Regardless of design, we recommend umbrellas with a canopy size of at least 40 inches to ensure the majority of your body is protected during heavy rains. Decide on automatic vs. manual.

Inverted design is different from regular automatic umbrella which keeps the wet outside surface inside and prevents water from flowing downwards, keeping floors and cars dry when close it.

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Regardless of design, we recommend umbrellas with a canopy size of at least 40 inches to ensure the majority of your body is protected during heavy rains. Decide on automatic vs. manual.