Totes Basic Automatic Umbrella Review

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(More customer reviews)I needed a replacement umbrella for my old Totes umbrella that did so well for so many years. I was looking for an umbrella to keep in my purse for the unpredictable spring weather in New England. Overall I give this umbrella high marks. It's compact and lightweight so it fits easily in my bag. It opens to a nicely sized canopy that's large enough to keep me dry but small enough that it's not too cumbersome to walk down a busy street with. It's durable and does a pretty good job standing up to the gusty winds that come off the Boston Harbor. I'm docking a star because the push button open is great but my favorite umbrella also has a push button close that's awesome if the wind is picking up and you need the umbrella to close quickly and this one doesn't do that. Other than that this is a nice looking, well made, durable, and very functional. It's not perfect but it's awfully close.

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Cure for The Rainy Day Blues! totes basic automatic open umbrella offers excellent rain protection. Canopy opens to 42 inch arc. Just watch the rain drops trickle off while you stay nice and dry. Lightweight aluminum frame and elastic strap make it easy to carry. Modern handle designed of clear acrylic. Features finger groove on back of handle for extra comfort. Comes with totes Umbrellas Lifetime Warranty

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Totes Big Top Double Canopy Auto Umbrella Review

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(More customer reviews)Buying an annual umbrella or two has become tiresome and, well, wasteful. I don't live in a particularly windy climate and our winter rains are no match to those of the north eastern coast states, however I do want and need an umbrella that will last more than a single winter season....and, it seems I've found that umbrella. The photograph here does not show the "double canopy" clearly - basically the top "row" is a second layer of fabric atop the base of the entire umbrella, a sort of "vent" that seems to allow the umbrella enough "give" so as not to invert itself and be rendered useless/inverted. I was surprised at the size of this umbrella canopy - mostly because I didn't bother to measure out the size before I purchased it because I knew I wanted a "bigger than standard" canopy. When the umbrella arrived (I had it delivered to my work place) it became the topic of lunchtime chatter - mostly along the lines of "wow, three or four people can stand under it without huddling into one mass of humanity" :)
The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five stars is because this thing is heavy - heavy compared to the "regular" auto-stick type umbrellas and just a bit too heavy for me to consider it ideal. However, the "heavy factor" is what creates the sturdiness (and when retracted and in the sleeve it would make for an impressive defensive whack!). The weight and size aren't conducive to just tossing in one's handbag, but it would do well in a larger tote or backpack-type bag. I have no regrets and look forward to using this umbrella for many years.

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Storm Beater umbrella by totes. A serious umbrella for serious rain and wind protection.This umbrella features a 19 inch shaft & handle and a golf size 49 inch canopy. The 100% nylon canopy features a wind proof double canopy design to prevent wind damage. Also features a super strength steel frame. Comes with the totes factory lifetime warranty. Opens automatically by pushing a button on the handle. Closes easily with a push from the canopy end and snaps securely with a noticeable click. An outstanding umbrella that will give you years of service. Available in the following colors: Black, Navy/White stripes, Black/Khaki stripes.

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Totes Signature Golf Size Auto Open/Auto Close Review

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(More customer reviews)Very small and compact when close, fit perfectly inside a small student backpack, yet open to a 56' umbrella - two people can easily fit inside
The materials are high quality even when compared to other band names such as London-Fog
very light, strong aluminum body, good auto open/close mechanism, and big and solid overall - perfect for a New York winter

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Totes Clip Case Auto Open/Auto Close Umbrella Review

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(More customer reviews)The squalors in the spring/summer of NYC hit quickly, so I learned a long time ago to always carry an umbrella in my bag. Well after destroying $2 kmart specials over and over again, I decided to to get this one in it's place.
It comes with a nice canvas/spandex case and in it's case it measures just under 8.5"x3"x2". That's a bit larger than I had hoped/expected. But, it's a solidly made umbrella and doesn't saturate (then leak) nearly as easily as any other umbrella fabric umbrella that I've used.

