Cuby UV Sun Umbrella Compact Folding Travel Umbrella Auto Open and Close for Windproof, Rainproof & 99.9% UV Protection Parasol with Black Anti-UV Coating

This is a brilliant sunbrella! I have another, which is pretty and lacy and works well but it's a pain in the backside to close up. This one has a button that both pops it open and pops it closed. All you have to do is wrap the strap around it and snap closed. Okay, I'd prefer Velcro, as I'm always afraid the snap will break but I hope this will last a good long while. I live in Arizona where it is ridiculously hot and sunny the entire year. I also have a severe case of sun photosensitivity, so this is not the place to live without protecting your skin. I'm packing for a trip to the tropics next week and wanted to take along a sunbrella so thought I'd give this one a try. I've already been outside to give it a go. Popped up and fully outright in a split second. Covers me well. I stood outside by the pool with my back to the sun and, though the backs of my legs quickly heated up, my arms were cool and comfortable. I took the umbrella away and immediately felt the difference. The black interior makes such a difference in protecting one's skin. The flower pattern is so cheery. Can't wait to walk the beaches, let the surf tickle my toes, surround myself with sunshine and not be touched by the wicked rays!

This Cuby umbrella has been a life saver. It’s easy to pack, and seems to be made well. I have used it the shield myself for sun and rain. One thing to note is the umbrella had an unpleasant odor at first. After it aired out a while, the odor disappeared.

I've been having skin reactions to the sun with the high UV levels all summer and this umbrella is really great for when I don't want to reapply sunscreen. It's a nice size and it opens easily (perhaps a little aggressively). I think the design is really beautiful.

I like the happy pattern. It is also small which is a plus. I do not like how the umbrella closes... The button for closing is really hard to do that I need 2 hands to do it. That defies the point of auto close so it can be done with one hand.

...But it works incredible. It folds up small and is a real life saver when my son in playing sports in the blazing sun. It's a bit smaller than I thought, but that's on me because I didn't read the dimensions properly. Still, worth it in my mind.

Actually really cuts the heat. While open in sun, hold hand towards top under it & you feel no heat. Mechanically works great. It is well built, thick material UV cover. Folds down easy, pops open fast. Very nice product for keeping sun & rain off.

It’s just the right size & fits in a bag or purse. Love the sky colors inside. Haven’t tried it out sitting in the sun yet, but did open it up. As others have commented, it does take a bit of strength and 2 hands to close. Opening, too, takes some pressure on the button. It is light weight & seems it will be comfortable to hold. Gave only 4 stars because the snap closure is not long enough & takes some doing (at least for me) to wrap around the umbrella; it does fit ok in the sky-colored 😊sleeve Addendum: It works well for rain & sun protection, but does not tolerate wind; anything above approximately 5 mph it turns inside out. One rib of the umbrella broken

Love it and has been using that everyday whether rain or shine!