‘Windproof’ umbrella with automatic open and close ‘dries instantly’

As we head into aurtumn, it’s likely a whole lot of rain is heading our way. So if you’re going to carry on with your everyday life and avoid getting drenched all the time, you’re going to want a good umbrella.

Luckily, Amazon offers the excellent for those who want a compact option. For £29.99 you can pick up this impressive little umbrella in black, for a stealthy and easily-stowed choice. 

Repel’s umbrella packs in a host of smart features, including a double-vented canopy to resist gusts of wind, and an open and close button that makes it super easy to pop up and close when you want. At just 29cm when folded and wrapped up, it can easily fit in a backpack or handbag and its fabric dries really quickly, too. There are other colours to choose from – including grey and yellow – but prices on those vary.

is underlined by excellent user reviews – over 80,000 people have left verdicts, with scores averaging out to 4.4 stars. One of these customers said: “One of the standout features of this umbrella is its windproof design. The sturdy construction prevents it from flipping inside out during strong gusts, which I tested in various stormy conditions. I found it impressive that the umbrella remained intact and functional even when faced with challenging weather.”

Another user wrote: “The umbrella is clearly very high quality, and is still portable and comfortably fits in my bag. The raindrops just slide off the umbrella, so when it’s time to close it and put it back in my bag, the umbrella is already dry!” Someone else added: “Great little umbrella. Compact and easy to carry, as well as stand up to the wind and rain.”

Some others have voiced some criticisms, though, like one person who griped: “Good design, seems well made, but it’s too heavy – needs to be lighter.” Another customer complained: “This is much heavier than I expected and is too long to fit in my everyday handbag.” 

If you want other umbrella options, the world is your oyster. For a more traditional look, you could get a full-sized umbrella, like the , which costs much more at £95. A more reasonable alternative comes from Uniqlo, where the .