EEZ-Y Compact Travel Umbrella

So far I love this umbrella it fits in my lunch bag and purses easily. It opens and closes quickly and since I walk the a cane not having to fight to get my umbrella opened is a plus. It large enough to cover me and my bags so thumbs up for the product.

I love this umbrella, it fits easily in my bag and opens and closes with ease when I need it quickly. I currently live in NYC and this is a must-have. I would buy those $5 crap umbrellas in chinatown and after 3 broken umbrellas I've decided to buy a decent one here on amazon... I don't know what I haven't done this sooner! The only thing was I thought this umbrella would be a bit bigger than what I expected. The picture made it seem bigger than the actual size. Otherwise, I'm pretty happy with my purchase..... I went to the MET the other month and forgot my bag and I was more upset about losing my umbrella then I was my bag.... but then I found my bag.

My review is based solely an amazing experience with customer support. I had previously bought two EEZ-Y Windproof Double Canopy umbrellas and would have to agree with a lot of the positive reviews. This is top quality product and given my personal experience of working around downtown Los Angeles it gets really windy and have put this baby to the test. While some of my colleagues and others using other sub-par products that tend to break during the Santa Ana winds my umbrellas have withstand the gusts of winds without breaking. It is very sturdy and easy to launch when pressing the Open and close button. Now here is the reason why I feel that you should buy or give this product a chance. Unfortunately one of my EEZ-Y umbrellas malfunctioned and I was not fully aware of the reason until I contacted EEZ-Y's customer support team. I had registered my umbrella and contacted them via email through their website for assistance with warranty. The Open/Close button was working and still is, but what 'we' were doing wrong was that we were not pressing the Open/Close button to close the umbrella as it is recommended by EEZ-Y. You will notice on my pictures that by not doing as instructed it pushed out a white thread that helps with the mechanism which closes the umbrella. Well year had gone by and I thought there is no way that I'm going to get this either replaced or repaired. Within a few a couple of hours customer support rep Olivia was informing me that I should not worry about it. She offered a brand NEW umbrella at no cost for using their product. It was simply amazing and it is what will now keep me as a loyal customer of EEZ-Y umbrellas. I have recommended this wonderful company to family, and friends. I kept the other umbrella and will attempt repairing it, but I was told to just throw it away, because the mechanism is broken. It will be worth a try. Here is exactly what Olivia at EEZ-Y informed me: "From what I can see, the Auto Open/ Close mechanism is broken. The white threads are out and can not be retracted manually. This problem usually occurs when you close the umbrella manually and not by pushing the button on the handle. By pushing the Open button on the handle, the umbrella will pop open. Pushing the button again, it will only close the canopy but not retract the shaft. To correctly close the umbrella, take the palm of your hand and place it on the top of the umbrella, on the small circular plastic cap at the top. Push both ends toward the center until you hear a click sound. Please don't close the umbrella by grabbing the ribs." Very simple, but I'm sure I'm not the only one that may or will experience when not properly using the product. I'm glad I contacted EEZ-Y and now will make sure to take care of my new umbrella.

I really love this umbrella, in Texas we have allot of random rain storms and high wind and this umbrella really holds up against them both but when the rain randomly stops it's small enough to stow away in my glove compartment so overall I really recommend this umbrella over the crap you get in the local Walgreens lol

This is the largest umbrella I've ever owned, and it's by far the most well-made. It's not over cumbersome at all, but gives plenty of room for shelter underneath. Something that is essential in the desert elements in AZ. This can easily create some shade at a sporting event, or to protect from the fast onset of a Summer monsoon. The components all look to be top quality. It pops up easily with a slight squeeze of the button, and retracts down just as easily. I was pleasantly surprised that even after using it, it fits back into its cover. For such a large umbrella, it's really quite compact when closed.

