Dimensions: Open diameter: 38″; closed length: 12″
Weight: 13.6 oz.
Carrying sleeve included: Yes
Why we love it: Sturdy, wind-resistant, and incredibly compact, the Weatherman travel umbrella is undeniably the best on the market. This travel umbrella has a serious fanbase, with hundreds nearly perfect reviews on Amazon. It is surprisingly lightweight, and can easily fit in a carry-on or a large tote bag. It also features an automatic open and close feature, a reinforced fiberglass base, and a water-resistant, Teflon-coated fabric. Plus, it shields winds up to 45 MPH and is tough enough to withstand even the heaviest of rainfall.
How we tested: As someone who lives in the Midwest, I’ve been able to test the Weatherman in all of Chicago’s seasons (spring, summer, second summer, fall, summer again, and winter). I was most impressed with how it held up during a summer thunderstorm as I was dashing from my office to the parking garage. It opened smoothly every time I used it, never flipped inside out, and dried quickly once indoors. While the price tag is steep at $69, its lifetime warranty and flawless performance made it an instant favorite.
Pros: Lifetime warranty, automatic open and close, packable
Cons: A little pricey
