Amazon Basics Round Travel Umbrella with Auto Open/Close Button, Wind-Proof Compact Design, Wind Vent, Strong Alloy Steel Frame, Soft-Grip Handle, Storage Sleeve, 11" When Closed, Black

A high-quality and affordable option for anyone in need of a reliable umbrella. One of the standout features of this umbrella is its automatic open and close button, which makes it incredibly easy to use. I can open and close the umbrella with just one hand, which is especially helpful when I'm carrying groceries or other items. The compact size of the umbrella also makes it easy to carry in my bag or purse. Another great feature of this umbrella is its wind vent design, which helps to prevent the umbrella from turning inside out during strong gusts of wind. The umbrella is also made from high-quality materials and feels sturdy in my hand.

Bought this on Wirecutter recommendation and can honestly say that between the price, light weight in the hand, and surviving use in its first windy rainstorm while keeping me pretty dry, I'm actually loving this umbrella. The wind vents are subtle but very functional; the classic black looks great.

Sturdy and good quality. A bit small though.

Good choice

Looking for a lightweight and small umbrella for travel, I bought the Amazon Basics, Repel, and Umenice for something even lighter. I decided to keep 2, and I chose the Umenice and Repel, in that order. But this also seemed an overall good umbrella so read on. I weighed them myself: Umenice 9oz Amazon 13oz Repel 14oz I measured the diameters myself: Umenice 38.5" Repel and Amazon 37.75" The Repel and Amazon are very similar, both auto open, both vented designs which theoretically makes them less likely to invert in strong gusts. The Umenice is quite different, due to its silver UV-resistant fabric, manual open, and unvented. While each was open, I shook each violently up and down as if wind gusts were attempting to invert the umbrellas. The Repel 9 rib design was noticeably stiffer/sturdier than the 8 rib Amazon. Surprisingly, the Umenice 8 rib design seemed much closer in sturdiness to the Repel than the Amazon, despite being 8 rib and unvented. Perhaps the different fabric on the Umenice played a part in this. The handles on the Repel and Amazon are larger and easier to hold on to than the Umenice, however, the handles on the Repel and Amazon also have a considerable amount of 'play' between the umbrella shaft and the handle, meaning they will twist and turn noticeably in wind gusts, which is something I found mildly annoying with my last umbrella. I think this may be an unfortunate side effect of all auto open umbrellas. Another slight difference is the storage sleeve is a tight fit over the Amazon while the Repel and Umenice slide in more easily. When I bought, the Repel and Umenice we're both about $30, while the Amazon was $17. I was going to buy a Repel umbrella with a design on it to help it stand out, but I read that's accomplished with another layer of fabric and I wanted umbrellas as light as possible. The Repel advertises a lifetime warranty. I chose the Umenice first because it is noticeably lighter and smaller for travel than either of the other two, that's my most important quality in a travel umbrella, and I don't care much about auto open, particularly because that feature still requires two hands to fully close the umbrella. And in fact it seems to require 'loose' handles which to me makes a net negative. I do wish the Umenice had a slightly larger (yet still lightweight) handle which I think would add less than an ounce but make it easier to hold. I also wish it was vented, but it surprisingly held up to my wind gust scenario seemingly nearly as well as the vented Repel, and definitely better than the vented Amazon. The lifetime warranty with the Repel is great in theory, however it's nearly twice the price of the very similar Amazon and personally I know from experience it will go missing (not covered under warranty of course) before I went through 2 Amazon umbrellas so I don't consider that of particular benefit. It being sturdier/9 rib is, so I'm going to keep the Repel as an extra, and for long-term comparison to the Umenice.

The vent does nothing. The umbrella still inverts. The wind bent the metal out of shape.

Compact, strong and convenient ! Can fit anywhere!

Opens easy closes same.Small size to carry around closed which is great.But opens to a good enough to keep you dry in the rain.

bonne qualité et pas cher toujours necessaire

This umbrella arrived at the perfect time, just hours before a big storm blew through, and it performed incredibly well. The wind vent a the top helped the umbrella stay the right way around even during very strong gusts of wind. Also, the metal ribs seem to be very strong, flexing just the right amount when buffeted by the wind without any evidence of damage. The canvas is also quite high quality and looks very nice too. Some reviewers have mentioned that it is difficult to retract the umbrella. I didn't find it so. There is a up-and-down button on the handle. Just give that a press to either deploy or retract the umbrella and up it pops or down it comes with ease. It wraps up tightly and fits in the included sleeve for storage. The umbrella is a wee bit bulky, but then again it also extends to a good size and provides a lot of coverage. It isn't something I will carry in my purse every day, but it is definitely going to be something I carry on days when rain is a possibility. It is my new favourite umbrella.

De momento perfecto, excelente calidad-precio... parece resistente y ha "aguantado" algún chaparrón sin daños o corrosión. Las varillas son flexibles y aguantan ventoleras.

I’ve been through so many umbrellas around the £10-15 price which break easily despite claims of being strong and windproof. Bought 2 of these when on offer and 11 months on I’m still using the first one! I think the gap must be what makes the difference. Also the Velcro hasn’t worn off on the strap. Very well made for the price and would definately recommend.

Really nice quality. So happy with it. Also very compact! Very happy with the product and for a reasonable price. Would highly recommend!