Rain protection at last! I travel a lot for business and I always carry an umbrella with me. After multiple bad choices, I think I finally found the perfect travel companion! This week I was in St. Louis when I was caught in a huge storm which was perfect to put my new umbrella to the test. Unlike the traditional ones that can easily flip on strong wind, this umbrella has a double canopy which really solved the issue. I walked 5 full blocks under crazy rain and wind and the umbrella held its shape giving me great protection. The bonus? It also has an auto open/close button that makes it very easy to operate. I would love to be able to post an image of me using my new good looking umbrella, but that proved very difficult. Instead, I have a radar image of the storm in question. :) I hope this is helpful and I think you will like the product. Full Disclosure: I received this product for free/discounted and this is my honest and unvarnished review. In no way, am I obligated to provide a positive feedback. These are my candid observations and I hope you find it useful. If you think my review was helpful please hit the yes button. Thank you.

I have only had my umbrella for a few days, but so far it works great! I travel quite a bit and am on the road more than 50% of the time. Because I travel so much a very compact umbrella is important to me. The EEZ-Y is lightweight and compact. It fits in my backpack, or my suitcase, without taking up too much room. A golf umbrella is really good for providing a large footprint and keeping the rain off of you, but they aren't exactly small and don't pack well. The footprint of the EEZ-Y is significantly smaller comparatively, but it's perfect for walking the crowded streets of NYC when it's raining without hitting all of the other umbrellas on the sidewalk. You might be able to squeeze two people under it as long as you both don't mind getting a little wet, and you really like each other. Otherwise, for me, it's just about perfect. I read several reviews where people complained that they could only get a few fingers on the handle. It is definitely a small, nubby handle. If you have big hands, you won't be able to get more than two or three fingers on it. I have fairly normal-sized hands and I can grip it with my thumb and three fingers no problem. The grip is also rubbery and provides plenty of leverage and grip to stabilize the umbrella. However, if you want a larger grip you may want to look at a different sized umbrella. Again, I was going for something that is compact. The one-touch button for opening and closing the umbrella works just fine. Keep in mind that when you close the umbrella that it doesn't fold all the way back down. The button will close the canopy, and then you must manually collapse the umbrella. This is under tension, but unless you have problems with arthritis or some other physical disability this shouldn't be an issue. You could even push it into the floor if it was too difficult, but I don't find it to be an issue. I also have been amazed at EEZ-Y�s customer service! When I registered my umbrella I made a note that I thought the color was a bit off, and that the grey looked a bit too green. EEZ-Y promptly arranged to have the umbrella replaced with a different color � without me asking! They have been extremely polite and responsive to emails throughout the process. Top notch customer service! Other than the grey color being slightly off I have yet to find any faults with the construction, materials, or operation of the umbrella.So far, I am really enjoying the umbrella and the service offered by EEZ-Y. I would definitely recommend this to someone!

I returned because 'this umbrella is small. Much smaller than I would have thought and smaller than I wanted. I wanted a large umbrella and this one was small (like child size) and the scope of this umbrella was short. **Update- So I posted the review below and returned this item. Client services for EEZ-Y contacted my personal email and asked if I would like a a complimentary gold style umbrella. I confirmed my shipping address and selected a color from the selection provided. The gold umbrella arrived in two days! Client services contacted me the morning after delivery to ask how I was liking this new umbrella. I am so pleased with the service I received from this company. The umbrella featured here "compact travel umbrella" is in fact compact. If you are looking for an umbrella with a larger canopy I highly recommend the golf style umbrella. I love it. And again, what a great company! Old- "I returned because 'this umbrella is small. Much smaller than I would have thought and smaller than I wanted. I wanted a large umbrella and this one was small (like child size) and the scope of this umbrella was short."

Excellent umbrella. After having used it for a few months now it has held up very well to wind and rain. It seems to be a very high quality umbrella and if I had to say anything negative about it, it�s that the spring can be a bit strong for some. Also it is a little heavier than those cheap umbrellas you find for $8 but I think it will last years longer than them using better quality materials. Overall I really like the umbrella and actually ended up buying 4 of them for my friends and one for my wife. If you�re tired of buying cheap umbrellas that last a few months, I can happily recommend this umbrella.

