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Generic_Lad t1_j7wghx6 wrote

In my experience, its just easier/cheaper to buy cheap but decent quality umbrellas and not have to worry about them. I think probably the last 3 umbrellas I bought were bought not to replace a broken umbrella, but to replace an umbrella that was left somewhere. I've got a Lewis N. Clark umbrella that's lasted me the past 5 years and somehow has managed to not get lost or broken. I don't tend to go outside when its super windy, so that's probably helped its longevity. They're about $10-15 on Amazon generally.

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Gah_Duma t1_j7whe21 wrote

Look for handmade, with a solid wooden shaft. Fox Umbrellas, Swaine Adeney Brigg, and James Smith & Sons make good umbrellas.

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gliderXC t1_j7x5epx wrote

I tend to buy storm capable umbrella's as they are generally not flimsy and require less force in higher winds.

I prefer Knirps.

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answerguru t1_j7xhsdp wrote

In general, golf umbrellas are amazing for durability. However, they are usually fairly large, which I like.

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halifaxbc t1_j7z95v3 wrote

I’ve always have a dry time with my Fulton. I find my Blunt collapses on itself from time to time as it doesn’t have a great latch to keep it open. Fulton

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IdontEatBacon t1_j8hhykc wrote

As a Belgian I suggest Doppler. I have one of their umbrella's since I was a child (at least 20 years but probably longer) and still use it often. I bought a second Doppler a few years ago (a compact storm umbrella), and I'd say the quality is still there. I use umbrella's every time it rains and have never let storms hinder me. I've had other umbrella brands die on me (before I bought the second compact Doppler) in situations the storm Doppler handles with ease.

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