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Leighton Tornado Windefyer Golf Umbrella Review

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(More customer reviews)I would recommend this umbrella to anyone that was looking for a strong and durable umbrella to protect them in a rain storm.

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Totes Micro Umbrella Review

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(More customer reviews)This Micro Umbrella by Totes is compact for putting in your backpack or purse. When deployed, it is as big as a full-sized umbrella. I've had my Totes Micro Umbrella for a few years and it's held up to strong winds and heavy rain. It may not be the the spring-loaded kind that opens up automatically with the press of a button, but it folds up very compact (approximately 8-3/4" in length and 5-1/2" in diameter). The craftsmanship is superb, from the stitching on the velcro strap and the canopy, to the skeletal frame and the telescoping handle - the quality is simply top-notch. The Micro Umbrella is, in sum, practical, well-made, durable, and *compact*. I'm extremely pleased with it. Definitely recommended!


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A pretty umbrella that fits in your purse; what a perfect parcel for a rainy day! You'll love the Micro 'brella by Totes.

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Totes 731 Vented Canopy Golf Umbrella Review

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(More customer reviews)Wow. What lousy customer service. Imagine my surprise when the umbrella I received was plain black, not polka dotted like the picture shown. No big deal right? Mistakes happen, switch it out for the correct item, and move on. Wrong! When I called this vendor, I was rather rudely informed that they reserve the right to swap out colors/styles at their discretion. What? You won't send me the item that I actually ordered? Ok, forget it, I'll just send this back and call it a day. What, you won't cover shipping? A trip to the local UPS store revealed that, due to ths size and shape of the item, the shipping will cost as much as umbrella itself. Well, thanks for nothing. I'm now stuck with an umbrella I don't want, in a color I didn't request, and have wasted time on the phone and trying to deal with shipping. So, in summary, I recommend avoiding this vendor at all costs... it's just not worth it.

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Totes Titanium Auto-Open/Close Umbrella, British Tan Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great compact umbrella that pretty much performs as it says. It opens fully on pressing the button and when the button is pressed again the canopy collapses to a fairly compact manageable state but, of course, it does not retract fully. You have to roll the canopy tight and then push the extended handle back down to the fully retracted position. One would not expect anything else. Totes is the best brand. I have now bought their larger version of this as the canopy on this little one is not quite as wide as I would have hoped. It is nice to have only a length of "10" to deal with in my briefcase when collapsed but 13+" for a really big canopy was tempting and the price was the same here on Amazon. Note that the data here says this umbrella is 9" but it is not. Measuring it I find that it is 10" including the grip. The larger version, the "Big Top", really is just 13" long, but it is quite thick when rolled up, so still not as portable.

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Totes 762 Stormbeater Folding Umbrella Review

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(More customer reviews)Updated Feb 25, 2011: Used the umbrella for the first time today and one of the clips broke free of its stitching leading to a loose flap in the vent of the umbrella. It wasn't even that windy, just raining. Not worth the $14 I paid for it. Even cheaper umbrellas last longer than just the first use. Never buying a Totes umbrella again.
Feb 13, 2011: As the listing states, I could not pick the color of the umbrella but I got a black and white umbrella that I am happy with color wise. I haven't had a chance to use the umbrella since I received it but I like the fact that it is vented and small enough to fit into my back pack. The shipping from J&R was quick. I will update this review if something goes wrong with the umbrella when I use it but so far I am happy with the purchase.

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GustBuster Classic 48-Inch Automatic Golf Umbrella, Pink with Cancer Ribbon Logo Review

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(More customer reviews)I was really excited to have this umbrella. It stands up well in the rain and rain, and looks stylish. However, the thumb release broke after less than a year's use. It still opens with the release, but has to be manually closed, and that requires quite a bit of labor, as it's not meant to be closed that way. Not sure if I'll purchase another.

