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LifeTek Compact Travel Umbrella with Windproof Double Canopy Construction Auto Open and Close Button Portable Strong Traveler FX2 45 inch Black
Last Updated: January 18, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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/10
Total Reviews
957
Old Reviews
475
Unverified
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45 meters
SIZE
481.94 grams
WEIGHT
Review Analysis - 332 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Size
90umbrella, travel, umbrellas, heavier, backpack
+97%
-3%
" ... It's larger and more sturdy than my regular travel umbrella and I'm so glad I upsized to this one. ... "
" ... It is sturdy making it a tiny bit heavier than some. ... "
" ... I’m impressed with its sturdiness in wind, and it’s compact form. ... "
" ... I live in New Orleans and always keep the smaller one in whatever bag im carrying out. ... "
" ... Quality compact umbrella. ... "
" ... Repacks easily in sleeve. ... "
" ... I will buy the full size next time. ... "
" ... It's a very nice umbrella and it is not too big. ... "
Build Quality
90wind, umbrellas, mechanism, canopy, winds
+73%
-27%
" ... Sturdy,compact and high quality. ... "
" ... On the other hand the shaft seems pretty solid so this may make it more durable. ... And the coating works. ... I was shocked to see after closing the umbrella it shed all the rain in just a minute or two making it easy to put in its sleeve and put away. ... Whoever designed the handle was very thoughtful, it's an oval shape that grips easily in your hand and there are score lines that provide extra grip (pictured - sorry it's sideways that's Amazon's doing). ... The umbrella handled about 20 mph gusts the day I used it so far. ... I wasn't seeing umbrellas turned inside out so it hasn't been through a heavy stress test. ... However with the auto open and close function the ribs seem extremely heavy-duty so I would be surprised if this gets flipped ... Bottom line: if you want a sturdy and simply stylish sub-compact umbrella this is a great choice. ... "
" ... It is sturdy and held up well against the rain and the wind. ... "
" ... Loved the strong spring to open. ... "
" ... Very sturdy, opens and closes with precision. ... "
" ... Held up well to the windy day. ... "
" ... I wished they had your type of umbrella several years ago. ... I really enjoy my umbrella especially because of the quality, durability and style. ... "
" ... Mechanically identical to the Repel umbrella (which I also have), but I like the handle better and the storage cover is much easier to slip on and off. ... "
Fit
41wind, rain, umbrellas, winds, opens
+83%
-17%
" ... It is very wind resistant and has a decent size over your head and sleek enough to fit in your bag and even pants pocket. ... "
" ... It is sturdy and held up well against the rain and the wind. ... "
" ... While they are a bit heavy in hand, that's because they're built strong. ... "
" ... No problems, easy to unfurl and fold back when needed. ... "
" ... reasonably large for a folding umbrella. ... "
" ... Opens with strong spring loaded action, feels solid. ... "
" ... I've got 2 of the Golf-style umbrellas and they have held up beautifully over 2+ years of hard use. ... The wrappers (umbrella condoms) are thick and have a bit of lining in them, so they hold themselves open and it's easy to put away. ... "
" ... However, it opens like a charm, is beautifully constructed, closes equally easily and best of all, the canopy is designed such that it almost folds itself back up into its original shape--NO OTHER UMBRELLA EVEN COMES CLOSE! ... Oh, and the cover is equally well designed and slips (not crams itself) over the umbrella. ... "
Ease of Use
23easy, easy to open, open and close, compact, umbrella
+96%
-4%
" ... No problems, easy to unfurl and fold back when needed. ... "
" ... Easy operation closing with very little effort. ... "
" ... used in Japan, and was easy to use. ... "
" ... easy open and close. ... "
" ... Compact, easy to open. ... "
" ... Great umbrella, have a great quality , easy to use , I recommend it ... "
" ... Easy to deploy and collapse. ... "
" ... compact and easy to use ... "
Price
21money, worth, umbrella, worth the money, umbrellas
+81%
-19%
" ... No, but if it lasts over twice as long as a $15 hammer, that was money well spent. ... "
" ... Well built and value priced! ... "
" ... Worth the money ... "
" ... This is a fantastic buy for the money. ... "
" ... These umbrellas are very good for the price. ... "
" ... For the money, it is fantastic. ... "
" ... Good product and well-priced. ... "
" ... Totally worth the investment. ... "
For Travel
20umbrella, umbrellas, trip, traveling, netherlands
+85%
-15%
" ... Great for trips internationally and strong and compact for luggage. ... "
" ... I highly recommend for everyday use and traveling. ... "
