62 inch Large Travel Golf Umbrella

I was tired of paying about $20 for large, golf-type umbrellas that broke after banging around my minivan or that broke a rib or stretcher after getting blown off the porch. I need a large umbrella. I work at a university, and when it rains, I need to be able to keep myself dry for a quarter of a mile between my parking garage and my office. I was tired of smaller umbrellas, so I opted to get the larger golf umbrellas to stay try.Unfortunately, I discovered that the cheaper umbrellas have plastic ribs and stretchers. If I left my umbrella on the back porch to dry out and it bounced wrong, the plastic would snap. I tried the more expensive umbrellas from the drug store. These have metal ribs and stretchers. They still break with comparative ease.I am delighted that the G4Free umbrella's construction is considerably heavier. I waited to write this review because I wanted to see the durability and wind resistance. It is quite durable. The venting gives it some wind Resistance, so it won't turn inside out as easily as the non-vented versions. My version has a collapsible handle, but I will warn future customers that it collapses to about 18 inches--way too big for most bags, but I didn't get it to collapse into that kind of space anyway. I just wanted something that would fit easily under a car seat.Overall I am delighted with the construction and quality. It is only a couple of bucks more than the drug store umbrellas, but so much better quality. I feel as if I could own this umbrella for years and it would hold up just fine.Update:I still stand by the above review. The quality and durability of this umbrella has far exceeded my expectations. I don't worry about a random gust of wind blowing it across the porch and shattering a rib. I feel as if I can drop it and it won't break. This is a HUGE improvement over my experience with other umbrellas.However, I did get a gust of wind that managed to invert the umbrella. Unfortunately, the gust didn't just merely invert the umbrella. Instead, as it resisted the gust, it inverted in a kind of ripple, wave-like motion that put additional torque on the joints where the ribs would fold. This broke one of the spines.I contacted G4Free customer service. They were very understanding and sent out a replacement. I received it promptly and I am still an extremely satisfied customer. I am very impressed with their customer follow-up!

My previous review is below - I liked my first umbrella so much that I decided to buy another one, that was a different color. The second day I had it a wind gust totally broke the spokes, and I couldn't use it any longer. My first umbrella was a dark blue and I came on to order a third one of the same color. As I was reading the reviews I noticed that a certain color umbrella seemed to have breaking problems, and I also noticed it was made in a different location than my first umbrella. Just a 'heads up' if you're thinking of ordering this umbrella - you won't regret buying it like I did the second one - totally worth itI use an umbrella daily - mostly to sit on my porch because I have no trees in the front yard. I did go through them like gangbusters because they never lasted very long before breaking. I tell you, this umbrella is so sturdy and protects you from the sun 100 percent - not only that, it definitely won't be tearing or breaking up on you anytime soon - I really am so thankful I found it. You certainly will make a great choice choosing this umbrella to purchase. It's so fashionably cool looking as well - reminds me of one that they'd make in England - I absolutely love it! If I someday ever need another, I sure know where to come and purchase at - hope it's still here for sell by then.

I'm disappointment is that it isn't totally windproof like you say it is, mine turned up on the edges when I was walking in the rain and wind. The colors are bright and colorful. It's an automatic open. You have to push it closed with your hands. The 62" would definitely fit two people under it.

I hate buying umbrellas. They always feel flimsy, are too small, or are too large when collapsed to carry well. This is the first umbrella I've been excited to use. The metal arms to hold the canopy open are obviously better quality to the naked eye. The canopy fabric feels thicker and is secured to multiple locations on the metal arms which should help reduce the wear and tear on the pockets at the end of the canopy where the arms insert. When collapsed, it's small enough to store in the car easily or even in the side pocket of a backpack (like I do). When opened, it's sufficiently large to cover my broad shoulders, backpack, and legs as I walk (despite having the long stride of someone who is over 6 feet tall). This is by far the best umbrella I've ever had and am looking forward to seeing how long it lasts.

I bought these umbrellas because I was looking for a huge umbrella that would shield be completely from the rain, while also not have me roaming around with a long walking stick. These do exactly that. They are sturdy, durable, and strong. Fast drying due to the dry-fit material (especially if you don't immediately wrap it up while it's still wet). I love that I can put it in the carrying case and wear it like a crossbody bag - hands free is so important to me. It's also easy open, not too bulky, and worth the price. Highly recommend - so much that I bought two! Lol

I had this umbrella in my trunk as a backup, and unfortunately didn’t use it until after a year. The 2nd time I used it, the wind blew, turned it inside out, and broke a rod that supported the top of the umbrella beyond repair. I had only a 100 yard walk to my car, so this happened in a split second.No option for warranty. What a waste of money. Think the slits in the top help with wind resistance? Think again! If you want an unreliable umbrella that breaks if the wind blows, this is the one for you. You can parade your catywampus broken umbrella and gain the attention of onlookers everywhere. Save your money, get a good umbrella elsewhere. Stay dry out there folks- just not with this umbrella!