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Comparing Umbrellas

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award Best Buy Award Top Pick Award Top Pick Award 
Price $50 List
$49.35 at Amazon
$30 List
$23.00 at Amazon
Check Price at Amazon$26 List
$28.00 at Amazon
$24 List
$20.90 at Amazon
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Pros Lightweight, durable, easy to useStrong, excellent rain coverage, stylishClassy, durable, versatileAffordable, stylish, ample rain protectionClean design, fairly easy to use, large canopy
Cons Fixed shaft length makes it a bit longer, not as stylishLarge, unwieldy in high windsOn the heavy side, larger for a compact modelHeavy, not as easy to transportHeavy, not as easy to transport
Bottom Line A lightweight, quality choice with notable rain protection and ease of useThis is a fun, well-made umbrella that provides classic rain protection and nostalgiaClassy style and reliable rain protection with all the perks of a compact, automatic umbrellaFun style with a more encompassing bubble canopy for greater rain protectionA great option for those wanting extra room or coverage that can be easily shared with another person
Rating Categories EuroSCHIRM Swing Tr... totes Auto Open Wooden Balios Double Canopy totes Clear Bubble G4Free Golf Umbrella
Rain Protection (30%)
7.0
8.0
6.0
9.0
9.0
Ease of Transport (25%)
6.0
5.0
6.0
5.0
4.0
Construction Quality (20%)
9.0
7.0
8.0
6.0
7.0
Ease of Use (15%)
9.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
6.0
Versatility (10%)
7.0
8.0
8.0
6.0
6.0
Specs EuroSCHIRM Swing Tr... totes Auto Open Wooden Balios Double Canopy totes Clear Bubble G4Free Golf Umbrella
Measured Canopy Diameter 37.5 in 42.0 in 40.0 in 33.5 in 52.0 in
Depth of Canopy 9.75 in 10.25 in 9.0 in 16.75 in 12.0 in
Sleeve Included Yes, w/ shoulder sling No Yes, with zip No Yes, w/ shoulder sling
Measured Weight (including sleeve) 10.0 oz 18.5 oz 15.5 oz 16.0 oz 24.6 oz
Measured Length (collapsed) 25.25 in 36.5 in 14.0 in 35.75 in 39.75 in
Measured Length (deployed) 25.5 in 36.75 in 25.5 in 35.75 in 40.0 in
Handle Design High-density EVA hardfoam Wooden crook handle, button operation Wooden ergonimic grip, inset button operation Acrylic crook handle Long foam handle and plastic trim, inset button operation
Canopy Material Teflon-coated polyester, velcro closure Polyester, velcro closure 300 thread-count water repellent fabric, snap fastener Thermoplastic polyurethane, snap fastener 210T pongee fabric (polyester)
Support Structure High-density fiberglass Wood and aluminum Steel and fiberglass Aluminum and carbon fiber Fiberglass and unknown metal