" ... I recently purchased this for a trip to NYC and Boston in April when the weather was expected to be very rainy. ... It's larger and more sturdy than my regular travel umbrella and I'm so glad I upsized to this one. ... "
" ... Very convenient for traveling, it fits on the side pocket of any backpack. ... "
" ... Umbrellas, especially umbrellas designed for convenience and travel, are not a lifetime investment. ... "
" ... I just got my 2 new travel umbrellas (in dark green, so they are easier to tell apart from the pile of crap black umbrellas that emerge in restaurant floors when it rains). ... Update: I took our pair of these on a trip to Europe. ... "
" ... Wonderful travel umbrella . ... "
" ... I have used many travel umbrellas. ... "
Water Resistance
20umbrella, rain, wind, resistant, fabric
+85%
-15%
" ... I carry it every day in an outside pocket of my backpack (intended for water bottles I believe) so the compact size makes this umbrella a good fit for me. ... "
" ... Sturdy and wind resistant. ... "
" ... It has already survived many storm gusts of wind and rain. ... "
" ... It's easy to open and close, lightweight, portable, durable, and water wicking. ... "
" ... If you've paid attention to the weather, we've had nothing but rain and this umbrella had stood up to the test. ... "
" ... Haven’t tried it in a downpour but fine for normal rain. ... "
" ... This umbrella primarily stays in my car, ready for those surprise showers! ... "
" ... Water repellent fabric is the best. ... "
Comfort
20hand, feels, handle, rain, velcro
+70%
-30%
" ... Easy open and close with one hand. ... "
" ... This umbrella is awesome, easily opened, big enough and feels great. ... "
" ... I really enjoy my umbrella especially because of the quality, durability and style. ... "
" ... I would buy another as it feels steady. ... "
" ... While they are a bit heavy in hand, that's because they're built strong. ... "
" ... Opens with strong spring loaded action, feels solid. ... I never knew an umbrella of such high quality existed, feels solid. ... "
" ... Dependable and feels great in one’s hand ... "
" ... this is very strong and comfortable. ... "
Product Reliability
17years, months, times, last, looks
+41%
-59%
" ... It was less than 5 months old and had been used maybe 3 times. ... "
" ... I had it for less than a month. ... "
" ... I’ve had this for a few years, but only used it a dozen times and it no longer locks and is therefore effectively useless to me as a portable travel umbrella . ... "
" ... already broken one of the nips ... "
" ... I have used it in less than 4 times in 3 months and seems are coming off, and started to tear. ... "
" ... Did not need to use it until recently and it is defective. ... Faulty umbrella and you won't know until you are stuck in the rain and find out. ... "
" ... It was a great umbrella while it lasted, but after 5 months it broke. ... "
" ... I owned this umbrella for 9 months but used it very sparingly and never for more than 10 minutes at time . ... "
Design
14umbrella, sleek, design, years, umbrellas
+100%
" ... Compact and well design. ... "
" ... very nice looking and a great feel to it . ... "
" ... Good looking & strong ... "
" ... Great stuff, look forward to my next rainy adventure. ... "
" ... The double canopy looks good. ... "
" ... I've had this for 1.5 years now, and it still looks pristine. ... "
" ... It looks pretty cool too! ... "
" ... This has it all, the function and the good looks! ... "
Marketplace
10lifetek, described, works, thanks, red
+90%
-10%
" ... Product works as described. ... "
" ... Looks and works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Ordering another one ... "
" ... Thanks, LifeTek, for making a top of the line product. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Kudos to the manufacturer. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Storage
10opens and closes, umbrella, tote, sturdy opens, briefcase
+100%
" ... Fits in my tote bag easily. ... "
" ... Perfect size for packing in my carry-on, or for storing in the door compartment of my car. ... "
" ... It opens and closes very easily. ... "
" ... The umbrella is plenty wide and has a very sturdy feel. ... "
" ... Compact, sturdy, opens and closes easily. ... "
" ... Very sturdy, opens and closes with precision. ... "
" ... It is easy to open and close and does not take up much space in a briefcase. ... "
" ... wonderful for putting inside briefcase and pocketbooks ... "
Controls
9push, open, umbrella, press the button, open and close
+100%
" ... A strong umbrella and has a nice pop up button feature. ... "
" ... The absolute, most important feature is the "push-button-to-close" one for use with a vehicle. ... "
" ... Opens easily and closes with push of button. ... "
" ... I have the 42" - it unfolds easily and very quickly with a push of the button. ... "
" ... Big, and works with the push of a button! ... "
" ... Very handy with the push button. ... "
