Great umbrella that keeps me cool under the hot sun. It's very portable, however it can be a little heavy for a small umbrella. The extra weight is definitely worth it as it provides extra protection against UV damage.

I have MCAS and get a horrible allergic reaction when I’m in the sun or heat for too long— I just used my umbrella and this thing is amazing. The sun was completely blocked out, and it felt 10-15° cooler under the umbrella. My son picked out the lilac color for me and it’s as pretty as it resistant to the wind. I was able to enjoy the breeze without having my protection whisked away, which was really nice. It’s a little hard to wrap back up because it’s quite thick and the strap could be longer, but for how good of a job it does, that doesn’t bother me at all. I want three more.

This umbrella is legit! Works so well as far as keeping me away from the heat. Sun damage wise I would still recommend using sunscreen or a protective layer but overall really really cool and useful. I have used this on bright and hot days and this umbrella is a game changer. Opening and closing mechanism feels very sturdy and does not look like it'll break soon in my opinion. Folds up nicely with a press of a button and the the cap of the umbrella is flat making it easy to close. Very very portable as this has a case and a wrist strap. I would take this wherever I go out during the day.

When I initially received it, it felt like a sturdy and well-built umbrella. I use it about 10 minutes a day about four times a week when I go walking. Maybe used it once or twice for rain. After about six months, the frame showed rust at the joints. I barely used it for rain and made sure to dry it afterward. Also, tiny holes started appearing in the umbrella part. It still functioned great for blocking the sun. After about nine months, the top of the umbrella no longer opens. It is useless now. For a $25 umbrella, I expected it to last longer. It was good while it lasted, especially as a compact sun umbrella. Edit: update from 2 stars to 4 stars. Fixed the issue with it not opening up, by closing it all the way first until I heard a click, and then opening it again.

My husband works outdoors, with the hot sun above and the hot asphalt below . I bought this for him to help with the summer sun and heat. He said it has helped him tremendously and even feels like it is a few degrees cooler.

This is perfect for use in the sun. Opens easily and completely blocks out the light.

First off, I just opened this umbrella and found multiple dirty spots. I found grease stains all around the handle and dirt spots around the inside and outside of the umbrella. The review would have been almost 3 stars if it wasn’t dirty. Secondly, I had higher expectations. I’m buying a UV umbrella for my 16 year old little sister who just got diagnosed with lupus. I really wanted this umbrella to be great, but it is god awful to close and wrap up. It’s a hassle and I felt like I was fighting with it. It definitely took longer than it should to wrap it up. The material is also not what I expected it to be. I’m not sure what I was hoping for, but that was not it. It feels like the cheap knock off of fake leather that Chinese boutique stores try to sell. Granted, this is my first UV umbrella I have ever bought, so I’m not sure if that’s how all of them are- I just had higher expectations. I have not tried to use the umbrella yet. I literally just opened it- so maybe the functionality of it is fine, but I would not want to carry this around knowing the hassle of closing and wrapping it up is like.

Best relief from heat of sun. Recommend this umbrella.

Has good weight to it feels very sturdy. Automatic open works great. Material feels and looks well made. No super compact but compact enough.

This SPF umbrella is absolutely fantastic and an ideal choice for use in climates like sunny Southern California. However, there was one minor issue I faced when I first opened it - an unpleasant smell, almost like rotting fish. So, if you're planning to buy it, just be aware of the smell.