A cheap umbrella turns inside out in the first gust. A stormproof one is the last umbrella you ever need to replace.

This Stormproof Umbrella with Reflective Edge is engineered with a vented double-canopy construction that allows high-pressure wind to flow through rather than catching and inverting the frame — the core weakness of every standard umbrella design. The fibreglass ribs flex under load instead of snapping, and the auto-open and close mechanism deploys and collapses the canopy instantly in one hand. The reflective edge strip along the canopy border makes you visible to drivers in low-light and wet-weather conditions where pedestrian visibility drops sharply — a safety feature that most umbrellas simply don't include. Wind tested to sustained speeds of up to 80 km/h. The non-slip rubberised grip handle provides confident hold even with wet hands, and the compact folded length fits in a bag or backpack without taking up the entire space.

Key features: Vented double-canopy design (wind passes through rather than inverting the frame) · Fibreglass flex ribs (bend under load without snapping) · Auto-open and close mechanism (one-hand operation) · Reflective edge strip (visible to drivers in low-light conditions) · Non-slip rubberised grip handle · Wind tested to 80 km/h

How to use: Press the button on the handle to auto-open. Press again to auto-close. The vented canopy will flex in wind rather than inverting. Shake dry and leave open briefly to dry before storing. Free UK delivery · 30-day returns.