The Best Umbrellas of 2024 (2024)

When it comes to protecting yourself from the elements, we found that the Davek umbrella is the best. It holds up in the wind and opens and closes with ease, especially when you need to pull it out quickly for an unexpected downpour. We walked over a mile with the Davek and everything except our feet managed to stay dry.

The high-grade micro weave fabric also dries quickly so the Davek won’t soak your bag if you’re transporting it. This automatic umbrella has an auto open and close frame system that is made of strong fiberglass, which shields you from high winds and rain. It automatically opens and closes with a simple push of a button. The canopy fabric is also wind resistant for extra protection.

The Davek is definitely the fanciest umbrella we found. It comes in a beautiful red box complete with a protective sleeve. The only downside to this umbrella is its higher price, but it is a quality umbrella that we think is worth the investment. If you're not prone to losing things, you're unlikely to need another umbrella for many years.

$115.00 from Davek

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$99.99 from Walmart

The Totes Neverwet Umbrella does a respectable job of protecting us from the elements. This isn't a surprise as Totes is a reputable umbrella manufacturer. While we like the basic black version, it comes in a wide array of attractive colors and patterns. This traditional umbrella’s winning feature is its portability—it easily fits into your bag, while still unfolding large enough to protect you from the rain.

The Totes Neverwet doesn’t dry as quickly as others because its canopy lacks the quick-dry micro weave fabric, but the water-resistant Teflon coating does a good job of deflecting the rain. The frame is made of steel as opposed to a cheaper aluminum that some umbrellas have and, despite occasional creakiness when opening, the Totes isn’t difficult to open quickly during an unexpected downpour.

$34.93 from Amazon

$24.25 from Walmart

Despite appearing to be more of a fashion accessory, the Totes Ultra Clear Bubble Umbrella does surprisingly well during use. It’ll hold up in the wind and protect you from heavy rain with its unique bubble design. Stylish and fun, you can see outside of the clear plastic sides instead of putting your head down and trudging through the rain in misery.

The design is also ideal for wind protection and the waterproof plastic will keep you completely dry. The only downside to the Bubble Umbrella is how impractical it is when lugging around, it’s the largest full-size product we found and wouldn’t fit neatly into even the largest backpack.

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$29.00 from Walmart

The G4 Umbrella scored high because of its unique two-frame design, which makes its double canopy resistant to strong winds. This umbrella also has a sturdy, fiberglass frame and an easy-to-grip handle. If you live in a windy area, this is the umbrella for you!

The G4 also features high-density pongee fabric and fiberglass ribs, which provides you with good rain protection. Like some other umbrellas, the biggest downside of the G4 is that it's inconvenient to carry around and doesn’t fit in most bags. While the canopy fabric provides good rain protection, it doesn’t dry quickly, which is likely due to its size.

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The Samsonite umbrella scored the highest among all the portable umbrellas we found, with decently waterproof polyester Teflon fabric and a good quality spine. The handle is easy to grip and slip-proof in heavy rain. It’s the smallest out of all the umbrellas we picked and is even more portable than the Totes Foldable.

The Samsonite does fine in most categories and is comparable to other portable umbrellas in terms of rain protection and wind resistance. It isn’t likely to hold up in a strong gust, but you will get the slightly above average umbrella you paid for with the Samsonite.

$26.25 from Amazon

$24.99 from Best Buy

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If you are willing to spend a bit more on a nice umbrella, then the Weatherman Travel Umbrella is worth it. With a strong, sturdy frame made of industrial fiberglass, this umbrella can withstand wind speeds up to 45 miles per hour. Plus, it resists water in heavy rain and even dries off fairly quickly.

In addition, this umbrella has a comfortable, slipless handle, reflective features for safety at night, and weighs less than a pound, making it easy to bring it with you anywhere. We also discovered that this umbrella is pretty resistant to damage, such as if you lose your grip in the wind or drop it by accident.

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