(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best folding umbrellas

1. That's a lot of pants. See if you can bring it down to 1 pair of chinos, 1 pair of jeans, and 2 pairs of shorts. Pick the most versatile pairs. I'd drop a pair of CDBs and add another pair of sneakers. Remember that CDBs don't work with shorts, and you'll be able to travel with the bulkiest pair of shoes on your feet. If you're gonna do laundry, you might as well drop the number of shirts too. Bring PJs and a microfiber towel if you're staying in a hostel.
   
   
2. I like a jacket like this for summer wear, because it is decently warm, very breathable, and can be packed tightly. If you're looking for something special to add to your stuff, I recommend waiting until you're already there. Your money might be better spent on food, gifts, etc.
   
   
3. Shoot for carry-on luggage only. I know it's tough to pack, but it is soooo much less stressful flying without worrying about your luggage. Depending on how you want to do it, either a suitcase like this or a hiking backpack would be a good fit. I prefer the suitcase, even though you'll have to drag it on on some bumpy cobblestone roads. With the suitcase, you get to have the smaller backpack as well, meaning extra space and an everyday bag if you want to carry it everywhere. Don't keep anything you want to keep in the front pocket of your Everlane bag, it's a super easy pickpocket pocket.
   
   
4. Make sure you've got sunglasses and a hat, you'll probably be outside a lot. Get something like this to go along with this, and keep an extra battery like this if you think you'll be using a lot of juice on your phone taking pictures, etc. A small umbrella might be useful depending on where you go, and can be stored in the water bottle pocket of your backpack. Download maps ahead of time with google maps and use Mapway Limited apps to navigate transit offline.
   
   
5. Dress how you want, DGAF. Staying away from branded stuff can help you blend though. Killshots scream American to me, but I don't know their reputation in other countries. Targets tend to be the fannypack tourists that are obliviously standing in front of major attractions.

It’s not clothing, but I highly recommend a UV umbrella while you’re walking around. They also make a huge difference in the temperature!

I have a huge golf umbrella-sized one, but they also make smaller travel sized ones: Folding UV travel umbrella, Amazon

I like my Lilac UV umbrella. It's UPF 50+ and can supposedly withstand up to 60mph!~

It also has auto-open and the case is also very nice, which makes it super convenient to carry if you use it a lot.

Sorry, maybe I misstated my problem... I meant some listings have a "Free Return" next to its price while some don't. Mine always has "Free Return" there, and it means the customer can return it for free for simply not like it.

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If you click on "Free Return" it shows.

>Return this item for free
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>You can return this item for any reason and get a full refund: no shipping charges. The item must be returned in new and unused condition.

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E.g. https://www.amazon.com/Rain-Mate-Compact-Travel-Umbrella-Reinforced/dp/B01LZ75ROQ (not my listing)

I need an umbrella. I love in rainy Indiana and I don't own one. I just kind of go outside in the rain and get soaked. And my work is 4 blocks from the parking garage. :P

Thanks for the contest. (:

Get a parasol! They come in so many pretty designs. If you want to have one that is double duty, sun and rain, get a UV blocker umbrella. They come in pretty designs too. Here's a regular umbrella that blocks sun https://www.amazon.com/Sun-Rain-Travel-Umbrella-Lightweight/dp/B07D6646J6

or something like these. UPF is like SPF but for fabric. UPF 50 means it blocks 99% of UVA and UVB rays so don't get confused and think it doesn't offer good protection. This is a rain umbrella too https://www.amazon.com/Nicecho-UPF-Fashion-Lace-Umbrella/dp/B00W5MOI8G/

Hidden skulls https://www.amazon.com/MINGXIN011-triple-folding-umbrella-printed-protection/dp/B013SK52QA

Or just nice shaped (I have these, they work great) https://www.amazon.com/Migobi-Folding-Flouncing-Compact-Umbrella/dp/B014HFAAEY

And I just realized I was posting tons of umbrellas. They are really awesome for blocking the sun if you get the ones that are made to block it and are rated at high levels. It is so much cooler under an umbrella like this and I can stay out in the sun so much longer.