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Superdome Collapsible Vented Canopy Umbrella by totes Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this umbrella for 2 years now and have used it through rain, windy rain, sleet, and snow.
The selling points of this umbrella are as follows:
1) The large size of the canopy allows for 2 people to stay under the umbrella during a rain shower and stay relatively dry. Because the canopy is an octagon shape, the flat diameter through the corners is 48 inches, while the flat diameter through the sides is 44 inches.
2) The automatic open and close feature allows for quick entry through doors (buildings, cars).
3) The double-vented canopy allows for wind to pass through so when you have windy rain, your umbrella won't become inverted or break as easily.
4) It's very compact for an umbrella that large, meaning I can fit it in my backpack easily.
That said, my complaints have to do with the double-vented canopy. While it allows wind to pass through, preventing inversion, it's not perfect:
1) During heavier rain showers, you must keep the umbrella perfectly flat. If you tilt the umbrella slightly, the rain will trickle through the vent onto you. I found out the hard way during a down pour.
2) The double-vented design does make the umbrella heavier and thicker. In comparison to my the Totes Superdome without the vented canopy, which I also have, the non-vented one is lighter and thinner than the vented one.
3) The vented canopy makes closing the umbrella slightly more difficult. If you look carefully, the skeleton (metal "fingers") of the vented canopy sit slightly staggered to the fingers of the outer canopy. I'm pretty careful with my umbrellas, but one day after about a year of use when I closed the umbrella, one of the finger hinges got twisted strangely because it sat eclipsed with the other metal finger instead of being staggered. Now, there's a kink in the umbrella when it's closed.
While the idea of the vented canopy is good, I think I'll stick to the un-vented version of this umbrella because it's lighter and doesn't leak rain through the top during heavy rain showers.
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BG Rugged Duck Handle UMBRELLA Review

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(More customer reviews)The umbrella is cute but have difficulty opening it. Its button appears to be kinda stiff.
But overall is very durable in bad weather

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ShedRain WindPro® Auto Open & Close Umbrella, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I used this lightly for a few weeks, and yet: 1) it turned inside out during the first moderately windy day, 2) it became permanently stuck open when I accidentally opened it with it wrapped up. This happened right at the 60 day return mark, so I can't even return the dang thing. I'm now looking at a different brand that's even cheaper for the same idea and sold locally.
What's funny is I've got a Totes umbrella that's lasted me 3+ years that I bought for $25. It's just too bulky to fit in the lockers at the gym, hence why I bought this one.

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Totes Auto Open Auto Close Umbrella Review

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(More customer reviews)my last tote umbrella lasted 6 years. this one, one of the joints broke the second time i used it. very disappointed especially since this was an upgade for me from a manual to an automatic open and close.

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Frankford Fiberglass Golf Umbrella - Forest Green Review

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(More customer reviews)Big & Strong, and light, too! Not to be used in the city because it's big and you might "poke" someone by accident. To be used only in open space. It's a great umbrella. You can stay under my unbrella.

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Frankford Golf Bubble Umbrella - Black Trim Review

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(More customer reviews)Works great, only worry I get from time to time is people who want to take it away from me! Just kidding, Everyone love it. I love it. Seriously I LOVE it. When it rains I make sure I go out for a walk.

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Totes Flat Auto Open Auto Close Umbrella Review

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(More customer reviews)I used this umbrella sparsely during a one month period. There were heavy winds one day and the umbrella inverted as most umbrellas do. However, it never recovered from that incident. I used it later on that day and one of the branches on top was permanently stuck so that I could not close it. Eventually I gave up, when I opened it to see if its doom was really met, I found that yes it was except this time the automatic close button did not work and the umbrella is now fated to forever-open (if I choose to keep it in one piece which is unlikely). It is a nice umbrella, but I have purchased 99-cent umbrellas that could handle wear better than this. A HORRIBLE buy and now I am out [...]...I best find that life-time warranty slip.

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Comes with matching storage sleeve.Stylish handle features clear acrylic and finger groove for a comfortable feel.Includes elastic carrying strap for convenience. -Materials: Nylon

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