Reliably extends and retracts and had zero problems the whole week.

Reliably extends and retracts and had zero problems the whole week.  Read Less

The auto-open and close feature works well, and the handle is not too small/uncomfortable to hold - even in a strong breeze.

The auto-open and close feature works well, and the handle is not too small/uncomfortable to hold - even in a strong breeze.  Read Less

The umbrella is notably small and incredibly lightweight— even the handle knob feels petite.

The umbrella is notably small and incredibly lightweight— even the handle knob feels petite.  Read Less

This very unlike newer models where the handle button opens and collapses, which often gets water all over me when closing.

This very unlike newer models where the handle button opens and collapses, which often gets water all over me when closing.  Read Less

I haven't used it in a strong wind, so cannot say if it will hold its shape or turn inside out, but for the money this was a good buy!

I haven't used it in a strong wind, so cannot say if it will hold its shape or turn inside out, but for the money this was a good buy!  Read Less

Good umbrella for the money for sure if you're looking for something to stash in your car or purse or something.

Good umbrella for the money for sure if you're looking for something to stash in your car or purse or something.  Read Less

This was a last minute purchase i made before taking a trip to asia, where rain (and intermittent strong sun) were expected.

This was a last minute purchase i made before taking a trip to asia, where rain (and intermittent strong sun) were expected.  Read Less

However, upon its arrival, i was taken aback.

However, upon its arrival, i was taken aback.  Read Less

Yes, the diameter is smaller than most umbrellas and you cannot share it, but that also means it bundles up small and is super ...  Read More

Yes, the diameter is smaller than most umbrellas and you cannot share it, but that also means it bundles up small and is super easy to pack around.  Read Less

+ light and small, easy to pack+ quick to open and closeeasy to carry, nice small umbrella

+ light and small, easy to pack+ quick to open and closeeasy to carry, nice small umbrella  Read Less

Overall the seller’s description of the umbrella seems accurate, but has priced it a little higher than comparable name brand umbrellas.

Overall the seller’s description of the umbrella seems accurate, but has priced it a little higher than comparable name brand umbrellas.  Read Less

I think it is better for rain, and i won't count on it to protect me from the sun.

I think it is better for rain, and i won't count on it to protect me from the sun.  Read Less