Repel UmbrellaWindproof Travel Umbrellas for Rain - Engineered to Withstand 85MPH Winds, <1lb - Lightweight, Durable, Compact, Waterproof, Auto Open Close, Fiberglass Frame

It’s the best travel sunshade/rain umbrella out there that I could find that didn’t cost an arm and a leg and my firstborn child. With that said, it’s still on the pricey side. It would also be nice if they offered the sunshade variety in different colors; but all in all, it worked well on the beach with constant wind blowing.(Note: it did invert when I swished it around to see how it held up in big up drafts, but was easily reset to normal with no apparent damage.)So I would say it can handle moderate wind and steady breezes; but hang on in weather with grand gusts. If that happens, you may get wet but if it inverts, you won’t be out a basically functional umbrella.

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 9ozAmazon 13ozRepel 14ozI 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 to my wind gust scenario seemingly nearly as well as the vented Repel, and definitely better than the vented Amazon. Finally I don't love the silver UV fabric on the Umenice and wish they also offered a more traditional fabric, but in theory that's an additional benefit and it does seem to be a considerably more waterproof fabric than either of the other two (which are so thin you can see light through them). 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 and 9 rib is, so I'm going to keep the Repel as an extra, and for long-term comparison to the Umenice.

Purchased 4 umbrellas. Checked each one after opening for functional and quality. All worked and looked very nice out of the box. A bit small and flat in shape but beats getting soaked in a downpour. Sign up for lifetime warranty was easy. Minus a star for size and shape if I’m critical. Haven’t used in weather so I can’t speak on that.

This umbrella is a good size so you can fit in your backpack, large purse, or luggage easily when closed. When opened is a good size for rain cover for one and, in a pinch, two might squeeze under it. I love the bright yellow color and it’s true to color as it is vibrant yellow. It does open with force so be careful who is around when you open it and it does take a little effort to close so if you have any mobility issues this may not be the umbrella for you. But,it works well, and did for a couple years until it didn’t. But, they have incredible customer service that promptly responded to my email and with some details about the issue and a couple quick photos later a new umbrella was sent to me. I wish all customer service was this good!

Years ago, I owned a small drawstring bag, so I needed a smaller umbrella to carry on me in case of bad weather. I used to always buy those $7-$10 umbrellas that conveniently fit my bag, but would rarely make it a year before the metal hinges would start breaking. I finally bought this umbrella, and it has been a great investment. I immediately noticed the heavier weight and the forceful way it closes. I bought this in 2017 and have not needed to buy a new umbrella yet. Really, the only sign of wear is the worn velcro on the strap to close it, but that's to be expected.

I bought this umbrella in Sept 2019. It has worked great until a few months ago when the open button began to stick. It got harder and harder to press it to get it to open. The other day I spent about 5 minutes trying to get it to work until it finally opened. I went online to find Repel's website and searched for "replacement".I emailed them the issue, attached a screenshot of my Amazon order from 2019, and asked for a replacement. They responded within the hour and set up a replacement - which arrived the next day!After using it for almost 6 years, I'm very happy with the product - and am also very happy with their customer service!It's a great umbrella!

The Repel Windproof Travel Umbrella has exceeded my expectations in every way. It’s compact and lightweight, making it perfect for carrying in a bag or car for unexpected rain. Despite its small size, the construction is sturdy and reliable, standing up to strong winds without flipping inside out. The automatic open and close function is smooth and convenient, making it easy to use even while juggling bags or a phone. The water-resistant canopy keeps me dry, and the grip is comfortable to hold for long periods. After multiple uses in heavy rain and wind, it’s still holding up like new, proving its durability. If you’re looking for a dependable, well-made travel umbrella, this is a fantastic choice. Great design, very sturdy, help with sun protection. Worth the price. Highly recommended!