The umbrella's opening and closing mechanisms feel sturdy and work with confidence. I've used some of these umbrellas in the past that has not last more than a few years. This umbrella's build quality gives me some cofidence that it will last for a while. When open, the coverage area is big enough that it can cover both me and my backpack from rain with some light wind. They sure struck a good balance between the size of the umbrella and the portability of it. They also have a lifetime warranty so if it breaks, i'll be sure to get the same thing again.

Small but mighty

Used it the first day I received it on a windy, rainy day. Other umbrellas would have collapsed or folded in the wind but this held up perfectly. It works as advertised. I would highly recommend.

If you've ever had an umbrella "flip" on you, you will never be satisfied until you find one that won't!

Fortunately, I've "rain tested" this one a couple of days, already and found it substantial. I don't know about the durability yet since I've only had it a week.

This is the perfect travel umbrella, and when I'm not traveling it fits neatly in my car for those odd rainy days in California lol