[ShedRain Windjammer](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0056B9U0Y/
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Why the downvotes? I have one and it's a perfectly good umbrella.

I have the AmazonBasics Umbrella and pretty happy: https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-umbrella/#runner-up-amazonbasics-automatic-travel-umbrella-with-wind-vent

https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-Automatic-Travel-Umbrella-Black/dp/B00WTHJ7HO

~$20, although it goes out of stock quite often.

In Chicago,
IT DON'T MATTER MOTHER NATURE FUCKS YOU UP SON!

I got a wind storm rated 20 mph 30 dollar umbrella and it was great until it got to 20.1 mph then it flipped out and acted as a drag sail and was an instant liability. In normal places that don't have wind/rain storms like Chicago does, I'm sure it would've been fine, but out here on the worst days, it might be better just to go without an umbrella.

http://www.amazon.com/ShedRain-WindPro-Auto-Close-Umbrella/dp/B0083KHVII/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1394567840&sr=8-3&keywords=wind+umbrella

Now it does work better than a normal cheapo umbrella, but only up to a certain point.

I'm trying to buy an umbrella similar to this and this but maybe at a little better price for my wife. It doesn't rain a ton here which is why she doesn't want a raincoat and why I am not sure I need to spend $50 on a designer umbrella. Anyone have any recommendations?

Edit: I think I was unclear, I'm mostly just looking for a cute umbrella.

Try this unit, it survived yesterday (yes I got caught also)


https://www.amazon.com/Crown-Coast-Travel-Umbrella-Lightweight/dp/B06XX7N6D1

I bought this one off Amazon. It was $16US at the time and has a lifetime warranty: https://www.amazon.com/EEZ-Y-Windproof-Construction-Compact-Umbrella/dp/B01403HDO8/

Not that it would break or anything. It has 9 ribs and the canopy is made of teflon, so you give it a quick shake and you have a pretty dry umbrella to fold up.

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Haha thanks. I don’t know why but I seemed to begrudge spending money on a new one.

It’s the Jukstg 10 rib umbrella

JUKSTG Umbrella 10 Ribs Auto Open/Close Windproof Rain Umbrella Waterproof Travel Umbrella Portable Umbrellas with Ergonomic Handle,Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07F7YC3CT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gevWDb76VXB9P

UV umbrella, portable shade and they can fold up to fit in a bag.

https://www.amazon.com/Yadacme-Automatic-Umbrella-Windproof-Protection/dp/B01GIDL8JO/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1493923297&sr=8-9&keywords=uv+umbrella

If those were available in a compact size, I'd be all over it. I need/want the umbrella to fit in my bag, which necessitates a compact style umbrella.

Edit: I may have found my unicorn: https://www.amazon.com/Umbrella-Windproof-Compact-Folding-LANBRELLA/dp/B0748CTC9G

Amazon has everything and ships everywhere within at least a few days

Portable umbrella to put in bag

https://www.amazon.com/SY-COMPACT-Windproof-LightWeight-Unbreakable/dp/B071SBKLF6/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Black+umbrella+compact&qid=1571012888&sr=8-4

Black coat

https://www.amazon.com/Sivvan-Unisex-inch-Lab-Coat/dp/B077P9R2QC/ref=sr_1_4?crid=XNX6B9W286AC&dchild=1&keywords=black+coat&qid=1571012939&sprefix=Black+coat%2Caps%2C309&sr=8-4

Wirecutters.com recommends this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DLTDRZW/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_3_1?colid=2IZ2ABEKY5M07&coliid=I3FYF4LJGD8QVE&vs=1

I have ln experience with it though so I cannot offer input.

I have one of these - indestructible and also won't ever take out someone's eye.

Product link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PRMSBTW

To add to this, here are some cute umbrellas available via prime so the could arrive on time.

https://www.amazon.com/SY-COMPACT-Windproof-Automatic-Umbrellas-Factory/dp/B071SBKLF6/

For less than $10 she could buy 1.

It even comes in colors!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056B9U0Y/

Consider a waterproof backpack and rain jacket instead. You'll be hated much less walking down the street. But your run of the mill umbrella will work fine.