If you have found yourself buying a poorly made (but not necessarily inexpensive) umbrella from your local drugstore at the last minute — likely seconds before a downpour — it may be time to invest in a quality umbrella that won’t break after just a few uses.
Especially with Hurricane Ian on the horizon, a hefty umbrella is probably the investment we all need right about now.
There are many places to buy good umbrellas online but since Amazon sells just about everything else, we figured the powerhouse brand also has a large selection of umbrellas. Spoiler alert: they do!
In an effort to help you dial down on the research and help you save the most time possible, we rounded up the best umbrellas, according to Amazon reviews. Options include the best overall, travel friendly picks, the best option for kids and much more.
Looking for other rain gear? Check out these New York Post articles on the best rain boots for women, women’s rain jackets, men’s rain jackets and beach umbrellas.
This umbrella has almost 4,500 five-star reviews from Amazon.com and comes in 24 different colors and patterns. It opens to a 42″ arc (38″ diameter) and folds down to a small 15″ length.
“I got this as a gift for my friend and he loves it! It’s awesome sized for fitting in a backpack and is big enough for a plus one in the rain without either person getting wet,” said one shopper.
2. Best Umbrella for Travel: SY Compact Travel Umbrella, $10, original price: $15
If you’re looking for a small but durable umbrella to travel with, the SY Compact Travel Umbrella is the way to go. It comes in six different colors and is on sale for just $10.
“I bought this umbrella for my daughter who walks to and from school and she used it the day after we received it. She came home and told me it works great!” a reviewer said. “It’s so lightweight, the material of the umbrella and cover is soft but fast drying as I was able to put it right back in her bag when she returned from school, and it’s very compact to slide into the side of her book bag. Great quality for the price and very travel friendly!”
3. Best Clear Umbrella: Totes Clear Bubble Umbrella, $26
If you want to go the chic route, you can’t go wrong with the trendy but efficient clear umbrella from Totes. It has more than 21,000 raving reviews!
“I am a photographer and originally purchased to use incase of rain for outdoor wedding couples portraits however it came in handy for my kids ball games. It fits over you like a little bubble dome, keeps you dry and you have a nice view right thru the clear umbrella. Not to mention I can still see if a line drive is coming at me. Will be ordering a second for work!” one happy customer said.
4. Best Golf Umbrella: G4Free Automatic Open Golf Umbrella, $22
This umbrella has a 54/62/68-inch canopy and a heavy-duty design — ideal companion for golfers or anyone looking for more coverage in the rain.
“Excellently made umbrella. Read many reviews searching for a top-notch golf umbrella because I’m sick and tired of spending big bucks on umbrellas at the pro shop only to have one good gust of wind rip one of the spines out of the seam,” said one person. “After all my research this looked like the best bet and frankly, I was surprised and impressed by how well it’s made.”
5. Best Umbrella for Wind: Repel Windproof Umbrella, $27
The Repel Umbrella is ideal for intense wind since its “engineered for battle.” This option features a double vented canopy that allows winds to pass through without giving or breaking to keep you dry. With 36,000+ five-star reviews, it’s an option you can count on.
“Used this on trip to Australia and New Zealand during the rainy season. So glad I had this umbrella. Great coverage and held up well to wind and rain,” said a reviewer.
6. Best Umbrella for Kids: Stephen Joseph Pop Up Kids Umbrella, $17
Rainy days have never been more fun! If you want a cute and sturdy umbrella for your child that will stand the test of time, go for the Stephen Joseph Umbrella. With a curved handle and wrap-around hook-and-loop closure for storage, this umbrella is portable and compact. Easy open and close mechanics make staying out of the elements simple and there are no buttons to pinch little fingers, either!
“This is a great size for my 6 year old. All the other umbrellas I found were too small for her. This covers her and her book bag completely while waiting at the bus stop and even though she has dropped it a lot there are no tears/holes in it!” a happy customer said.
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