totes Automatic Open Close Compact Foldable Travel Umbrella

I needed an umbrella to keep in my bookbag at all times, (have been caught in a few rainstorms in the past without an umbrella and it sucked). For that reason I chose this totes mini umbrella. It has an automatic open close function which is awesome. The coverage area is quite small, but for the purpose of being an "emergency" umbrella, this does its job well. It's small, light, and functional. Often times i even forget that its in the side pocket of my bookbag, and more than once have I been glad to have it with me. Read more

Product returned. Very disappointed. Great size and functional but the one that was shipped to us looks like it's been used or sat around for decades. It's very very wrinkly. It looks like a 110 year old skin or elephant skin. It's not smooth nylon material, it's very wrinkly. I mean every square inch of he nylon part of the umbrella is covered with wrinkles. I would not recommend this umbrella as is. Read more

This umbrella is compact enough that I can tuck it into a back pocket. This makes carrying an umbrella "just in case" a very small burden. The first press of the button on the handle causes the pole to extend and the canopy to open. A second press of the button causes the canopy to collapse. The user then has to compress the pole, and this readies the spring for the next use. I liked my first one so much that I bought a second one to keep in my glove compartment. As with many things, there may be more sturdy or generally "nicer" umbrellas out there, but this one is so small and convenient that I am vastly more likely to carry and use it. As others have noted, be careful when selecting your color. As of this writing, there is a "colors may vary" option for which the default picture is a dark color - perhaps black or navy. If you want to be sure that you get a dark one like black or navy rather than one of the brighter options, be sure to select that color. Read more

Brought this umbrella to Europe with me and I was glad I did because it kept me dry from the rain a few different times. It was small and light enough that I could keep in my bag while walking around and it wasn't in the way or too heavy. I liked the style, it wasn't too flashy our touristy looking. Not big enough for two people to comfortably walk under so make sure to buy another for your significant other. I love the ease of popping it open with one button. My only reason for not giving it a whole 5 is that you need to put some muscle in while closing it all the way. The button will collapse the umbrella but you will need both hands to get it to click in. Definitely recommend. Read more

This was a replacement for an older Totes Automatic umbrella that I decided to replace. The quality and small size are what brought me back to buy the same brand and style. Very nice travel umbrella. Read more

COMPACT AND SUITABLE TO FIT IN A JACKET POCKET. BUT: I USED IT ABOUT 5 TIMES AND THE BOTTOM WRIST-STRAP AND BASE POPPED OFF. AN INTERNAL PLASTIC PIECE BROKE. Now I have to pay to ship it back to Totes for a replacement, and Include $5 for them to ship it to me! Obviously, I am not happy. Read more

The umbrella is nice and small, but still a little heavy for its size. The first time I used it, the wind did get under it and blew it upwards. It has a nice open and close one touch feature button. It is not easy to find an umbrella with all the features. This one worked fine i guess. Read more

Works quite well and the size is 7.5" when folded. This one has a push button feature for both opening and closing. That works very well too. The coverage is quite good for a very small umbrella, but a bit testy for two people. I haven't tested it in windy conditions, only light winds, but the construction looks strong enough to hold up in at least moderate winds if not more. In case you are curious, Totes makes an even smaller one (only 5.8") that they call a "purse" umbrella that I reviewed earlier and it is excellent. Relax guys, the purse thing is just a name. It's a black umbrella that you put in your pocket. These mini umbrellas are great when you don't want to tote around a large umbrella all day. Read more