The ribs won't flip as often as they might on other umbrellas. That's because it has a double canopy held by a (mostly) fiberglass frame-the top layer of the canopy has vents that let the air out from the inside. What surprised me the most is how well it handled New York wind gusts. (The sleeve it comes with does have a strap, but as with most sleeves, I've already lost it.) At just under a pound, it's also heavy considering its size. At about a foot long, it doesn't take up much room in a backpack, and you'll need a place to store it as it doesn't come with a strap. This umbrella can automatically open and close with the push of a button (it's forceful)-but you'll have to manually pull the runner down the steel shaft to completely collapse it. Having bought my fair share of $20 umbrellas, I wasn't expecting much from Balios, but I was pleasantly surprised. Email the company about any defects and it will repair your model or send a replacement. Thankfully, Blunt has a two-year warranty as well as a repair program. However, I'm not sure what caused it, but the strap on mine has a slight tear. I love the grippy rubber handle and its built-in strap. Being tall, my face has been privy to jabs from pointy umbrellas, so I'm glad I don't have to worry about poking someone's eyes out.ĭespite its length (around 2.5 feet), the Coupe is incredibly lightweight at just a pound, and that's likely why I've been using it more than all the other umbrellas on this list. But perhaps its best feature is the blunt edging at the tips. When you slide the runner down the aluminum shaft to close it, there's a locking mechanism so the canopy doesn't open up when it's not secured with the velcro strap. The 41-inch diameter is big enough to protect most of my 6'4" frame and a backpack, and it fares really well in high winds thanks to its fiberglass ribs and polycarbonate frame. It feels so satisfyingly smooth when you open it manually. The Blunt Coupe strikes the best balance between price and quality. Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day. com and our print magazine (if you'd like). Special offer for Gear readers: Get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for $5 ($25 off). Louryn Strampe also researched and reviewed umbrellas to contribute to this guide. Updated April 2021: We've added the Unbreakable Umbrella, Weatherman, Senz, and removed the Muji Remarkable as it's sold out.
My colleague Louryn Strampe and I have researched extensively and tested more than a dozen umbrellas for over a year-these are our favorites at various price points.īe sure to check our many other guides, including our picks for the best rain jackets. I do also think it's worth spending a little more on a high-quality umbrella that will last a while.
There actually are plenty of decent affordable umbrellas, you just need to know the right brands to buy from. I've wasted a lot of cash on cheap umbrellas, and I'm here to warn you not to make the same mistake.
A month later I'd bring out the same umbrella and it'd already have small rips on the canopy or the stretchers would break and make a floppy mess in the wind. $20? Eh, fine." That's what usually happened in my head when there were sudden downpours in New York. Time to hit the corner store and grab an umbrella.
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