UPF 50+ UV Protection Travel Umbrella Ultra Light Weight

I've been using this for over a year for hiking. The size and weight are perfect; I even go through trees off-trail with it. Its mechanism works great and it has never turned inside-out even in a stiff breeze. The handle is comfortable to hold for hours, provides a good grip, and doesn't feel hot or sticky in your hand. Weight is just a bit over 1 pound. The silver material on the outer surface of the umbrella seems related to the opaque silver coating on scratch lottery tickets and other scratch-off cards in that it can scratch off of the umbrella, exposing the black nylon fabric. I don't care about the scratches since I just use it for hiking. But this umbrella also keeps you dry in the rain. I got caught in a thunderstorm on a trail and just used the umbrella for rain even though I had a nice rain jacket in my pack. If you're looking for a high-quality, lightweight, comfortable-to-hold-for-hours sun umbrella for hiking, this is it.

This is a great sun umbrella, it’s sturdy and easy to use. I don’t think it’s any more difficult to open or close than other umbrella. I recommend it.

Sincerely one of the best purchases I have ever made. I have a sun sensitivity (PMLE) and this parasol has been the best in preventing my break outs. I’m sick of putting chemicals on my skin and this makes it so I don’t have too. It’s easy to use with its spring loaded opening, the quality of the material is really nice and reflective, offering a true UPF 50. I definitely recommend it if you’re sensitive to the sun like me in this world that is getting hotter and hotter.

We got this umbrella after one of my family members went to Turkey to have a hair transplant and needed to stay out of the sun. This umbrella was the perfect size for one person. We were in the middle of an intense heat wave while abroad and we were all trying to get under the umbrella given it felt about 10 degrees cooler in the umbrella shade. My only complaints are it only held up okay in the wind and I wish it were a bit more compact with us using it while traveling. It was still small enough to easily stuff in a back pack, but a bit large for a purse.

I have used this umbrella almost everyday since I bought it. As a redhead with fair skin, putting on sunscreen and using this umbrella has kept me safe from the sun. The umbrella is well made with a button that opens and closes it. It also comes with a sleeve which I really like. I took it to the beach on a very windy day and I had no issues with it at all. Very happy with my purchase.

I was looking for a compact UV umbrella to replace one I bought abroad and loved but subsequently lost. This one is perfect. It is small, light, and could fit in a large front shorts pocket sticking out a bit. It is made for one person. So if you’re looking for an umbrella that covers more than just yourself, move on. I’ve used it daily for my walks in the islands and it is sturdy and provides UV shade from the sun, which cuts the heat you would feel without it. So at minimum it provides a couple degrees cooler temps under it, if not more. It is not for use in windy weather. It will flip inside out. So don’t plan on using it in windy locations/circumstances. One positive, though, when it flips inside out from wind or otherwise, you just press the open/close button and it collapses itself back to its “ready to close” position. This possibly takes the pressure off from needing to force flip it right side up over and over again, which is good. It would keep the rain off your head but that’s about it. But again, I bought it to keep me cool during my daily walks in hot sunny conditions. I use it on cloudy days as well, to keep the UV rays off me. In all, it’s perfect to use on sunny days for walks to cut the heat. It would help in a sudden downpour or steady light drizzle to keep your head dry. If you’re looking for an umbrella for the same reasons as me, this is the one. I will update my review if the umbrella breaks or deteriorates significantly.

I read every single review on UV protection travel umbrellas and I landed on this one for a trip to Mexico where it was 90-100 degrees everyday. I took this everywhere and used it all the time. I'm positive it saved me from sunburns but I also was more comfortable under shade. My friends were dripping sweat from their brows and I wasn't. Light enough to not think twice about throwing it in my bag everyday. I didn't use it in wind or rain. Opening it is easy. But, like some reviewers said, compressing it back into it's folded form takes a bit of effort. Not the worst but not a delight to fold up. Still completely worth it. Highly recommend for skin protection and high heat sun exposure.

This Broke on me within one week. Unfortunately it was too late fir me to return

Really solidly built umbrella. Just the right size when open and folds up to a great compact size.

Really good umbrella! Doing what it should do. Love it!!! Quality is also good!!

Good sun protection and say to use with automatic function

I have recently purchased this umbrella to block the sun on my way to work. I can see the following: 9/10 for sun blocking as advertised. 6/10 for windy weather. It was not very sturdy against wind. 9/10 opening/closing mechanism. I had no problems regarding that. 10/10 in size as it was very suitable to me. I have given it 9 as I did not try it in 40+ degrees sun yet. I suggest you use it during the summer or at the beach.

Light and sturdy umbrella. So far it has been good. Love that it has UV protection as well. Bought the one with green inside, looks really nice. I take it to work everyday and it doesn’t add too much weight