" ... So far so good, love that it has the ability to open and close with a touch of a single button. ... "
" ... You push the button on the handle to open the umbrella and you push it again to close it. ... "
Drying
9umbrella, dries quickly, wind, water, works
+67%
-33%
" ... I just got to try out my umbrella and what surprised me was how quickly it dried. ... "
" ... My new LifeTek umbrella is so sturdy, dries quickly, and fits really comfortably in my hand. ... "
" ... The best part is that it repels water so well that you can stow it away immediately after use without the need to dry it. ... "
" ... It was nice and dry when the meeting was over. ... "
" ... Excellent water shedding and dry time, works perfect every time. ... "
Color
8red, like, love the color, also, described
+88%
-13%
" ... I look forward to buying other colors. ... "
" ... Also - I like the blue color. ... "
" ... The color (red) is real nice. ... "
" ... I wanted to love this umbrella because it sounded durable and I love the color red. ... "
" ... I also like the color selections better. ... "
" ... I like the ample size and intense color. ... "
Features
8automatic, open and close, open, close, auto open close
+88%
-13%
" ... Excellent product but would spend the extra $10 & get Automatic Open/Close feature. ... "
" ... The auto open/close is great! ... "
" ... I love the automatic open and close function. ... "
" ... Especially like the closing feature. ... "
" ... the auto open/close feature is super handy when they get in and out of the car. ... "
" ... The auto-close feature is noce ... "
" ... The umbrella looks nice and the automatic open/close features work well. ... "
Delivery
7umbrella, promptly, described, delivery, delivered
+86%
-14%
" ... When it arrived, I wanted it for myself. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... It arrived exactly on time. ... "
" ... It arrived quickly and as described. ... "
Product As Described
6described, works, red, color, advertised
+83%
-17%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Looks and works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Product works as described. ... "
Weight
6heavier, light weight, heavy, umbrella, travel
+83%
-17%
" ... It is very light weight but also super study and reliable so its the best of both worlds!! ... "
" ... It is compact enough to fit into the sleeve on the outside of my sling backpack and fairly light weight. ... "
" ... The sturdiness means that you can feel the weight when carrying it your bag ... however, it's worth that little extra bit of weight for the benefit of lasting through the next heavy wind. ... "
" ... It's a little larger and heavier than a travel umbrella, but the extra size and weight are definitely worth it. ... "
" ... It's a little heavier than I'd prefer, but I'd gladly trade a little more weight in my bag for the protection it provides! ... "
For Kids
4daughter, umbrella, college, use, price
+100%
" ... Bought this for my son. ... "
" ... Husband loves it. ... "
" ... I liked mine so much, I bought one for my daughter's as well. ... "
Capacity
4car, size, perfect size, door compartment, coverage
+100%
" ... Perfect size for packing in my carry-on, or for storing in the door compartment of my car. ... "
" ... Perfect for getting in and out of the car. ... "
" ... shot across the room. ... "
Water Usage
4dry, best, works, well, water repellent
+75%
-25%
" ... Water repellent fabric is the best. ... "
" ... The best part is that it repels water so well that you can stow it away immediately after use without the need to dry it. ... "
" ... Excellent water shedding and dry time, works perfect every time. ... "
Overall performance
4job, far
+100%
" ... all works smoothly. ... "
" ... Even in high winds its sturdiness is reliable. ... "
" ... Very smooth open and close. ... "
" ... This is really doing the job, almost a year so far and it is still as new. ... "
Network
4size, good
+75%
-25%
" ... Coverage is good. ... "
As Gift
3loves, give, gifts, buy
+100%
" ... I plan to buy a few more to give away as gifts. ... "
" ... It was a gift for a friend and she loves it! ... "
" ... This was a gift for my son. ... "
Band
3umbrella, strap, apart
-100%
" ... The mechanics of the umbrella seem to work fine but the strap with the Velcro Closures stopped "sticking" the third time I used it. ... "
" ... The spokes are rusting, the entire umbrella is falling apart from the inside out. ... "
Returns
3return, back, within, new, immediately
+33%
-67%
" ... would return it if I could! ... "
" ... It broke down within a year and I don't know where I should go on Amazon to send it back and repair it. ... "
Defective Delivery
3-100%
" ... maybe I got a defective Umbrella because this had great reviews. ... "
" ... already broken one of the nips ... "
" ... Did not need to use it until recently and it is defective. ... "
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Size: 45 meters
Weight: 481.94 grams