Totes NeverWet technology, Auto Open Auto Close, Black 43 arc Umbrella, Medium

My wife was in need of an umbrella, and I decided that she would like this one with the leopard print. Sometimes, they say its better to be lucky than good. Not only does she like the print, but she also likes that it folds inward in half instead of straight down. It helps keep you from getting all wet when you close it, and it also makes the umbrella more compact. The portability seals the deal as a purse umbrella that women will like. Nice.

Good deal and small

Perfect on the go umbrella.

I spent a little extra on an umbrella for the easy open/close feature. Guess it wasnt worth it considering the umbrella lasted a week & 2 days before one of the rods snapped.

The Totes Womens Sunguard One-Touch Auto Open Umbrella is a handy addition to my wife’s carry-on bag. The outside of the umbrella is coated with Neverwet, that sheds water very well but does not add noticeable weight. The 41 inch diameter canopy has good protection even in the afternoon downpours we have here in South Carolina. It also blocks harmful UV rays and does not transmit a lot of heat when used as a sunshade. The Gradiated Stripe design is nice looking with repeating patterns of color stripes. The Totes is strengthened by 8 struts that are reinforced in the center of the canopy and have folding strut extensions out toward the perimeter that provide eaves that block wind. The end points of the strut extensions are double stitched to the canopy fabric. The 20 inches high center pole has three connected metal sections that are strong and provide a telescoping function that reduces the closed unit to 11 inches. A pink button allows the user to open the umbrella with one push while grasping a plastic handle that has two finger grips and a hand loop. A 3 inches wide Velcro flap closes the folded canopy into a 2.5 inches in diameter bundle. We have bought good Totes before, and this one is even better.

It’s great. Just wish it was a little bigger. Kinda feels kid sized.

Thumbs up all around for this multi-featured umbrella. What I Like: — First of all, leopard! It looks so great with my black raincoat. Love! — The auto-open is very handy (although it makes the umbrella slightly heavier than those without that feature) and the auto-close is even better. Besides making me laugh at the surprise of its suddenness, the auto-close makes the job of collapsing these types of umbrellas much, much less of a fuss. It only auto-closes the canopy (the top part), but you still have to pull the pole down manually to close it. — I am a big fan of the NeverWet coating on newer Totes umbrellas. It really works. I have a smaller Totes umbrella that has it and it repels water so well that it is virtually dry before I get it folded up. — Sunguard! UPF 50+ sun protection. Living in southern California, a sun-protective umbrella is a must, particularly when attending outdoor sporting and other events. It not only protects you from the sun, but it is so much cooler underneath the umbrella than if you are just wearing a hat and sunglasses. Parasols (para = for, sol = sun) used to be a thing for use under on sun days, and considering what we now know about skin damage from the sun, it would seem that they should become a thing again in places beyond just SoCal. — The stretchy handle strap makes it easy to secure in places where plain straps cant. — It slips easily back in its matching bag without the usual struggle. — Its a one person umbrella, but can fit two heads in a pinch - just not two complete sets of shoulders. What I Dont Like: — Wrapping it all the way up takes a little more effort than does my other Totes umbrella. I like the fact that the Velcro closure is so wide, but it could have been about 1/4 longer. The Velcro parts barely overlap each other. — Its a little long for any purse I have. Longer than I expected, so measure before you buy. Bottom line:This is the umbrella that will definitely go on every trip from now on, plus become the go-to on days where either too much rain or too much sun is forecast.

totes Womens Sunguard One-Touch Auto Open Umbrella is a good deal for the price. I have owned 3 totes umbrellas in my lifetime and they were not fancy but they did the job. I wanted this one to use specifically for the Sunguard feature. I live in a very sunny hot area and walking outdoors even with sunscreen is brutal. It claims to be rated UPF 50+. I love that the totes Sunguard keeps me cooler, and shades me very well from the direct burning rays of the sun as I walk. I have only done this for walks of 30 minutes or less. It is one button push to open. It is not large and is only good for one person. My one complaint is that the handle is small and harder to hold than a standard umbrella. All of my previous totes umbrellas have had this small handle feature. Maybe just fits small womens hands? On the plus side it is very lightweight and is easy to carry when not in use.

I have had lots of umbrellas in my time but this is the first automatic one I have found that opens and CLOSES automatically.

The frame bent after one use. Highly do not recommend this product.