My first umbrella had a problem, the handle wobbles a lot, and therefore could not stably be hold . I was thinking 'What a waste of my money, but did not bother to return. It would be easier for me to go to Target and get one that I can actually try it on the spot.' But in a few days, Tommy from EEZ-Y Team contacted me through email and asked me about my experience with this umbrella I bought. I told him my bad experience with it and he asked me to sent him a picture. I did that, and before I knew he had already sent out another product. They have excellent customer service, and I appreciated that a lot. The new umbrella is a lot more stable and I am looking forward for it to shield me from rain and sun for at least another few years.

Wow, what a mighty travel umbrella. I live in Oregon and it rains and blows and rains. I've had several travel umbrellas over the years that have failed miserably. Golf umbrellas are usually stronger but way too big and certainly don't hold up to the heavy winds. It's stormy here and I just received my umbrella. I took it out for a "spin" and it really worked! I'm panicky now and must hide this from the wife before she steals this one from me. When she does, I'll buy myself another one if these. Who am I kidding, I'm ordering another one now. She's totally worth it and I'll score mega brownie points for doing so. ...I purchased a second since my wife liked it so much. Thank you for such a fine product.

This is an amazingly well crafted and strongly built umbrella. I live in a household of 5 so I am trying to get everyone umbrellas that will hold up and not break after the first or second usage, therefore, I wasnt going to pass the chance to purchase this umbrella. A friend of mine has the same exact one so I already knew what I was getting. I received my umbrella today after placing my order a couple of days ago so it arrived in a timely manner and was carefully and professionally packaged. It is navy blue and has an open/c;lose switch which is always my favorite feature on an umbrella. I will never purchase another umbrella that doesnt have one. Anyway, it opens up really big. Im not sure of exactly how wide it is but in can cover myself and my three children at the same time which is the main reason I purchased it. My children and I have gotten caught in the rain at there bus stop and all we had was a regular sized umbrella which I gave to them as it poured down onto my head. I vowed to always be prepared for a day like that in the future and this is the umbrella for that job. You really wouldnt expect and umbrella of that size to be portable and lightweight..Another great thing about it is that it is wind resistant. Its also very easy to use. I allowed my nine year old to test it out and he had no problem opening or closing the umbrella, nor did he have trouble where he normally has trouble on other umbrellas which is pushing the umbrella back down into the compact position after closing it.. He actually asked to try it out on more time just for fun. He operated it with one handed ease. Lastly but certainly not least, I'd have to say one of the biggest selling points, imo, is that is has a double canopy, which prevents the air/wind from breaking or flipping over or inside out, which embarrassingly happened to me downtown I would definitely recommend this umbrella to my family, friends, and fellow shoppers. Disclaimer: I purchased this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review and that is what Ive given. You will find a hard time trying to find something wrong or negative to say about this umbrella. I would give it more stars if possible.

I bought this umbrella because the walk from my car to my office is like a wind tunnel. As a result, I often use my umbrella as a wind shield (especially in the winter) even if it isn't raining or snowing. This umbrella never once turned inside out. I also love that at the touch of a button I can collapse it just as I'm ready to duck into my car during a rainstorm. Unfortunately, months after I purchased it, one of the ribs broke (while I was pushing on it to collapse it the rest of the way). I went to their website, easily found how to ask for a replacement, and wrote to them. They asked that I send a picture of the broken rib and provide my Amazon order number (both of which were easy to do). Not only were they very quick to honor the warranty but they were nice about it too!! Since I liked the umbrella and really needed one, I purchased a second one so that I'd have it while waiting for the replacement (which turned out not to take long at all). With customer service like theirs, I will continue to purchase this brand and am glad that I now have two!