Sources. Why you should trust us. How we picked. Blowing rain and splatters your heels kick up inevitably result in wet calves or pants cuffs at the least, and in most cases dampened thighs and even waists.
Samsonite amazon. Durable construction Compact size Not too expensive. Magictec amazon. Affordable Easy to open and close Sturdy. Not as windproof as others. Repel amazon. Extremely popular Auto open and close Compact for carrying. May still invert with strong wind gusts. Totes amazon. Small and lightweight to carry Decent coverage Spokes are securely attached. Manual open and close. Stephen Joseph. Stephen Joseph amazon. Less durable than umbrellas for adults. BetterBrella amazon. Reverse design to keep you dry Good coverage Easy to use.
Less compact when folded. Weatherman weathermanumbrella. Great for the wind Excellent coverage Comfortable handle. Ultimate coverage from rain See-through material for visibility. Stick umbrella is bulkier when folded. Blunt amazon. Rounded edges for safety High quality construction. Bestke amazon. Lights up for fun and safety Users are impressed with the quality. Colors may not be visible in daylight.
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