An umbrella is a travel necessity to provide protection from rain, sun, and wind. Features like open/close pushbuttons and windproof designs make it a durable and practical tool for any journey.
The best umbrella I have used is is made by Repel (Amazon Link). Weighing under 1.1 pound, this foldable umbrella features one-touch pushbutton control to open and close. Folding to 11 inches, it easily stores in luggage, handbags, car door compartments, and most glove boxes. Its canopy expands to 42 inches providing ample coverage for two people. While most umbrellas bend and invert in windy conditions, the Repel umbrella is windproof up to 85 mph! I own several of these umbrellas using them not only for travel, but also to keep in vehicles as an everyday carry.
If you want a smaller solution, Moorrlii makes an ultra-compact umbrella (Amazon Link). While it does not offer an open/close pushbutton and is not as windproof as the Repel umbrella, it is hard to beat its portability. It weighs only 8 ounces and collapses to 5.51 inches easily fitting in purses, pockets, glove boxes, and even cup holders!
